Hi All. First Pinside post for me. Glad to be here. I ordered the Premium with an April build date just before the "Official" release. It's my first NIB. I really wanted a Limited Edition, but it seemed like Unobtanium. Rush is my favorite band so I was just over the moon when I saw the teaser! Hopefully Stern can make a decent fix for the scoop. For now, I guess I'll order some mylar. Why wouldn't Stern be adding a custom cut mylar to that area since it seems to be high wear anyway? Seems that a decent mylar and a HQ Cliffy might work?

Thanks for all the great insight you have all been posting!

I'm super excited. Ordered the Premium on 12/30. FedEx called today to schedule a delivery on a pallet.. a game. Oh boy! Can't wait till Wednesday! My build date was "supposed" to be April.

My Premium has arrived!!! Build date of April!!! Yee Haw!!!!

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That would be nice. No it's a Premium. I think Stern is trying to "catch up". I'm happy so far!

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Sure!

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I like what I see here. How does it look when the Hoot Again lights are illuminated? You mentioned "Ice Blue" but I only see "Blue" in the Lermods pinside shop. Is this what you have? Thanks in advance.

Jim

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Thanks Lermods. https://lermods.com/shop/ols/products/rush-pinball-led-strip-trough-light-kit

Thanks for posting the right side. Put mine right up to a wall and can't enjoy it!! Hope you have a much fun as we've been having!!!

It needs to be Class 10 or higher (speed) but 8GB is the current size needed. I bought a 16GB SanDisk as was shown as it was under $7 on Amazon. When you image it, it will show 8gb format.

My experience so far with Rush Premium has been awesome. My wife and I are huge fans of the band. (We're fortunate enough to appear in the game singing "conform or be cast out" in Subdivisions, and "kindness that can kill" in Freewill.) I've owned arcade games since the mid 90's, and this is my first NIB experience. So far it's been fantastic. I think the artwork is sublime. I like and respect all eras of the band and live that Michael has tried to incorporate as much as he was able to, without it looking like some sort of hodge podge scrapbook. I love the Test For Echo touches on the Premium. I know a lot have discussed issues with the cartoonish portrait in the center of the playfield. I've read every post, and I do agree to some extent with some of the criticism,. Maybe it's because of my Red Lenses, but It harkens back to the dreaded (but beloved) kimono era. The cartoonishness, to me, adds to the campiness of both that Rush era AS WELL AS that campy era of Pinball art in general. And for this reason,
I love it! The default sound was honestly "fine" for a pinball machine, but the addition of the Pinwoofer system definitely allows you to hear a lot more. Treble of Neil's varied cymbals, bells and whatnot, as well as the intricate bass lines of Grddy's. It's not a must have, but you likely have already spent 8K to 12K, what's $370 more to make it sound fantastic (for home ). Friends who WEREN'T Rush fans say playing makes them want to listen to more Rush, which is great. I love it, because when your favorite song moments cross with the adrenaline Rush of blowing up the game and seeing all of this glorious lights, it burns that euphoria into your cortex! My wife on the other hand, isn't a huge arcade/ pin person and so is hearing the repetitive music from afar and it is making her less interested in hearing Rush. I get that too. I've had on the Far Cry ball lock since the beginning. I love it. Super cool! I haven't seen any glitches in .90. I've seen people complain that they can't see the ball locked from the player position. I'm 6'1" I can't either, but it's pretty obvious. Unless you're in the middle of another multiball, the whole game pauses for a second or two for your to enjoy the fruits of your labor! A red light appears in the window, the lightning strike video showing the concert footage baby carriage on the pier and the words "Far Cry Ball Locked" also appears. A white flashing light in the window washed out the red during the lightning! Cool effect. If you need to see it, stand on one for foot, put one leg behind and bend at the torso and you'll be able to see it sitting there. Maybe the window is more for onlookers, but that red glow means something! Trust me, it's there! When you finally lock the second ball with the side scoop flashing green, "Far Cry" is shown and both scoops eject balls simultaneously! It's badass!! The Clockwork Angels Drum Clock is also very cool. It has 12 "hour" leds and a minute hand. It's in memory of Neil Peart, which I think is cool. When not playing, it shows the actual time. When playing, it has two functions. During "Working Man" mode, it regulates the length of the mode as you use the drum bumpers to move it from 9AM to 5PM to complete your work day. It also starts The "Headlong Flight" multiball when you make it it strike midnight. I also like the ball lock behind the drop targets. If you hit the captured ball it releases, but eventually it just returns it into game play. Not exactly sure what causes the variation, but it's fun. I've added a bunch of cool mods like the Signals Dog and Fire Hydrant as well as the Presto rabbit in the hat (thanks Rocket City). Also the Roll The Bones dice (thanks WilliPinball mods) on the slingshots and two Clockwork drums on the left back two flashers. Also PinMonk's color mode light mod. Lermods ice blue trough lighting really makes my owl pop! Looking forward to a Red Barchetta, some Cliffys and a Wizard Mod Test For Echo action button magnet. Maybe a gefilter! With regard to the scoop, I have rev 2. 150 + games in, zero ball scaring, bottom scoop looks fine, slight wear on side. I would be pissed if the playfield were damaged, but mine seems fine. Would rather have an intensely fun game with one of a kind features, than a perfectly boring game delivered late. To me these are all hand built, unique and one-of-a-kind pieces of industrial art. That's part of what makes them unique and special.
I really wanted a LE, but didn't have enough clout, this being my first NIB. I'm jealous and hope you all are loving your babies! I'm very happy with the art of the Premium, Moving Pictures being my favorite album. I will be getting the Expression Lighting, probably the Side Armor and the topper.
I hope any issues are resolved quickly for everyone and that you enjoy yours as much as I love mine.

