Question: are the wooden side panels NS3 and NS2 the same?

[jaapb]

Hi guys,
I can't find this in the forum, so I am starting a new one.

I am thinking to buy a used NS3 (with scratched side panels) and changing the panels for the good panels of my NS2.
Do any of you know if the side panels are the same by size and screw-holes.
And if it is easy to do? I have to do it at the music store...

Thanks in advance!

[themixtape]

No clue if sizes are the same, I'd assume so... I just don't know why they changed from gloss to matte.

[jaapb]

I did a Google search of both to find pictures of the side panels. I found a few pictures of the NS2 Compact and NS3 Compact. On the pictures, the screws appear to be the same, but it's hard to depend solely on pictures. Maybe just go try it at the store and see how it works. If it does not work, negotiate for a better deal with the damaged end caps.

[jaapb]

Between NS 2 compact and 3 compact are different, the little wood in middle the last key and the panel is larger on NS 2.

[aureliopenna]

Won't work, I have both and they are diferent.

[jaapb]

Oké thanks guys.
Too bad it won't work.
So I have to think what to do. Or buying a new one or to deal with the scratches.

Good to have this forum Always a quick response. Like it!
Thanks again for your help @aureliopenna , @Leo Castro , @ericL , @themixtape

[cgrafx]

You can get Nord parts from a number of suppliers including directly from your Nord Distributor.

You'd have to check with these suppliers to see if they can get the end panels as they don't list them for the Stage 3, but personally I'd start with your Nord distributor.

Or if your handy, refinish the scratched ones from the used NS3.

https://syntaur.com/nord_stage.html
http://www.instrumentalparts.com/nord-parts.html
https://www.keymusic.com/shop/parts-for ... iano/nord/
http://www.fullcompass.com/brand/NRD_No ... Parts.html