Is it reasonable to expect that a Korg Kronos is fit now?

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Yes there's risk with the "old" Kronos specially if your serial number is below 3600 However, this is also an opportunity (at least in USA) considering the price drop. You only have to make sure not to accept any Kronos 88 below 3600

Thanks for this info!

Given that the serial numbering is separate for each size (61, 73, 88...), do you know what the "safe minimum serial number" would be for the 73 note version?

I think the 88 has sold more so 73 note serial numbers are still a bit lower... should I nevertheless wait until I can get a 73 note with a serial of at least 3600?

(I've returned three Kronos 73s already, all with serial numbers below 2000... and all of which had the keybed fault.)

Thanks in advance for any advice you might have!

Cheers,
Mike

Hi Mike,

From what I understand with my recent Kronos purchase the serial number cannot be trusted to determine the keybed.

I had a 88 (3559) with old keybed and then a replacement (3558) with the new keybed!

The important bit I think is another code that is near the serial number on the box, my one with the new keybed has "K1", the one with the old keybed was "J-12".

I have no idea if this is the same with the 73 though.

Cheers


Andy

Thanks Andy!

Interested to hear about the additional code near the serial number. Does anyone else have similar info to report?

It would be great to be able to confirm that K1 refers to the new keybed and J-12 refers to the earlier version!

All I really want (as do so many others who have had faulty Kronoses!) is to end up with a reliable version - because in every other respect the Kronos is way ahead of anything else that's out there!

Cheers,
Mike

[BobTheDog]

Probably the best way is to get your dealer to check (and double check) with Korg about the ones they have in stock to see what keybeds they have.

[KevinH]

Interested to hear about the additional code near the serial number. Does anyone else have similar info to report?

It would be great to be able to confirm that K1 refers to the new keybed and J-12 refers to the earlier version!

My Kronos 88 was guaranteed by Sweetwater to have shipped to them from Korg with the keybed fix installed. It's serial number 3671 and has the K02 code. That's doesn't necessarily prove anything, but it's an interesting idea to explore.

[Davidb]

From what I understand with my recent Kronos purchase the serial number cannot be trusted to determine the keybed.

Very true.

The best way to go still is, and for the moment, will be, to try at your dealer´s place, the one you intend to purchaese before take it home with you.

But obviously, that eliminates the posibility to shop it online or order one.

[KronosX]

only way to be sure your getting the new keybeds is to buy a Kronos X.. Problem solved

[Ultimate Dj]

I would say yes! The Kronos is very fit, I know it has been dieting and even hitting the gym. Its lost some weight from your Oasys and is more compact