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Being Rush fans, when we heard they were filming the Time Machine tour in nearby Cleveland, we attempted to get tickets. The scalpers had them at insane prices eg $1200 each. I suggested we see them in Hershey PA which we did in the front for $200. It was about a week or less till Cleveland. We were pulling out of the lot after the show, and my wife is working feverishly on her phone. I'm like what are you doing? She says, I just bought us tickets to Cleveland. She claims the prices dropped, because the show was soon, but still won't tell me what they cost. (When I mentioned Rush was coming out with a pinball last December, she said let's use the house fund!) She's a real fan.
Anyway, on the drive to Cleveland, I probably didn't need to, but just in case, I made my final plea. It may sound stupid, but it's a lifelong dream to be in a concert video, especially Rush! So tonight, I don't care if you have a migraine, you'll sing every word to every song and pump your fist the whole time! We can't control where the cameras are, but if a camera happens to pass by, I don't want to end up on the cutting room floor because we aren't into it. Luckily, we ended up in a lot of it. Some of it is in the game. I may be in Spirit Of The Radio, but have yet to see it for myself. I first confirmed our appearance in Jack Danger's twitch live stream during Limelight Multiball. Discovery (pun intended) is here

Most of our shots are here

Thank you! Glad you were able to see them. They were a one of a kind band.

Wow!!! I was sold on the Expression Lighting before, but I can't wait! Also, DUDE, that was an awesome ball!!!!! Ha ha. Thanks for posting.

Fwiw, I ordered before reading this! After a long day of work, I've been playing at least an hour of Rush, and these will come in handy. Thanks!

I've played at least 50 games on .9 and this never happened... till tonight. Happened twice to me. Eventually the machine found them after doing a ball search, but I agree. Probably an odd bug.

In regard to requesting the fix from Stern, I received this yesterday:

Our engineering team and production team are currently working on this scoop issue fix. Once the fix is available, if your game needs it, your Stern distributor for this purchase will reach out to you.
Thanks,
Stern Pinball

I agree. I wish people reporting would include the actual date of manufacture that's shown on the back of the machine lower down near the bottom. Otherwise everything is complete hearsay.

