I suppose Yamaha does alright, for in 1887 JULY Torakusu Yamaha builds his first reed organ and begins taking orders for more.

That makes them 123 years old.

First electronic organ in 1959.

How's that for history, Binky?

Let's see...it appears to be easier for some, of course, not you, Fran, to take Roland's "No", as in "No, we are not making any 76-note arrangers anymore" than it is to deal with Yamaha's wisdom in remaining at 61 for TOTL and MOTL.

Strange, because Korg is around the same relatively length of time as Roland, yet they manage to do quite well manufacturing TOTL and MOTL units.

Some companies are just more progressive and/or stable than others.

Let's hope Roland's repair department has kept a good supply of G-70 parts in stock...usually they don't go beyond 10-15, perhaps 20 years at best.

Of course, by that time, you'll be doing nursing homes with your accordion...or living in one.

Ian