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Now that I'm in the new crib and have more space for gear....
Mine will be all black. Two week build time, one week shipping. WOOO HOOOOO!!!!

I did a lot of online searching and this was the best one I could find that suited by needs: 61 key controller, desk top for shit, upper shelf for speakers/computer and 4 rack spaces.
Keyboard shelf height is adjustable: 4.5", 5.5" and 6.75".
The desk dimensions are: 48" wide x 28" deep.
I'm going to put a 120v outlet in the middle space, between the racks.
Assembly takes about 30 minutes.
https://www.azstudioworkstations.com/



This one is black, but sized for an 88 keyboard... 6 rack spaces on this size...

Shit YES....dude I need an actual music desk so fuckin bad......CONGRATS!

Don't do black. I've made the mistake of using black desks and it sucks IMO. Especially if you have a black keyboard, black iphone, etc.

Steinmetzify wrote:Shit YES....dude I need an actual music desk so fuckin bad......CONGRATS!

Thanks man! I've been wanting one of these for 5 years but, my old crib didn't have the room. TOTALLY PSYCHED!!!!

Ostinato Rubato wrote:Don't do black. I've made the mistake of using black desks and it sucks IMO. Especially if you have a black keyboard, black iphone, etc.

Great minds think alike!

I was in contact with Art, the owner, who is going to make my desk two-tone...
It's going to look like this...

That’s a win captain.

Thank you, sir!

The desk will be made of pvc laminated melamine... which could be OK but, I sent Art, the owner, an email asking for a quote using real wood instead of melamine.
If the pvc coating has a faux wood-grain and is similar to Formica, not tolex, I'll just go with pvc.

EDIT: Got that wrong!
PVC is used on the edges.
Melamine Laminate is used on the surfaces.

I'm getting engineered wood, covered with a melamine laminate.
PVC bumpers are installed on all the edges.

They offer optional hardwood veneer for an additional $275... not bad but, I'm sticking with the laminate... Art said the laminate and the wood veneer are both durable.
I'm hoping the laminate will resist rings from beer cans better!

Nice!

Nice dude

Dick Butter Nuts wrote:Nice!

Thanks Mr. Nuts! Been wanting something like this for a while....totally psyched!!!

skybluegary wrote:Nice dude

Cheers bro!!!
It will be a major step up. This is what I had been using, for the past 6 or 7 years, at my old crib!

Gonna be awesome!

Thanks G!!!

Bought a proper shelf unit for my amps and set it up over the weekend.

I may even have room for my Total Gym!

Awesome man! Nothing more inspiring to write than loving your workspace.

Thanks Jer!!!

Totally looking forward to writing and recording more... and participating in more Drum Jams.
In the above photo (of my DAW at the old crib) I literally had a 3' x 3' space to stand/sit, in front of the computer.
That space was also occupied by a laundry bag and my shoes of the day.

She sure as hell looks better than Chuck Norris on your Total Gym

Ha! I bet she smells better than Chuck, too!

That looks sweet. Nothing like a comfortable workspace.

ibenhad wrote:That looks sweet. Nothing like a comfortable workspace.

Thanks bro!

The desk is currently in MO... hopefully, it will arrive this Friday! WOO HOOOOO!!!!

The desk is currently at this train/trucking depot near Joliet, Illinois...
Shipment Comments and Updates
Reference #(s)
04/19/2019 10:52 AM Shipment was picked up
04/19/2019 11:04 AM Pickup Request Received.
04/19/2019 09:06 PM Trailer Closed - ready for dispatch
04/19/2019 09:46 PM Appointment Pending
04/19/2019 11:15 PM Trailer dispatched from LOS ANGELES, CA to FARMINGDALE, NY.
04/22/2019 06:57 PM Located at GLOBAL 4, IL

After three weeks of waiting....
I contacted the builder and asked him to ship another one.

Somewhere along the line, the crate was crushed and the contents damaged.
The crate was shrinkwapped back together so, when it arrived today, it looked OK... looks can be deceiving...

As soon as I cut the shrink wrap, the whole crate collapsed...


The monitor/speaker riser was broken in two spots...


And the desk top was broken in half, lenghtwise...

Oh my god Mojo sent Ajax. Ugh.

Oh shit! Sucks man. I hope it's easy to make right.

What, you don't have any Elmer's?

Sorry brother, that totally sucks. You have THE WORST luck with shippers...