My Premium built 3/4/22 had rev 2 scoop.

I agree. I wish people reporting would include the actual date of manufacture that's shown on the back of the machine lower down near the bottom. Otherwise everything is complete hearsay.

My Premium built 3/4/22 had rev 2 scoop.

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Good question!
My understanding:

Rev 0 - no protection
Rev 1 - thin tin protector with ears down into hole
Rev 2 - stronger metal, no ears, forks to screws
Rev 3 - blue erasers, updated ears under playfield.

Mine is slightly tweaked at around 250 plays...
I do have mylar. Maybe will do what epeabs did... Thoughts?

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FWIW, my Premium and just pinwoofer Super Spike kit sounds great. No ground loop issue. Highly recommend this product.

M&M CREATIONS - Magnetic Reed Switch (MRS-Rush)

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M&M CREATIONS - Magnetic Reed Switch (MRS-Rush)

If you've installed any lights using alligator clips, make sure they're not under the Roll over slot.

If you've installed any lights using alligator clips, make sure they're not under the Roll over slot. Take a look under there and see if something is blocking that wire from moving (even a stray wire).

The MRS-Rush was around $43 after shipping and insurance. A few dollars less without insurance. It has no wire sticking up to feel the ball. It uses magnetism instead. This allows it to identify the ball when it's in the air above the switch (at least 1/4" to 3/8" roughly). This helps when the centrifugal force causes it to climb the wall on that bend. It registers a lot better for me. If you've never heard Alex say 4 hundred thousands, 5 hundred thousand, 6 hundred thousand etc as you shoot the ball around that loop, you should try this switch.

Have you seen the video for The Big Money? It's a monopoly board.

I happen to LOVE the callouts! For me it's part of what makes Rush Rush. That being said, in the "Rush" menu, there is a setting to change how frequently you hear certain callouts (humor). Mine is set to frequent. I wish there was an even more than frequent setting.
! Because of the frequent setting maybe, I hear a lot of different callouts, some only one ever! Some a little more repetitive. If you don't have this "dialed down," maybe try that first. If you DO have it dialed back for a while, maybe go crazy and try "frequent" and see if it adds to the variation? Let us knew what you find. Mine is firmly set on the highest setting.

These dice lights are awesome! Where'd you get clear dice? What size hole? What glue? Details!

Thanks!

That sucks, but I'm glad it's in an inconspicuous place.

I put a piece of thin cardboard (piece of a business card) between wires and bracket and played two games without issue.

That's awesome news! I feel bad for your situation, but you killed it!!! Way to go!

So if my original Stern held up for 300, will it hold up for 3000?

Yay! They just arrived!

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If you have an LE or Premium, the 'trough switch" kit replaces the existing Far Cry ball lock switch in the subway with a more reliable design. I've had my real ball lock on ALWAYS instead of the default NEVER since 3/9 and have only had a few hiccups, but others say theirs sucks. This fixes that. Check here for documentation and install video by Jon Borg.
https://sternpinball.com/support/rush-kits/

Yes. This is a curved piece of steel. Will be installing all of this today. I'll let you know...

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I set aside 2 hours and used most of it. I was slightly distracted with other things. I wouldn't rush through it (no pun intended). I read the paper instructions and also watched the Jon Borg video during the time. I would bet that if you did all that in advance you'd save a lot of the time. Probably doable in an hour.

For waxing, I cleaned with naptha and applied Blitz Wax with microfiber towels. I put it nearly everywhere. Over the plastic inserts for sure. And up the orbit and inner orbit where I could reach. I used only Novus 1 on the plastic ramps. I also blitzed the time machine ramp, but after that I got some really crazy up the TM ramp jumping to the right plastic return ramp a few times, etc. And wondered if it was bad to do that one! What do others think?

I agree.

