Members Jez Posted December 27, 2005 Members Share Posted December 27, 2005 I'm looking at picking one up cheap as a backup weighted controller, or something to take to gigs where it's likely to get bashed, kinda as a backup... they seem alright, I don't need loads of advanced controller functions but any opinions on the quality of keys and build would be appreciated. Most of the stuff I've read seems to say they're good. Any reasons not to get one? I know they're heavy, I don't care about the weight. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mate_stubb Posted December 27, 2005 Members Share Posted December 27, 2005 I never owned one, but I played them in the stores back in the day when they were the new thing. Very nice feel if I recall, sturdy as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TDman Posted December 27, 2005 Members Share Posted December 27, 2005 You can see David Sancious use one exclusively on Eric Clapton's 'One More Car, One More Rider' DVD. It's been his main 'board for years now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Bryce Posted December 27, 2005 Members Share Posted December 27, 2005 Originally posted by mate_stubb I never owned one, but I played them in the stores back in the day when they were the new thing. Very nice feel if I recall, sturdy as hell. I'm with Moe on this one. I remember playing one in the early 90's in the store as well - I thought it felt great. Plus, if memory serves, there's this really cheesy graphic of Hartley Peavey in the boot screen when you power the thing up...that's gotta be worth the price of admission alone... dB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GigMan Posted December 27, 2005 Members Share Posted December 27, 2005 Originally posted by Jez I'm looking at picking one up cheap as a backup weighted controller, or something to take to gigs where it's likely to get bashed, kinda as a backup... I try to stay away from gigs where my gear is "likely to get bashed..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prog Posted December 27, 2005 Members Share Posted December 27, 2005 It probably does not have Bank Select, so something else may have to select programs for you (unless you arrange your needed programs into Bank 0). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jez Posted December 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2005 I'm okay with poking a module to choose sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members radioservice60 Posted December 28, 2005 Members Share Posted December 28, 2005 Go for it if the price is right, but I can only advise a carefull inspection. I've had a c8p for about 7 years and it has finaly bit the dust. Most problems are probably my fault. I would leave it in the truck, and it hit the ground a few times. This is a heavy board (80 lbs) in a case and has a great action. Mine started having problems a couple of years ago with lead weights breaking free from theplastic holders which retained them. This resulted in lead weights crashing arround inside the keybed. This would cause keys to jam, and I would have to open the board up and dump them out. Then the display lamp quit, and now I get phantom notes sounding, making the board useless. If you can inspect the C8 before purchase, tip it up on it's side and listen for anything loose, and check for "floppy" keys (no lead weights). I loved mine, to many $$ to fix now. I would love to find a board built like the old Yamaha KX88.Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GigMan Posted December 28, 2005 Members Share Posted December 28, 2005 Originally posted by Jez I'm okay with poking a module to choose sounds I wouldn't recommend that on a gig, though - when you only have a few seconds to "cue up" your sounds before launching into the next tune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jez Posted December 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2005 Trust me, I'm used to far worse Besides, a mod to my stand would put the module in a convenient position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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