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4 Mar 2008
Muris,

I hate to ask, but when are you going to announce the winner of your competition?
22 Feb 2008
Muris,

I know you must be very busy these days, but don't forget about giving us a Steve Morse lesson.
I eagerly await.

Tracy Nordin
2 Dec 2007
I was checking around on the internet for a power supply for the Korg Pandora PX4D. Anyway, sweetwater.com has them for $7.95 and free shipping - you cannot beat this price. It's kind of confusing as to what model number you need for the PX4D, but this one works - it's a KA193. Output is DC 4.5V at 500ma. Positive is inside - negative outside with a 1.5mm ID and 3.3mm OD. I was going to build my own, but this connector size is just about impossible to find here in Houston.
24 Nov 2007
There are several reviews of the Korg Pandora PX4D in Muris's forum, but one feature that really comes in handy is the "AUX PITCH" button. I.E. - I find that in most of Muris's lessons, his guitar is about 3-4 cents too sharp - not to say that it is not in tune, but all the conversion that goes on somehow changes the pitch slightly. Now, since I received my RG370DX, it would be a royal PITA to retune it once it is locked down.

No problem with the Pandora - I let it retune the input signal. Here is my setup for these lessons. Dell laptop with an Edirol USB UA-1EX Audio Interface (nice unit). I use a stereo 1/8 inch cord (on both ends) to attach the UA-1EX to the Pandora's Aux input. One can just use the same cord to attach to the laptop's headphone output, but it seem's the first thing to crap out on these Dell laptops is that blasted headphone connector.



Here is a closeup of the Pandora. The three cords at the bottom are (from right to left) The aux input, the guitar input, and the output which is stereo and goes to a set of self-powered Wharfedale Monitors:



Back on topic: All you have to do is hit the "AUX PITCH" button and adjust the tuning - in this case I went flat about 3 cents. Presto - you are in perfect tune with the lesson. The only drawback is that the input will be in mono but who cares - it still sounds great.

Finally a shot of the monitors and my 24 hour old RG370DX:



OK - so we know the Pandora sounds great (listen to any of Muris's lessons), but it also has some cool features. I did not mention the Rhythm or Phrase Trainer mode, but these allow you to have a backing track to practice with (mucho rhythm combos - even the weird stuff - 7/8 etc.) - these include bass and drums. Plus you can actually record a rhythm (or whatever) from the input and store it in memory.


All in all, a great little practice tool.
20 Nov 2007
This is near the end of the first part:

QUOTE(RobM @ Nov 19 2007, 06:24 AM)

Well, IMHO it's going to be pretty hard to try and convince them that the thing came that way(not saying that you would do that), so I guess the only other thing to do is try and get a replacement. Hopefully they don't give you any trouble as they probably could say it's a warranty issue and try and make you get it repaired thru Ibanez(although most places have a short time span in which you can return the product, no questions asked). Please keep us informed as to what happens with this(I would like to know how this thing turns out).



I just requested an RMA. I explained in detail what happened. The guitar did not come this way. I actually had it in tune (took a while). I let it sit overnight to let things settle - I made some intonation and string height adjustments. The next morning I really gave the wammy a workout - deep dives, etc. Then it went out of tune and I could not get it back in tune. Took the back cover off and the bottom screw had lost it's hold. I could not believe it. I also could not believe how small these two wood screws are. I was thinking about fixing it, but if I did there goes the warranty. And seeing as how I have not even plugged it in what if something else was wrong. The wife said don't touch it - send it back.

I am actually getting another RG370 - will give it another shot. Will be here tomorrow. I think I got a lemon.



Here is Zzounds reply to my RMA request: (I told them everything in the above paragraph):

Unfortunately in this case, Ibanez will need to determine if the services performed not by an authorized luthier does not void the warranty. Generally speaking, any wood modifications even as minimal as a screw puling out, is often warranty voiding. If you can contact Ibanez on the damage at 800-669-4226 to confirm, please take the name an extension of the associate approving this warranty. We are very sorry for the hassle this causes.

My first reaction was WTF - "as soon as the screw pulled out the warranty was voided" Your Joking right?

I called them on the phone. Let me backtrack a bit - I also explained to them that when I took the back cover off and saw the lower screw had pulled itself out of the wood that naturally the top screw was holding ALL the spring pressure. Well, I did what any sane person would do - I backed the top screw out all the way to take all the pressure off the springs. I did not want the top screw to be pulled out also and further screw the guitar up. So they said as soon as I did that, then I probably voided the warranty.

I was passed on to a supervisor. Explained all the above. He agreed that I did the common sense thing by removing the top screw, but I had to call Ibanez and get an approval over the phone that I did not void the warranty - I remained calm (very hard to do). So I call Ibanez and of course they say they cannot do that without seeing the guitar. Fine - goodbye. Call Zzounds back and relay the news.

They are sending me a shipping label for the return and will refund my money. I knew they would make it right - just took a while. I also leveled with the supervisor and told him I ordered another RG370DX that will be delivered today. I changed colors - original was the red,white,black combo, but I went with the blue and Zzounds was out of those 'till 11/30. He understood completely. (plus the plain blue is $90 cheaper)

When the new one gets here, I'll be back with the results. (Am I having fun yet?)
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