I've played 24 games today. I got my high score tonight which is more than double what it had been. The pads have little effect on the overall game. Yes, I did hit them a few times, probably 3 or 4 and they do absorb the energy, but one time it did drain, but I kinda flubbed hitting it . I would strongly suggest putting the pads on as it is nearly the last thing you do, and very easy to undo should you decide to. There are 3 small #2 Phillips head screws that hold on the top piece of plastic with the dice on it. The front two are what holds the pads on. To be fair, you might also need to loosen (but not remove) 2 smaller #1 flat head Phillips Head screws that hold the 2nd piece of plastic to the pop bumper to get the big squareish bracket out. Probably takes about 5 minutes or less to install or remove.

Send a DM to "Sonic" via pinside mail. Ask for "MRS-Rush" (Magnetic Reed Switch).

I should have looked at it closer inside, but I didn't. That was a mistake. One of the big changes is that it has a steel foot that after you adjust it, you bolt the foot into the playfield so it's held very still. The old one is held on only by 2 screws into a soft plastic opto, which COULD get stripped and make it wobble and not function properly. (My old one seemed to work fine, only had maybe 4 ball searches in 400 games... ) I haven't really "Noticed" anything in 30+ games, so I guess that's what you want. Oh and they changed this out back months ago, so many pinsiders might already have it installed. My machine ISN'T supposed to have the old one based on the SN. (Machine built 3/4/22, but playfield built 2/19/21 per ink stamp near left front underside.)

Correction, there are two (other) 1/2" #2 Phillips heads that hold the pads on below the first plastic. ( See two screws at front of image. )

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The advisory says "all numbers before 330402C" but that's probably an educated guess. My machine is several hundred past that number, and I had the old switch setup. Again, machine built 3/4/22 but playfield dated 2/9/22. If you stick you phone in there on selfie mode, to the left side behind the node board, that's where the date is on mine. t's easy to tell with your playfield up, just look at the side scoop of your premium/le and you either have the squared off edge connected on the left by 2 screws, or the angular (45°) metal attached by one screw on each side with a foot screwed into the playfield on the right. Pictures of both below and one of the advisory from https://sternpinball.com/support/rush-kits/

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No problems!

I've had a 2021 car for a full year. # of times waxed zero. Rush pinball 40 days old, waxed 2x. After cleaning and waxing tonight played several games. At one point I heard a noise and saw tiny screw on the playfield... Game was going well, so I continued... (poor decision). Thought i could "stop" it if things got bad. Fast as lightning, the ball knocks the screw down to the flipper and before I could process (information at half speed), I flipped. The screw went flying. Stopped the game and turned it off. Opened the glass and looked around at playfield level for about 10 minutes or so. Couldn't find it anywhere. Wondered if it may have fallen down below. Noticed that tiny things can travel under a lot of the stuff in there including the inner loop and orbits. Thankfully I noticed that the bottom of the orbit back wall also has several gaps under it. Plugged all of those with rags I had handy and began to slowly lift the playfield. Head the rattle of a tiny screw falling towards the back and stopped. Found the scree next to a rag stuffing one of the gaps. Turns out the screw fell out of the left side blue bumper on the Time Machine ramp. Put some blue lock tite on it and reinstalled. Was going to do it to the other 3, but the other left screw seemed tight, and the right side screws seem impossible to test without ramp removal. I'll save that for another day. Lessons learned: 1. If you see a lose part on the pf, stop! I think I was pretty lucky it didn't damage the pf or get lost. 2. The orbit has gaps under it. Block them if something like this happens to you. 3. Gee, you notice a lot of things you've never noticed when you have a flashlight with your ear to the playfield looking underneath everything! 4. Maybe pulling the playfield till it is sitting on the playfield support rails would make waxing the outlanes and other stuff easier.

There are 557 plays (599 lifetime). I was going to tell you no cracks, as it was fine when I waxed it, but you are right, it's now cracked! I believe it happened when the screw came out!

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That's actually the way it came. It kinda like a seam, but other side doesn't have it. ?? BTW, before I read this I looked up the time machine bumper 625-5123-00. A going to order from pinball life, but the ones they have are a different part number, so pulled out the super glue and made a temporary fix. Maybe that's what's on the black one from Stern???

