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Two Zenith Z-150s with *blue* Alps?? [debunked]
« on: Sat, 27 February 2016, 08:14:44 »
Am I seeing things?

All the Zenith Z-150 boards I've ever seen had green or yellow Alps switches. That's what DT's Zenith page says, too.

The person selling these two Z-150s on eBay says they have greens:

(1.) Zenith Z-150 - Green Alps Vintage Keyboard ($165 OBO, free shipping)

(2.) Zenith Z-150 - Green Alps Vintage Keyboard ($185 OBO, free shipping)


But look at these photos that accompany the listings:








Are those not blue Alpses?

As far as I know, green Alpses are bright green, obvious green. Here's one in a Z-150:





...and this, as you know, are how blues look in general. They're not green. They're blue.





Maybe this seller looked up what kind of switches these boards were supposed to have, and called them that?

Anyway, I'm just passing this your way because it was interesting... I take no responsibility for any purchasing decisions.  :?)
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Re: Two Zenith Z-150s with *blue* Alps??
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 27 February 2016, 08:17:53 »
Ha Ha you used my photo. Even I was surprised when I cracked open that LE 2014.
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Re: Two Zenith Z-150s with *blue* Alps??
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 27 February 2016, 08:18:47 »
They have holes for LEDs, so I do believe they're greens.
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Re: Two Zenith Z-150s with *blue* Alps??
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 27 February 2016, 08:26:37 »
yep genuine green alps!

but yeah the price fo that baby  :'(
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Re: Two Zenith Z-150s with *blue* Alps??
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 27 February 2016, 09:15:46 »
Damn, those seem a bit pricey. Green is the new Blue
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Re: Two Zenith Z-150s with *blue* Alps??
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 27 February 2016, 09:27:40 »
Quote from: pr0ximity on Sat, 27 February 2016, 09:15:46
Damn, those seem a bit pricey. Green is the new Blue

Green and blue have always been the go-to Alps depending on whether you like linear or clicky.
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That's the message. That's the whole message. Say that every day, not just to reach America's frustrated young white men, but people of every age, race, and gender.
Late-stage capitalism is a wealth-concentration engine, focused on vacuuming up every dollar and putting it in as few hands as possible. Republicans are helping that vacuum suck.
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Re: Two Zenith Z-150s with *blue* Alps??
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 27 February 2016, 14:04:10 »
Im the seller, those are 100% SKCL Greens (the LED cutout) My camera is just horrible. Looking forward to getting a new one :))
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Re: Two Zenith Z-150s with *blue* Alps??
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 29 February 2016, 02:49:21 »
They sure look blue for greens. But you guys would know.
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