[GreenKeys] Re: Model 28 ASR vs UGC 77 (28KSR with 32 keyboard)

[Randy or Sherry Guttery]

Don Robert House wrote:

> Yes Randy, all the UGC-77s have the three speed shift, 

I thought so - but after talking with John a couple of days ago - I 
wasn't so sure.

> They are not meant to shift on the fly as many think.  

You're right - I would have assumed that the shift in them would be like 
the shift in the "standard" 28 - which could shift anytime... -- at 
least mine could- I really figured they were all the same... That's nice 
to know - as I would have assumed that the shift was the same - and 
could eventually be moved to a "standard" 28.

 > and they also have a light distributor and a M32 keyboard.

I did know about the keyboard and other "tempest" changes to the 77. For 
one thing - looks like they would be difficult for a "ham-fisted" person 
like myself to work on... everything is soooo jammed together. I'm sure 
Sherry and I will want to trick out whatever we get - and it looks like 
the 77s could very difficult to add things to. They're getting less 
attractive by the minute - in fact the "new" or "Like new" is the only 
thing that still has our attention - that is nice... but then again- we 
are talking about 28s.  With any care they last nearly forever...

> The machines  are 
> tricky to pack as the keyboard is a weak part of the design.

I'd been "cautioned" about the need for really good packing - so pick-up 
was already in the plan. My wife's niece lives in up that way - so we 
figured on going by and visiting with her on (crashing for the night is 
more likely).

> A far as I know the going rate for a 28ASR is about $60.00 plus (drum- 
> roll please) transportation.

Not to mention floor tax - and in a house as small and old as this one - 
that's not insignificant.

Thanks for all the info... we're still chewing options (and again - I 
must say - there are some VERY nice people here on Greenkeys!!!!).

best regards...
-- 
randy guttery

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