Hey TWD,

Only speaking for myself about my Audya. I bought mine from Frank and he is located about 1,300 miles from me.

I play professionally 6 and 7 nights a week. I can't be without my Keyboard for possibly weeks with shipping back and forth and whatever time it takes to repair it.

Frank, AJ and SZ have been very helpful through my glitches I've had.

Personally, I don't mind opening up the keyboard and troubleshooting a problem.

It's an ADVENTURE!

I still have a tube of Hammond oil, and remember ( Like Yesterday ) having to oil the tone wheels. At least I don't have to do that anymore.

I played a Lowery Symphonic Theater Organ for 14 years. I used to have to pull the amplifier out quite often to replace blown Output Transistors.

So for me, self servicing my equipment has always been part of ownership.

I'm very happy to report that after working on the Audya the other day it is playing and operating perfectly.

A lot of self-satisfaction comes from finding a problem and fixing it myself.

Just as satisfying is sharing the information here on SZ so others may benefit from my findings.

I personally, absolutely love my Audya and wouldn't trade it for ANY other keyboard. Past or present.

Music is a WONDERFUL thing!

Jim