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cgrafx wrote: ↑19 Jun 2025, 18:17 it would be a lot less work to just change the color of the SL88.

either paint it or wrap it like they do cars.

bendrdendrowitch wrote: ↑19 Jun 2025, 17:16 But surprise! My bandmates have a strong issue with how the Studiologic looks.

bendrdendrowitch wrote: ↑19 Jun 2025, 17:16 Hello Nord enthusiasts!
I hope this post doesn't break any forum rules — I'm currently looking for a non functional Nord instrument to use for spare parts. Ideally, a Nord Grand, but Nord Stage 2 or 3 88 would also work.

Until recently, I was performing with a Nord Stage 3 88 and a Nord Electro 6D, but I’ve sold both and upgraded to a Nord Stage 4 Compact for gigs, and a Studiologic SL88 Grand with its excellent keybed for piano parts — which personally suits me perfectly. But surprise! My bandmates have a strong issue with how the Studiologic looks.

So I’ve decided that if I could get my hands on an old, broken, non-functional Nord unit, I could turn it into a good-looking MIDI controller with a bit of tinkering.

If anyone has an old, non-working Nord lying around and wants to get a few bucks out of it, feel free to DM me!

Thanks, and all the best!

Nordine wrote: ↑20 Jun 2025, 14:50 Look at this:

cgrafx wrote: ↑19 Jun 2025, 18:17 it would be a lot less work to just change the color of the SL88.

either paint it or wrap it like they do cars.

cphollis wrote: ↑20 Jun 2025, 17:45

bendrdendrowitch wrote: ↑19 Jun 2025, 17:16 Hello Nord enthusiasts!
I hope this post doesn't break any forum rules — I'm currently looking for a non functional Nord instrument to use for spare parts. Ideally, a Nord Grand, but Nord Stage 2 or 3 88 would also work.

Until recently, I was performing with a Nord Stage 3 88 and a Nord Electro 6D, but I’ve sold both and upgraded to a Nord Stage 4 Compact for gigs, and a Studiologic SL88 Grand with its excellent keybed for piano parts — which personally suits me perfectly. But surprise! My bandmates have a strong issue with how the Studiologic looks.

So I’ve decided that if I could get my hands on an old, broken, non-functional Nord unit, I could turn it into a good-looking MIDI controller with a bit of tinkering.

If anyone has an old, non-working Nord lying around and wants to get a few bucks out of it, feel free to DM me!

Thanks, and all the best!

Hahaha -- this is essentially my rig. Unfortunately, most of the older Nords with weighted keybeds don't play as well as the more recent models. My NP4 88 is a nice instrument, but its keybed can't hold a candle to my NP6. Same with the NS2EX and NS3 88.

So, yeah, keep the SL88 and think about a red wrap or similar. My bottom board is the NP5 76 which also does double duty for acoustic gigs. Highly recommended

bendrdendrowitch wrote: ↑23 Jun 2025, 15:16

cgrafx wrote: ↑19 Jun 2025, 18:17 it would be a lot less work to just change the color of the SL88.

either paint it or wrap it like they do cars.

It definitely would. I've already seen video and Nordine posted it below, where a guy did exactly this - but unfortunately, I'm not too happy with how it looks.