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lalanker · Joined: 27 Aug 2012 Posts: 4 Location: New York

I'm really just checking to see if I'm the only one who has a problem with this. I couldn't be more in love with this instrument but if I tap the body of it leaves a dent, in some cases a gash. The material is just incredibly soft. I use the official gig bag. I'm expecting some smart comments about being more careful, but this is pretty extreme. It's starting to look worn in less then a year. I've never encountered that with another keyboard. Anyway, it's just such a beautiful looking instrument, it's disappointing. Has anyone had to replace these parts? -Thanks

gordorama · Joined: 07 Dec 2010 Posts: 10 Location: Vancouver BC

Same here. Bumped by drunks on the dance floor and it scratches.
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johnroney · Junior Member Joined: 16 May 2011 Posts: 76

mine is incredibly scratched because of a stand/rack modification that i made that doesn't quite fit properly in the case.
i gotta be honest, though - it looks amazing when it's all scratched up! like something from an ancient keyboard battle.

RobinOtto1990 · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:49 pm Post subject:

Well, now I'm curious. Can you guys post a picture of how it looks?
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Rodney · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:17 pm Post subject:

oy5t3h · Full Member Joined: 27 Sep 2011 Posts: 136

I've had mine for a year or so, and it's been gigged several times so far with no scratches or dents.

I don't intend to see how easy it is to scratch either, I intend to keep looking after it as well as I can.
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michelkeijzers · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:45 pm Post subject:

I have a Triton Extreme and it is cracked on one corner but that was my own fault: I tried to put it in a flight case that was too small (I have two, took the wrong one and closed it, at least tried to). It wasn't by much force but still it cracked.

I think the only way to protect an instrument is to use a flight case, but as said by others, if someone bumps it or when something happens outside the flight case it doesn't help.

The Extreme has some strange plastic parts, don't know how to explain, they look beautiful but are not designed for most strength.
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flyingace · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:05 pm Post subject:

I'm with Rodney, I've had mine since the first year and it seems built for bear! Heavy duty and HEAVY. The metal is thick and sturdy, the plastic on the ends and the knobs seem like they are made of very dense material. I've always been happy with the build quality.

I recently, while traveling through Nashville, TN, stopped off at the guitar center there and played one of the new models. I was really surprised at how cheap the knobs looked and the grey plastic end caps seemed really light and cheap. This must be where Korg is saving enough money to lower the price so low for the latest runs. Sad

I really hate that for you guys and YES, do post pics!!
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ShaunKorg · Full Member Joined: 13 Nov 2010 Posts: 149

Have never had these problems.

I really doubt they would have spent time to change the body before the price drop as they haven't spent time on anything else.
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javaj · Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject:

Suggestion- look at the service manual part for the metal and get a quote from Korg or authorized parts place for a new one. Maybe it is worth the effort in gutting the unit and putting it all back in a spanky new skin?
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lalanker · Joined: 27 Aug 2012 Posts: 4 Location: New York

Thanks for the responses and suggestions. I posted three blurry photos to satisfy anyones curiosity.

http://korgdamage.shutterfly.com/pictures/9#9

RobinOtto1990 · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:45 am Post subject:

... Well, f*ck. Good luck with it... Maybe there's some retro, awesome way of patching it up?
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javaj · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:00 am Post subject:

wow- I think mine is a little worse. Me thinks you need to spend more time closing your eyes and playing then looking at the case (I know- it's hard- it's a sexy beast!). Beauty marks is what you got!
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saskatchewanobie · Joined: 22 Jul 2012 Posts: 7

RobinOtto1990 · Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 1:18 pm Post subject:

Well, I've got the same problem. f*ck me, right? Only got the thing for one and a half weeks... First time I took it to band practice, even bought a heavy friggin' flight case for the thing... I put the music stand in the same flightcase, and that proved to be a big mistake. Scratches and marks over the body... Well, I know for sure that I'm gonna be mighty careful with it, but this really sucks. I'm not gonna put a sticker or something over any scratch that appears; might consider doing that with other gear, but the colour of the SV1 is just too sweet to put anything else there. And that includes f*ck*ng scratches.

A lesson lived is a lesson learned, I guess. Blugh. I feel like a retard.
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