2023 Console Modification Summary

  1. Determine how many tabs can be added to the console. Provide info to PRC, he will design new tab layout.

  2. Replace SAM units with quieter units (current tabs strike wood when moving, but don’t hit the bumpers in the SAMs).

  3. Replace pedal contact rail with new (painted black; visual concern + functional concern).

  4. Completely replace Walker control system with Opus-Two control system

  5. Remove “Sequencer Enable” switch

  6. Repair “Manual Light” circuit.

  7. Option: Replace piston heads with ones PRC has (re-engraving required).

  8. Add left hand pull out drawer with standard Opus-Two display

  9. Re-arrange piston slips to drawings (physical units don’t have to move, just labels/engraving)

  10. Re-arrange toe stud tags to drawings (physical units don’t have to move)

  11. Add Houghton Slides to piston slips (this may require a lot of work and preplanning!)

  12. Remove Walker VFD and replace with Dual LED with Folder/Level Up/Down pistons

  13. Add Dual LED (stuffed with just one set) under LED cluster on left for crescendo step indicator

  14. Add internal dolly system to console (will likely be moved around on marble floors; castors must be appropriate)

2023 “Schroder” Modification Summary

  1. Replace Walker components with Opus-Two. Plug will become EtherCon.

  2. Is it possible to electrify the up/down for the height?