@keyboardkingpin I like your videos! Especially the two man green screen intro. I had a DR-660 back in the day. I remember taking it with me on family vacations and programming beats at my Aunt's retreat down in Florida.
Thank you so cool. I have got a 60 that I bought in 1981 with issues of course. Mostly works but hey I am going to try and give it TLC. I live in the UK and not an expert but some of it looks possible
That sounds great! There are lots of parts available for the 60 and lots of help online for most issues. I even came across the technical schematics in a pdf file.
Hi, nice job. I'm just restoring one of these myself. Do you know a source for replacement slide pots? I'm aware of the crazy priced ones from various synth parts venders, but wanted to know the actual manufacturer so I can buy a bunch. Thanks, Crag
Unfortunately, I do not. I got the crazy expensive ones from the parts dealers, but they came in clear ziplock bags with no info except the parts dealers label and part number. 14 of the slide pots are the same (50KB), but the Bender DCO is a 10KA, the LFO rate is a 50KA, and the ARP rate is a 1MA. The HPF is a very large and strange 4 position slide pot. I haven't been able to find anyone who makes a new one. I'm glad that mine just had cold solder joints because it looks like I would have had to find a used one. I would start checking with distributors like Ali Express. There's a little more wait time for items ordered from the other side of the globe, but the prices make up for that most of the time. Good luck!
Thanks for reply and info. I use Aliexpress often for certain things - it’s great for latched switches for old Korgs! Not managed to find the Roland sliders yet, but if I do I’ll be sure to let you know. I guess the other option is to get some adaptor PCBs made like some folk do with Arps…if I have time I might try this. All the best.
I actually didn't put it back in. But If I wanted to, I would lay the strip on a piece of cardboard and give it a light coat of 3M 77 Spray Adhesive. That should hold it in place when reinstalled. The metal keybed may need to have the old glue cleaned off first.
Luckier than I was! But it's actually pretty lucky that a part like this for a keyboard that has been out of production for almost 40 years is readily available! On the other hand, trying to get bender parts for the less popular Alpha Juno from 1985 has been quite difficult.
I have 60 and original owner. bought in 82-83. It's been sitting for over 30 years. Everything works except the output...i guess needs repair. Where do you recommend I go for repair? I am in S. TX
I'm up I'm VT, and I've been getting most of my keyboard parts from a keyboard repair shop in New Braunfels, TX. It's in between San Antonio and Austin. It's a company called Syntaur. The owners name is Sam Mims. They have a wonderful team, and their website is Syntaur.com.
Great video very interesting repair. You definitely have your work cut out for you but doing great!
Thanks! Part 2 and Part 3 have some custom work that I'm really pleased with. I'm hoping to have those uploaded soon.
@mountaintoprepairshop664 Nice I'll keep an eye out. I also do videos and I love vintage Roland gear.I'm always happy when I see it staying alive!
@keyboardkingpin I like your videos! Especially the two man green screen intro. I had a DR-660 back in the day. I remember taking it with me on family vacations and programming beats at my Aunt's retreat down in Florida.
Thank you so cool. I have got a 60 that I bought in 1981 with issues of course. Mostly works but hey I am going to try and give it TLC. I live in the UK and not an expert but some of it looks possible
That sounds great! There are lots of parts available for the 60 and lots of help online for most issues. I even came across the technical schematics in a pdf file.
Hi, nice job. I'm just restoring one of these myself. Do you know a source for replacement slide pots? I'm aware of the crazy priced ones from various synth parts venders, but wanted to know the actual manufacturer so I can buy a bunch. Thanks, Crag
Unfortunately, I do not. I got the crazy expensive ones from the parts dealers, but they came in clear ziplock bags with no info except the parts dealers label and part number. 14 of the slide pots are the same (50KB), but the Bender DCO is a 10KA, the LFO rate is a 50KA, and the ARP rate is a 1MA. The HPF is a very large and strange 4 position slide pot. I haven't been able to find anyone who makes a new one. I'm glad that mine just had cold solder joints because it looks like I would have had to find a used one. I would start checking with distributors like Ali Express. There's a little more wait time for items ordered from the other side of the globe, but the prices make up for that most of the time. Good luck!
Thanks for reply and info. I use Aliexpress often for certain things - it’s great for latched switches for old Korgs! Not managed to find the Roland sliders yet, but if I do I’ll be sure to let you know. I guess the other option is to get some adaptor PCBs made like some folk do with Arps…if I have time I might try this. All the best.
At time code 13:05 you mention and remove the plastic strip key retainer. What glue do you use to replace that strip?
I actually didn't put it back in. But If I wanted to, I would lay the strip on a piece of cardboard and give it a light coat of 3M 77 Spray Adhesive. That should hold it in place when reinstalled. The metal keybed may need to have the old glue cleaned off first.
@@mountaintoprepairshop664 Thanks for the reply
Guess I was lucky, the 60 I got from a family friend had an intact bender.
Luckier than I was! But it's actually pretty lucky that a part like this for a keyboard that has been out of production for almost 40 years is readily available! On the other hand, trying to get bender parts for the less popular Alpha Juno from 1985 has been quite difficult.
I have 60 and original owner. bought in 82-83. It's been sitting for over 30 years. Everything works except the output...i guess needs repair. Where do you recommend I go for repair? I am in S. TX
I'm up I'm VT, and I've been getting most of my keyboard parts from a keyboard repair shop in New Braunfels, TX. It's in between San Antonio and Austin. It's a company called Syntaur. The owners name is Sam Mims. They have a wonderful team, and their website is Syntaur.com.
In my experience, letting those keys soak for longer in a bath of baking soda reduces the manual scrubbing.
That sounds excellent. Those keys had years of nightclub grime on them. It was really stubborn.
Sees thumbnail: Oh god. Please tell me the cheesy faux-rock 90's spraypaint is the "before" pic
Notes broken key. Phew!!