How to Clean the Realistic Concertmate MG-1 Synthesizer by Moog

Attack of the newb. Cleaning out the PCB/main circuit board on the MG-1.

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• Cleaning
• Realistic
• Concertmate
• MG-1
• PCB
• moog
• mod
• circuit
• board
• how
• to
• synthesizer
• sliders
• pots
• mg1
• mg

[GNeuman]

Having a fag over electronic equipment, is that such a good idea? Nevertheless, thanks for posting, looks like you did a great reno job!

[kerikino]

gahaha, love the choice of words. by "fag" you mean "cigarette"? yes?

if so.. it actually recommends in the service manual, that one smoke whilst performing any/all service work. that;s the original service manual though.. from like '81.

[dreamrecorder]

THANKS. i just strip open my roland d50 to clean too. apparently i still havent find what was the cause that makes the strange electric "ticking" noise at random time during output.

have u come across that issue before?

[kerikino]

with most of these older syntheseizers, if the sliders and pots can't be thoroughly cleaned, to remove any residual movements (that may cause clicking/noise) your best bet would be to just replace the sliders or pots.

sorry for the delayed response. i know for the mg-1 you can get a complete replacement kit for the sliders. that said, i'm sure you can get replacement parts for a real piece of hardware (haha to the mg-1) kukje the d50.

good luck

[Riezz73]

i really need/want to fix my MG1....  sigh..

[Aidanloveskeyboards]

Did it work after this?

[danielsanichiban]

Use lighter fluid like you use in zippo lighters to clean out the sliders. you can unsolder, unfold and wipe the carbon tracks safely in the sliders with that, then lube with Faderlube, reassemble and resolder them. Takes a few hours if you can do such things. I have done.

[KillKyleWeiss]

Great, so I just went through this two minutes ago, and now I'm watching some other poor dude go through it. Screw black tar foam.

[electrozaps]

yeah, you look really professional

[SomethingAudio]

I'm doing the exact same thing but servicing a Moog Taurus II -- gooey foam central. Gotta love the beauty of decay and what fun it can bring.

[Laura041974]

Holding a blade between your fingers, you could easily cut yourself. A scalpel would be a lot safer and more precise. You can get one in a graphic design shop.

[mbutton8]

Nicorette! Nicorette!, you can beat the cigarette!