My S970 is in the hospital - I need a virtual hug!

[Roger Brenizer]

Here's a Big Bear Hug from me to you, Toril, all the way from the USA to Norway.     

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[hammer]

It is very unusual for Yamaha keyboards to fail.  I have had 6 of them and gigged with them almost daily without problems except for one.  I had a Tyros 4 that developed an internal amplifier failure.  Once replaced all was back to normal again.

I wonder if Yamaha would just replace your keyboard - much quicker if possible.

Deane

[hans1966]

Hello Toril, I'm sorry about your S970, I hope your baby is soon back home, safe and sound. I send you a big hug!!

[Normanfernandez]

There's a Two year warranty if I'm correct?

[Toril S]

Thanks Joe H, Elaine, Roger. Hans, Deane and Norman for your hugs! They warm my heart! I will keep  You posted as to the outcome of this.

[Toril S]

Still no word about my S970. I REALLY miss it! I fight with all the shortcomings of my beloved 2100, and at the moment it is not so beloveed Think I will lay down my floppies and take a walk in the forest with the dogs....

[AlBags]

I was going to ask you if you had heard anything.
I expect transport to Yamaha repair workshop (and back) takes most of the time.
I expect they will swap a complete board.

ATB

Al 😉😊

[Toril S]

I hope so Al, but doubt it. They will repair the old one.

[AlBags]

Hi
That's what I meant T .. replace a circuit board.
Hopefully not too long now.

Al.

[Aquilauno]

... Whit a genuine affection for you...

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[Toril S]

Thanks Aquilaumo😀

[AlBags]

That's cosy
😍😂

[motekmusic]

 
Hi Torril,

Sorry to hear your 970 is still convalescing.   Will they tell you at least what is wrong and what the recovery prognosis is?
Am sure it is difficult to trudge back to the 2100 but it will provide some solace and fingering workouts and just maybe some
new composition ideas. 
Hang in there.

cheers
elaine

[Toril S]

Thanks Elaine! I am glad I kept it!

[browzer]

Hope you get it back soon Toril.

meanwhile.......

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[Toril S]

Thanks for the hug, Browzer😀

[Toril S]

UPDATE: My S970 is in Oslo! The fault was in the board that has to do with the amplifier. They are waiting for the part, if they don't have it in Germany, they will have to order it from Japan. So, this will take time. I went to the store today and asked. There was a moment of suspence, for the guys that sent away my keyboard forgot to write down where they sent it! Fortunately, after a little detective's work it was confirmed that it is in Oslo. I get really good service at the music store, so I am not afraid, but I miss my S970! I have my 2100, but it is like going into a time mechine and racing back to the time with Windows 95, floppy disks and all that

[Bruce Breen]

Hope you get it back soon, Toril.

Yes, when I go back to my PSR-2100 it is like going back a few generations of computer software.
But it still sounds good, and brings back many good memories for me!
I still keep it for my back-up - in case i ever have a problem like you are currently!

It seems like you have the same background as I do -I was  brought up on accordion, went to Yamaha keyboards, and ended up on the PRS-2100 and the S950!

All the best - and always have fun with music!

[Toril S]

Hi Bruce! Yes, the 2100 is a very good keyboard, and I am so glad I kept it. In some respects it sounds better than the S970. I have had it for 15 years, and never a problem. It is good to hear that I am not the only one with a 2100 here I got my first accordion when I was eight years old, and have played accordion ever since. I am a hobby musician, but gig occasionally. Then I always have the accordion with me as well as the keyboard. Now I am having fun making "gig disks" for my 2100. But I struggle with the floppies, not all floppies that people generously have given me are compatible with PC and keyboard. There is also the fact that I have gotten into the habit of using many SFF2 styles now, and must find alternatives for the 2100. But all in all, I am having a lot of fun with my old friend the 2100.

[AlBags]

Toril ..
Hope amp circuit board does not take long to aquire! 15minutes to fit.

If you think PSR-2100 is old .. this is the one I had befor Tyros5-76 ...
PSR-2700 (with sampling)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QnZU3b_xutQ

Al 😂😊

[Toril S]

Hello Al. The old models were good. I still have my PSR-47, and it works perfectly. I plan to record some of the songs I made on it. Those were the days

[Toril S]

The S970 was a great keyboard, while it lasted. It is still in the hospital, and I am REALLY beginning to miss its nice features, such as USB capability, audio recorder, color screen, 3 (!!!) intro and ending buttons and, - i must stop, before sobs of despair force themselves out....

[RoyceM]

Toril, is any communication happening between you and the repair shop?

- Royce

[Toril S]

Yes. They are waiting for delivery of a circuit board. It will come😀 But I miss it😀

[AlBags]

So ..

It had to be ordered from Japan and sent to Norway. 2 weeks? ... ish!
Hope they have it soon.
I would have thought your dealer/supplier might have loaned you another one until your other one fixed.

Al.

[Toril S]

They would have, but had no S970 there at the moment. So I am on my 2100, and have even taken out my vintage PSR-47 to make soom cool recordings!

[Toril S]

My S970 is still in hospital. I called the store today, and they talked to the repair shop in Oslo. They are still waiting for that circuit board. The guy told me that the repair shops don't have many parts for the Yamaha keyboards, because they never fall apart. That is, except mine! This made me feel bad again. It is not fun being the only person in the world having a faulty Yamaha product. The Lucky Winner Of The Yamaha Monday Product! Hurrah! That's Toril! I find it hard to believe that Yammies never fail. All electrical products can fail, so there should be more parts sent to repair shops around the world! In the meantime, I will take some floppy disks and flop down beside my good old PSR 2100..

[Flip]

Toril, I just caught up with your problem.....I hope you get your "friend" back soon.  The 2100 is a good KB (I had one) but it's not a 970.  Floppy disks....they still make them?  I am sure Yamaha will make things right....it's the wait that's frustrating....been there.     Flip

[Toril S]

Thanks Flip😀❤️

[Toril S]

Hello friends. Got some good news today, my S970 is repaired, but it is not sent from the repair shop yet. That means I will get it next week, at least I hope so! It has been a long wait, that I have shared with my trusty old PSR 2100. I will give a notice when the S970 is back. BTB, my 2100 is now 15 years, and never had an issue, apart from a button that got some red wine spilled on it, and therefore is a little slow to react It was NOT me, I never go near the keyboard with fluids!