From inkvis@yahoo.com Wed Jan 23 09:46:09 2002
Subject:Re: Fwd: re: Oberheim OB3 squared...

I was looking for the Oberheim OB5 to replace my 22 yr old CX3- and I
contacted Viscount, who make the 'Obys'- this was the reply:

"Thank you for your email inquiry.. regarding the OB-5, which will
soon be called the Viscount DB-5 -- in any case, we are currently in
a 'transitional period' regarding these instruments.. it is possible
that Musicians Friend will continue to sell these models, and we will
know within the next 30 days... We can only ask your patience as we
make the change from the Oberheim brand name to the Viscount brand
name.

It's a bit confusing, and Gibson didn't do any favours by not pushing
the things- I liked the OB3 but I want a double manual...Hopes this
helps.

-- In CloneWheel@y..., Etienne Demers-Martel wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I don't think they are sold anymore... in the US.
>
> It was armadillo that was distributing them, and their websites
about
> oberheim products are no more...
>
> Oberheim.com now points to musicyo.com and they only carry 2
armadillo
> accessories. As for Viscount's site (the maker of those units), they
> still mention OB-3^2 and OB-5... They list armadillo as their US
distributor.
>
> You might want to contact info@a... (Note: they are
> distributing clavia too and their support is really fast).
>
> Etienne