That one is easy — not to retire.

Gigging is the most fun I can have with my clothes on.

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Update, Alesis confirmed their 10 channel, 3 rack space mixer is discontinued.

I got a response from one of the shops 100 miles away, and they say that for old gear, they charge a flat $350 plus parts. Obviously, they prefer not to work with old gear.

I'm starting to think about looking for more, good condition Samsons, so I can have enough spares that 6 months in the shop won't make me apprehensive.

Nothing has to happen in a hurry, so I have time to consider all the options, and perhaps a completely different solution.

The good thing about modern technology is that we can do so many wonderful things that were impossible in the past.

The bad thing is that it moves so fast, some things you depend on are no longer available. My 1925 King Alto Sax still works fine and can be repaired by any competent woodwind tech. It will cost no more than my newest sax.

I'll call the other 100-mile away Samson authorized repair shop today.

Necessity is the mother of invention—but—indecision is the father of flexibility laugh

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