A4 faceplate replacement?

Elektron Gear Analog Keys/Four
#1

Okay, so I inherited a previously heavily toured with Analog Four, and it’s kind of showing some sweat damage.

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Does Elektron even replace the MKI faceplates anymore? Should I just get a skin to cover it? Functionally as far as I can tell it’s fine. Some trig lights don’t light up, I can handle that for now. I know I will eventually have to send it for repair…

I don’t have a replacement for it and can’t really stand to be without it for however long it would take Elektron to fix and ship it back.

I don’t know, thoughts?
A) ignore it until it’s all chipped
B) buy a skin
C) track down a replacement faceplate

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#2

D) Resell as a “Elektron Custom Shop - Heavy Relic Analog Four MK1” at a premium price

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#3

Not happening!

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#4

I’d email Elektron and see what they can do but if there’s nothing, do you plan on actively touring with it as well? If it’s mostly going to see studio use and mechanically/electronically it works fine, I’d just see what you can do to prevent it from rusting further and enjoy the patina!

#5

:crazy_face:

#6

Probably touring with it as well…
Does anybody at least know the size of these Allen screws so I can replace them?

#7

M3x6mm hex button IIRC

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#8

You have the first A4 ever! You have luckily got this one!

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#9

They still do MK1 faceplates. Around $50 i believe (excluding shipping). Contact customer support.

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#10

Perfect!! Thanks!

#11

Did you find it at the bottom of the ocean?

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#12

Did you find it at the bottom of the ocean?

Nah, that looks more like this:

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(Yes it’s an actual repair unit. Don’t ask from when or who, I honestly don’t know.)

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#13

Whoooa. Love some tech gore!

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#14

These pictures need a trigger warning

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#15

NSFW more like.

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#16

Not safe from water?

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#17

Amazing.

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#18

:scream: :confounded: :sob:

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#19

Got a faceplate and hex screws coming from Elektron!

Anything I should be wary of when swapping this out?? Anything about the screen or…?

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#20

Might as well ask this here. Is there a way to clean / de-rust metal on things like an e-mu rack? I’m talking about the bottom/back parts.