Opening a Fantom G8?

[Creative69]

Hi can anyone tell me how to remove the front edge panel from a G8 as I want to respray it.
I also notice the right side is a bit creaky, and want to remove side panels but the six screws does not seem to release the panel!

Thanks.

BTW I'm really loving this machine :-)

[tonmanns]

You need a screwdriver and a photocamera.
Flip the synth over ( be careful with the knobs and the pitch bender) unscrew everything and remove the bottom.
You will see, that all electronic boards and devices are screwed tot he front edge panel, so unsrew it step by step and take photos of each step, that you can put it together again, when you have finished respraying.
I will have mine redesigned by customsynth.co.uk . He has done a white G6, looks interresting.

[Creative69]

Thanks Did you get yours resprayed?

[tonmanns]

Yes, I had mine resprayed, now looks like a Jupiter, but it lacks the thin side brackets and those are quite expensive, as they have to be custom made too....
I will insert pictures soon. BTW, It is named " Fantom of the JUPITER"


If anyone needs a nearly new front edge panel, during he has its original one resprayed, just let me know, we could share this one as long as the original one is on the way for being resprayed ;)


Greetings , tonmanns