Novamusik reports that the G2 is discontinued in the US

cappy2112

I've just talked with NovaMusik, they reported that Clavia is stopping sales of the G2 in the US.

Would someone with close ties to Clavia verify this?

buzzr · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:14 am Post subject:

If you look at most of the major places that used to stock the G2 they have all but dried up. I was thinking about getting another engine as I see this instrument being with me for a long time to come. But if they are going to be putting out a new device that would be nice also. But they never say nothing so it's hard to know.

cappy2112 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:43 am Post subject:

Tim Kleinert · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:22 am Post subject:

The G2 engine has been discontinued worldwide.

blue hell · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:30 am Post subject:

Tim Kleinert · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:09 pm Post subject:

I'm on good personal terms with the swiss distributor, and they pointed out to me half a year ago ago that production of the engine would soon be discontinued.

As I couldn't clearly assess the officiality and the confidentiality of this information, I decided to keep it to myself for the time being.

However, a week ago, we did try to order an engine for a friend of mine. But the distributor had none left in stock, so they tried to get one from Stockholm (no pun intended Laughing

), but no luck. G2 engines are OUT. So now I think I'm allowed to go public with this information.

According to the statements of the distributor, the engine was a poor seller. That's why they decided to discontinue it.

What's left is what's in the stocks of the retailers. So if you want to get a new G2 engine, get one now!

BobTheDog · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject:

Well I just went to dolphonmusic here in the uk who stock clavia gear and found this:

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/3709

blue hell · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject:

Thanks Tim and Andy, that seems clear enough .. too bad that there seems to be no market for such gear.

varice · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject:

From the G2 FAQ on the Nord USA website:

Are the 61-key G2X and G2 Engine still available?

No; both the G2X and G2 Engine have been discontinued, The 37-key G2 is still in production, as is the G2 Expander, and Clavia continues to support the G2. No plans exist to replace the G2 at any time.

Tim Kleinert · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject:

BobTheDog · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject:

Well I have just been searching around the web for somewhere with it in stock and can find none!

Thomann have it is stock at €799 with the expansion board at €319.

Thats nearly £880 for the two, a bit pricey but maybe a must buy if they have stopped building them.

I have emailed the UK distributer to ask about availability.

Andy

buzzr · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject:

Well, this is kinda serious stuff. I can't find any engines in stock in the U.S.

cappy2112 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject:

sitarman · Joined: Jul 08, 2007 Posts: 20 Location: New Lenox Il.

I just bought my g2 w/ expander (no gig bag or mic) last week at Nova. Not sure if I should be happy I got one or concerned that I just bought an edsel.

cappy2112 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject:

blue hell · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:47 pm Post subject:

seraph · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject:

seraph · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

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varice · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:44 pm Post subject:

Information from Clavia's US distributor Nord USA:

There has been NO announcement that the G2 Keyboard has been discontinued for sale in the US.

dasz · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject:

I was buying my bcr2000 at a local music store last week, and the guy said, he's sold some g2 recently, referring to a nice g2 engine or two.

Even if the G2 was discontinued, I will not be discontinued Wink

It is not the instrument or it's popularity, or it's OS version or build number.

It is down to what I CAN do with it. My last synth purchase was a waldorf xt, since the last nice VA i owned was a MWII (almost a decade ago) and I wanted knobs for it.
/Dasz

sitarman · Joined: Jul 08, 2007 Posts: 20 Location: New Lenox Il.

You guys are hilarious, by the way, have you seen the price collectors pay fopr an edsel these days?

blue hell · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject:

dasz · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject:

not wanting to sound blunt, but I love the 3 octave G2 design. it seems the most pure feel, but of course I could be biased.

now I have a bcr2000 for other duties.
/Dasz

cappy2112 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject:

buzzr · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject:

Cigar boxes, yes they charge $ for them now. I saw some guy putting his projects in tupperware boxes. We are running out of cigars I guess...