Hillboy
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Greetings!
Intermediate guitar player here, although lately quite heavily interested (and invested) in keyboard instruments.
Last spring I pulled the trigger on Moog Subsequent 25, and while I absolutely love the sounds it can produce, I’ve come to realize that the 2-octave keyboard is simply too limiting for other than bass lines and simple riffing. Couple of weeks ago I got an opportunity to purchase a near mint condition Sub 37 Tribute edition (2016, serial around 11000)… so now I have two Moogs!
While once more, an amazing sounding instrument, the Sub37’s keybed is not even close to as smooth, light and *most importantly* _even_ in it’s action as the Sub25’s. Especially the difference in stiffness between white and black keys is quite noticable.
I read somewhere that some people had changed lighter springs (and pads) into their synth keybeds. Has anyone done this, and if yes, can someone recommend a source? And even better, if someone can refer to exact parts used, would be highly appreciated!
I’ve actually made an inquiry to Moog regarding such parts, but they only sell full Subsequent37 keybed assemblies (202€ + supposedly delivery costs added on top), and seems that they wouldn’t allow DIY installment, but Moog certified service would need to do it. Sounds pricey, right?
Intermediate guitar player here, although lately quite heavily interested (and invested) in keyboard instruments.
Last spring I pulled the trigger on Moog Subsequent 25, and while I absolutely love the sounds it can produce, I’ve come to realize that the 2-octave keyboard is simply too limiting for other than bass lines and simple riffing. Couple of weeks ago I got an opportunity to purchase a near mint condition Sub 37 Tribute edition (2016, serial around 11000)… so now I have two Moogs!
While once more, an amazing sounding instrument, the Sub37’s keybed is not even close to as smooth, light and *most importantly* _even_ in it’s action as the Sub25’s. Especially the difference in stiffness between white and black keys is quite noticable.
I read somewhere that some people had changed lighter springs (and pads) into their synth keybeds. Has anyone done this, and if yes, can someone recommend a source? And even better, if someone can refer to exact parts used, would be highly appreciated!
I’ve actually made an inquiry to Moog regarding such parts, but they only sell full Subsequent37 keybed assemblies (202€ + supposedly delivery costs added on top), and seems that they wouldn’t allow DIY installment, but Moog certified service would need to do it. Sounds pricey, right?
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