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Talbass · Joined: 20 Apr 2018 Posts: 14 Location: Olympia Washington

I am considering buying a Korg Kronos 2 61 to save space on some stages...I have a Korg Kronos 2 88 and it takes up a lot of real estate. The 61 I am considering has a couple of small dents in the screen itself, but the seller says the screen works without any problems.

Does anyone have any experience with a similar situation? I don't want to buy it if these dents might affect the screen, so just need advice or opinions.

Thanks!!!

ronnfigg · Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:17 pm Post subject:

Isn't the screen glass. I think glass breaks instead denting. Got a picture?
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GregC · Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:13 pm Post subject:

either the screen is glass or super clear plastic.

If he says dent, my guess is he smacked the membrane underneath- that seems impossible without breaking the glass surface.

Get the seller to spill the story completely. If he doesn't , pass.
Or if he discounts the K61 $500, it might be a consideration.

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ronnfigg · Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:42 pm Post subject:

Need a response from the OP.
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Talbass · Joined: 20 Apr 2018 Posts: 14 Location: Olympia Washington

I really appreciate the responses. I do have a jpg of the screen. Is there a way to post that in a reply? I couldn't figure out a way to do that.

Thanks!!!

Pat

KK · Platinum Member Joined: 13 Oct 2016 Posts: 1422

Personally I would not buy a Kronos with damaged screen without being able to test it myself to make sure all parts of the screen work correctly. Unless it is an incredible bargain so to cover screen replacement expenses.

DeltaJockey · Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:25 am Post subject:

It sounds to me from your description that the plastic touch sense film over the top of the glass LCD has some visible depressions. If you run your finger over a perfect Kronos screen you can see the room light reflection move and ripple slightly under your fingers. If the LCD glass isn't cracked, the dents may only affect the precision of the touch screen function, or have no effect at all.
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Talbass · Joined: 20 Apr 2018 Posts: 14 Location: Olympia Washington

Great comments and advice. I have decided to pass on this Kronos 2 61...I would have to buy it sight unseen and the way I use my Kronos, I couldn't afford the screen going doing down at a show or having to replaceit

Thanks!!!