Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1

Posted by: George Kaye

Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/15/01 09:44 PM

Today, Manuel Dorantes arrived at my store in California, after driving for 4 days and 3500 miles from Queretaro, Mexico, to buy a Ketron SD1. I think this has to be a record for the longest drive to find a Solton Dealer anywhere! We spent a few hours talking about Mexico, the USA and mostly we talked about our love of arranger keyboards. Manuel taught me a few things, and I think I gave him some tips he hadn't discovered yet on his X1 and of course on the new SD1. He left my store with a new SD1 and the new SD1 Users guide which came in today from AJ. And the best part is I made a great new friend through this internet discussion group. It's always such a pleasure to meet the members in person. Manuel is spending one extra night here in California before making the long journey home to Mexico on Friday. Have a safe trip!
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California.
Posted by: Uncle Dave

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/15/01 10:30 PM

Yeah, it's great to have the Manuel!
Posted by: Nigel

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/16/01 12:22 AM

That is very dry humor UD. It made me laugh when I read it
Posted by: Octave8

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/16/01 02:05 AM

Hey George, Lengths these loverly Mexicans will do to Get across the border - "South of the Border" that is

Is Queretaro REALLY "3500" Miles from your shop?



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Posted by: DanO1

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/16/01 06:26 AM

Hello George,
I tried to get him to drive another 3000 miles to Baltimore . He told me to forget it if I did not have AJ's manual . Customers are so demanding ! Dan O
Posted by: DanO1

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/16/01 06:35 AM

I did have a gentleman swim from a country in Europe to Baltimore for an X1. It was difficult attaching enough life preservers to float the X1 on his back . He ended up buying a Kayak . To this day I am not sure if he was able to put the keyboard back together . ?????? Dan o

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Posted by: George Kaye

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/18/01 04:06 PM

Here's a picture of Manuel and Me at my store:



And here's another picture... Manuel's on his way back to Mexico City with his brand new SD-1 in a case with the store logo.



Enjoy the pictures, everyone!

George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, CA
Posted by: Octave8

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/18/01 06:00 PM

Yamaha 9000 Pro and PA80 on bottum PIc? - - any Prizes for guessing what the other four keyboards are on the right. How about a Competition?


O8
Posted by: DannyUK

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/18/01 06:01 PM

i love the look of your store George, looks excellent....

Danny
Posted by: Eric, B

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/18/01 07:43 PM

Love especially the pic of the 9kPro
Just kidding...
Looks like our family is growing slowly but surely.
Good job George.

Hope Manuel enjoys his new SD1
Eric
Posted by: dlstarry

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/18/01 09:00 PM

HI: George
I to love the look of your store,& the 9kPRO
job well done George.
Denny
Posted by: Scottyee

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/18/01 10:44 PM

Mr. Dorantes: With AJ's 'new' SD1 user's guide in hand, Man - you'll - QUICKLY become an SD1 expert! Please keep us posted and share your new keyboard experiences with us!
George, your store looks like a place I would NEVER want to leave. ARRANGER keyboard heaven for sure! - Scott

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Posted by: mdorantes

Re: Long Drive From Mexico for an SD1 - 08/20/01 10:06 PM

Hello George and everyone at the synthzone, just arrived and had to check and update in what´s going on at the forum.......I certanly have a lot of work ahead (and fun ) with my NEW SD1.......so I better go to catch some zzzzzzzzz bye

Manuel

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mdorantes