hey everyone,

I didn't mean to turn this into such a big drawn out post.

I hope i didnt cause any hurt feelings about who should have a backup, and what the right thing to do is...yadda, yadda..etc

my number 1 reason for having the backup is I'm playing outdoors on a simulated beach at a resort in the cape cod air. Between the sand blowing around and the salt in the air. It's impossible to keep crap from getting in the keys. I tried blowing it out all summer with canned air but i could never get it completely. The keys would get stuck in the pressed position sometimes and not come back up

The 3 service centers in my area wanted the keyboard at least 7-10 days to clean. I was working 6nights a week there and leaving it that long wasnt an option.

My choice for the tyros 2 was #1 the keybed. It has a different method for for making contact. My hope was a little longer playing time inbetween cleanings. It has dramatically improved that. By having a quick backup, the arranger music would never stop during service times. I was forced in playing the same show with my acoustic guitar. Doesn't have the same overall effect.
I will use a laptop also in the future to have option 3 in place by recording smf's, and backing tracks.

I have to give props again to all those who have helped me on here. You guys are amazing!
There are so many of you that have helped me along the way. I must say Gary Diamond, Michael Bedesem, and Scott Langholff have helped me out of some of the biggest messes I've ever managed to get myself into. Thank You Guys.
Your help is priceless!!!!!

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God Bless,
Mikey

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