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Where'd you get the Owl? It's cool!

Every time I clean/wax, have been turning these about 1/4 spin around so they wear evenly. I don't see any deterioration like on yours. Maybe go with that bigger size, but also rotate it?

I've had it in for a month. Much higher than 90%. Maybe 97%+? Has missed a few times. Note that my upper flipper was at 180 till I installed the Stern fixes last weekend.

That's pretty awesome!!! Either that or the sausage time one!

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The sausage time was from the Time Machine tour and was the tour after the one Diddy made ( I think it was Feedback Tour? ). The brainy / corny one came first I believe.

Yes, the lettering would light up in sequence. One after another.

Those are AWESOME!!!!!

What are these grey posts attached to the slingshot plastics for? Are they supposed to stop a flying ball?

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I installed a shaker into premium. I'm not thrilled with it. Maybe I'm missing something. Have it set to factory default. The bass boost shake from the Pinwoofer seems a lot cooler.

For me, the Magnetic Reed Switch is really good. I don't remember the last time it didn't register.

Ok, this arrived and is awesome!!!! Words can't describe how much cooler this looks in person!! I saw some snarky comments, and you're entitled to your opinions (but you're wrong).

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The handle to PM is Sonic

The switch is great!

I don't think you'll be disappointed. Looks totally cool.
Get your vacuum tube mod here
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1312-space-coast-pinball/06768-rush-time-machine-simulated-vacuum-tube-led-upgrade-kit

For those installing the Ninjacamp VUK protector, I have a simpler way to install the backstop piece. I basically followed their pdf except for a few spots...

This is abbreviated a bit assuming you've already read the official doc.

My simpler steps:
1. Remove the mech
2. Drop playfield and sit on two supports in front.
2. Insert the tpu backstop piece and rotate it counterclockwise it'll it stops.
3. Using 3" of scotch tape, fold over last 1/2" to make a "handle". Using the rest, temporarily tape the tpu backstop to the wire behind it (right side of inner loop). The goal is simply to keep it upright for a few minutes. Doesn't have to be perfect or pretty, just basically in the right neighborhood.
4. Lift playfield and insert duck bill as directed. Ensure you're fluffing the tpu on the top side from underneath to make sure the leading edge covers/ protects the wood properly.
5. Do step 2 again. Fluff tpu as needed carefully with edge of small screw driver or toothpick (safer). Remove scotch tape using handle.
6. Reinstall mech, test, etc.

This is a TON easier than removing the wire form etc. Works great!

I'd bet you still have the old flimsy one installed.

I have. They are fine.

Email Stern support. They will send you out a new one. They've been very good with regard to replacing defective parts.

I dug out a few "Choice" Rush Tour shirts for a recent Prog Cruise. I only wear for "Special Occasions." I picked ones that related to the Rush pinball machine for the cruise. I'm sure others have similar cool tour memorabilia. Here they are.

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Go into setup Rush and bump up the VUK power a bit. This resolved for me. Give it enough juice to bump at least one of two balls out.

Stuck balls continued...

Oh, while you're at it, go into the SPI settings and adjust the feature to turn off tilt when Coin door is open. If you really have a stuck ball happen, you can open door and shake it loose without fear of a tilt (assuming home use and key in door).

IMHO, not needed. I think the metal frame alone is a much better design that clips below the wood to hold it much better than the original incarnations. I do like the platypus VUK thing and the Roll The Bones switch setup drop covers.

Or simply set ADJ > RUSH > #10 VUKPower from factory 150 to 165 and no more problem. Actually 1 time in 800+ games I had 3 balls go in the vuk, but it cleared.

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I've only heard of 2 node 10 boards getting damaged in this thread. I don't see it as something that's happening to most or even many machines.
The new machines seem to have a daughter card. I'm guessing that the ferrite rings could not possibly save a chip from burning through like I saw in one image. That's my 2 cents.

