by Rusty Mike » 19 Sep 2017, 15:29
The HP mechanism (aka Fatar TP100) seems to suffer a bit from inadequate lubrication, which causes the noise. My Electro 3HP had the problem, and I'm starting to hear it a bit on my Stage 2EX 76, which I purchased new last October. You hear it mostly when practicing alone at home, but it's quiet enough to be inaudible when playing with a band.
I described my disassembly and re-lubrication of the Electro's action in a thread a year or two ago. In short, I took the whole thing apart and re-greased every single key with a proper lubricant. It made the problem go away completely. Once the warranty expires on the Stage, I will most likely do the same thing.
The weight difference between the 76 and 88 is just too great for me.
Mike from Central NJ, USA
Tools: Ten fingers, two feet, middle-age brain, questionable judgement and taste
Current Nords: Piano 5 73, Electro 6D 73
Ownership History: Electro 2, Electro 3-73 SW, Electro 3HP, Electro 4D, Stage 2EX 76HP