Today, Manuel Dorantes arrived at my store in California, after driving for 4 days and 3500 miles from Queretaro, Mexico, to buy a Ketron SD1. I think this has to be a record for the longest drive to find a Solton Dealer anywhere! We spent a few hours talking about Mexico, the USA and mostly we talked about our love of arranger keyboards. Manuel taught me a few things, and I think I gave him some tips he hadn't discovered yet on his X1 and of course on the new SD1. He left my store with a new SD1 and the new SD1 Users guide which came in today from AJ. And the best part is I made a great new friend through this internet discussion group. It's always such a pleasure to meet the members in person. Manuel is spending one extra night here in California before making the long journey home to Mexico on Friday. Have a safe trip!
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California.

Yeah, it's great to have the Manuel!

That is very dry humor UD. It made me laugh when I read it

Hey George, Lengths these loverly Mexicans will do to Get across the border - "South of the Border" that is

Is Queretaro REALLY "3500" Miles from your shop?



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Hello George,
I tried to get him to drive another 3000 miles to Baltimore . He told me to forget it if I did not have AJ's manual . Customers are so demanding ! Dan O

I did have a gentleman swim from a country in Europe to Baltimore for an X1. It was difficult attaching enough life preservers to float the X1 on his back . He ended up buying a Kayak . To this day I am not sure if he was able to put the keyboard back together . ?????? Dan o

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Here's a picture of Manuel and Me at my store:



And here's another picture... Manuel's on his way back to Mexico City with his brand new SD-1 in a case with the store logo.



Enjoy the pictures, everyone!

George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, CA

Yamaha 9000 Pro and PA80 on bottum PIc? - - any Prizes for guessing what the other four keyboards are on the right. How about a Competition?


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i love the look of your store George, looks excellent....

Danny

Love especially the pic of the 9kPro
Just kidding...
Looks like our family is growing slowly but surely.
Good job George.

Hope Manuel enjoys his new SD1
Eric

HI: George
I to love the look of your store,& the 9kPRO
job well done George.
Denny

Mr. Dorantes: With AJ's 'new' SD1 user's guide in hand, Man - you'll - QUICKLY become an SD1 expert! Please keep us posted and share your new keyboard experiences with us!
George, your store looks like a place I would NEVER want to leave. ARRANGER keyboard heaven for sure! - Scott

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Hello George and everyone at the synthzone, just arrived and had to check and update in what´s going on at the forum.......I certanly have a lot of work ahead (and fun ) with my NEW SD1.......so I better go to catch some zzzzzzzzz bye

Manuel

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mdorantes