My original worked very well and had ball lock on since mid April (.089). It "lost" the ball a few times and did a ball search. New switch is perfect. Based on the old design, i imagine table angles can come into play. I also KNOW that the opto's black plastic is brittle and must be handled VERY delicately, Makes it hard to adjust. The extra FOOT on the new switch holds the new one properly after it's adjusted. So you've NEVER had a ball search with your old switch?? Must have been installed PERFECTLY. Lol.

I've gotten 20k on a ball. That's the lowest ever for me too.

Check the Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/598745381195676/permalink/675305293539684/

Thank you Stern Support (Eddie) for quickly handling my split ramp rubber issue. Parts took a while, but arrived today.

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Is this something that should be sent to [email protected]? Otherwise, I'm not following.

colocole please report any bugs to [email protected] Old bugs aren't always taken as seriously and can be swept under the carpet by teams thinking they're old and were probably already fixed.

I'm not a good player, but LOVE Rush. When I got the game I could only make the time machine shot and the VUK. Would hit other stuff by accident. After a while, I started to realize where on each flipper you had to hit the ball to make a certain shot. Now I'm so much better than before. I can actually call shots and hit them at least 1 in 3 tries (Maybe better on easier ones). I think it just takes practice. I used to not nudge. Now I'm trying to nudge so I don't lose as many balls to outlines or sdtm. I can do some things ok, but not "Abe Flips" on YouTube. He's good but his videos are just too much too fast. Anyway, It's hard for me to put it all together, but I am getting enjoyment by sometimes purposely botching a game just to "try learning." And sometimes just playing and "having fun". My best score is a little over 400M and that's insane for me. My games vary from 5M to 125M regularly and when I'm doing decent it's more like 50M - 200M. It's frustrating when I drain, but I need to get the right nudges, I guess? I nudges inlanes ok, but the outlanes, I seem to not even try. Need to break that habit. Also SDTM is hard. I sometimes have success leaning the closest flipper to the ball, but Abe does slap saves. Can't seem to wire my brain to do that quickly enough. I've probably played 600 games. Love it when the game gets over 50M. Need more skills, I guess.

Just installed my lit Red Barchetta on the sandstone one lane bridge from Rocket City Pinball. Thank you @SKYKING2301! I love it!

Question: New NIB pin owner. I've been cleaning, waxing and checking the balls for scratches/nicks ~200 plays. I'm at 899 plays lifetime and the balls seem fine. Is there a school of thought on how long they last? I have a spare set here, but don't want to swap them if not needed.

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Be mmmm brave? Seriously though, the plastic on those optos is brittle and was never made to hold that big metal plate on with all the forces acting on it. I'd screw it in. You can add to your comfort level by placing the screw alongside the edge of the playfield to see it's shorter, plus it'll also be going through that metal leg shortening it by that much more. Once your switch is dialed in, you want it to stay in that spot. Also consider how many of the knockers, mechs and lights are already screwed into the pf with the same screws.

Totally agree. Intent is to be campy. Let's be clear, they're also reading them at times and they ARE NOT actors. For every slightly stilted read (Geddy, I'm looking at you), there are 4 awesome ones (deep Rush lore and perfect execution). Heck, Geddy even sings a few. Ultimate awesome: Geddy being Cartman being Geddy is priceless!!!! "I am Geddy Lee and I'll sing whatever lyrics I want!"

Alex does pretty awesome acting! (He's a ham)

PS the "8 meeeeloooin" is definitely Austin Powers' Dr. Evil.

Watch the YouTube video I posted.

The click sound is mechanical. It's generated by the microswitch. You will hear it even unplugged and sitting in your hand. You should do an initial adjustment when it's still in your hand. Once it's attached to the subway, if it doesn't click, you may need to slightly loosen the two screws into the optos and slightly rotate the metal part until it can click, then tighten and test with the scoop test. If it's not clicking ever (rare) then you may need to remove and bend etc. as was posted.

