# ARP Axxe
“This is the first article. I’ve reproduced the front panel for the ARP Axxe. (It’s very strong material but is thin enough to not interfere with the original slider boots! The great thing is that you can change it if it ever gets damaged though!!) As some of you may have experienced, case foam absolutely destroys these units’ appearance. You can see what the old front panel looked like by viewing the back. But now we have a laser cut quality overlay. If anything ever damages it, rest assured we can create another one for you. In fact you can swap panels if you like for a custom look! I’ve held it on with goop adhesive which can be removed with care without damaging anything with proper tool.
I’m very pleased with the product to say the least. It’s absolutely perfect. Laser cutters are quite the tool. The graphic work cost quite a bit but hopefully we’ll be able to help a lot of people who have unreadable front panels. I have a second one in my studio. Same situation. The newer orange ones don’t seem to get damaged. But I’ve seen several like this one.
Anyway I cleaned up everything. Replaced the bushings so this is electronically and mechanically pretty excellent. The rear panel had some exposure to moisture which rusted the screws and nuts but didn’t seem to get any further . I cleaned up the jacks so they’re functional. If someone wanted to put solvent and a little wire brush on the screws they’d probably clean up. But I’m figuring many people will park it in a studio where all you’ll see is the front panel anyway so that’s as far as I took it. Anyway..be the first on your block…or..in the WORLD to have a gorgeous looking panel like this on an axxe!! The anvil case is in pretty nice shape outside. I used the hi tech foam to create a fabulously functional interior. Note how it holds the machine against the foam that is underneath. I’ll pad around the box for shipping.” Link