From ccmacdon@rogers.com Mon Nov 21 07:44:24 2016
Subject:Re: Hammond XK 5 demo video

Goff,

I think you're right to a certain degree.. production/availability of XK-5's is just gearing up, and they are in short supply, so they will no doubt be demanding a premium for those people who are excited about the XK-5 and/or believe the hype. When demand settles down, and they're in full production, you'll likely see the street price go down. After all, it's a business and it's all about maximizing profit.

However, don't forget that they have other products and they don't want to eat into SK1/2 sales or XK1c sales for that matter. Perhaps we will see the same XK-5 technology released in an SK style package and perhaps we will see a replacement for the XK1c coming as well.. I have no doubt that we will see the new engine trickle down, although I'm not so sure that the fancy new keyboard will.. BUT imagine an SK1/2 at the same price point but updated with both the new engine and the new keyboard (and maybe some improved Extra Voices)... THAT would likely sell very well..

However, HS isn't the only game in town.. KeyB Legend is coming. My guess is that Crumar has a few things in the wings as well (there was talk a while back about an inexpensive lower manual for the Mojo 61, that would be awesome), and maybe it's time for a new Nord engine as well.. ?

Nothing stands still in this clone world, and thats a great thing for us..!!

Craig

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