The click will only happen when you actuate the little lever on the microswitch (with your finger when Uninstalled, with a screwdriver or ball when installed).

Watch the whole minute and twenty, but the line is around :43 seconds. Somewhere in the pin, the actual Geddy, reads this line using a Cartman voice. "I am Geddy Lee and..."

Fwiw, I've only heard the callout a few times (2 or 3). I'd guess it's in Tom Sawyer mode rarely.

I have both pinwoofer and the volume control from pinball life. They don't interfere with each other. It works great.

Plus, the Magnetic cover won't hold very well to a plastic apron... how's that supposed to work?

Could get a premium or le design, but won't they have the ic scanner hole in a different place?

You were also lucky enough to get one of those "Rare" early Pro's with the funky side art where Geddy's bass has 3 machine heads and 6 strings! Bonus! Enjoy it! It's a great game.

Another funny callout by Alex during Working Man mode... "Hey, did you get the memo? It says Blah, blah, blah..."

Reference to his famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech (at approx 4:10 but makes a bit more sense in context of the video video below the speech first)

Your picture with mods. If you read way back in this thread to near the beginning, it was discovered that the wrong art file was sent out to be made into the side art. You got one of the very first off the line, before they fixed it. Bass should have 4 strings and knobs. Yours has 6 strings, 4 posts and three tuning knobs (machine heads). You have a "Rare" PRO. Enjoy!

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If you would have received your game in April, you would start every multiball with 3 instead of 2 balls and a bunch of other settings which were updated in a more recent release. Read through the Readme. Set it so that you have fun. It will help you learn the shots and deep rules. I still don't know them all. Make it enjoyable. No shame in that. Once you feel more comfortable you can always change them back. There's a setting that you can "install" home mode too.

I was so excited and yet bummed last night... One of my last games, I got 220M on "ball 1" (with 2 free balls).. half of my best score ever. (Awesome for me) Then the next two balls, I flubbed and ended with 222M!!!! It happens too often to me where I do awesome on ball 1 and am not consistent or do poorly on first balls and crush ball 3. That is what's frustrating to me.

I would start here. https://pinwoofer.com/blog/pinwoofer-stern-spike2-rush-amplifier-settings/

Then tweak to your liking.

Geddy's Backline installed. Dryer and Henhouse. (NOTE: The location I am trying for henhouse does NOT make it easy to remove playfield, so it may end up on other side of dryer. ) Thank you Tom At Diddy's Mods!
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I installed both the switch and the Stern protector. They're both easy to do if you just take your time. The Stern protector is no harder to install than Ninja.

Agree with everything. Slight correction US airplay started in Cleveland (not Columbus) by DJ Donna Halper (Working Man).

How do you remove that spongy black speaker grill? Can it be put back to stock, or does it get destroyed?

Thanks

The Ninja Soft Plunge Corrector seems to be doing the job. Easy install.20220705_222651 (resized).jpg
Note to Lighted One Lane Bridge Barchetta owners, you'll have to slightly adjust the zip tied wire. See below. 20220705_222635 (resized).jpg The Ninja spinner protector is also working. It seems to give the spinner extra weight which seems to boost scores. Anyone else seeing that?
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I hope it'll be fine. Most owners haven't had that problem. Mine has 1000 games. Knock on wood.

What did they tell you? You're one person who actually emailed with them.

Cool videos. Really explains what I could NOT understand before. Fwiw, my Premium has NEVER done this in over 1000 plays. I wonder if the gate swings too freely? Not sure.

Sorry your pro translite wasn't to your liking. I personally LOVE the premium art in total. Moving Pictures is my favorite album, and I also love Test For Echo. You get a lot of those along with Presto, fly by night, and 2112 (and the Rush album) in the premium art. Hope it grows on you.

Dude, that sucks. Not supposed to look that way.

I agree completely. Want Vuk protected, but NEVER had rejects before. You think it's that back piece?