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<p>B-Stock</p>
<p>Occasionally we make &quot;b-stock&quot; available. For monome, “b-stock” simply means minor cosmetic imperfections in the metal finishing such as a hairline scratch, visual interruption in the texture, or watermarking in the anodization. To note, b-stock devices are:</p>
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<li>Brand new. Not used, not returns.</li>
<li>100% functioning, new circuitry.</li>
<li>Free from machining errors or dents from mishandling.</li>
<li>Warrantied for two years, same as all monome devices.</li>
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<p>We go to great lengths to inspect and frequently re-buff each metal component. If a metal component is graded as b-stock, it means we can't call it absolutely perfect, but we cannot justify the energy (and money) to ship it back to the machine shop to strip the finish, rebuff, re-anodize, and ship back to us for re-inspection.</p>
<p>So instead we offer b-stock at a discount. Note that we cannot exchange one b-stock unit for another if the imperfections are undesirable, but we can process a return, subject to our <a href="/policy.html">standard policies</a>. If you visit our workshop in person, you're welcome to sort through the b-stock units.</p>
<p>Typically, you will not notice the flaw of a b-stock unit unless you are very deliberately searching for it. Even we frequently have a difficult time re-identifying the visual issue after its initial classification.</p>
<p>Though we cannot document the flaw of each b-stock unit ahead of purchase, here are a couple of examples. Note that these photos were taken to maximize the visibility of the flaw: at other angles of light reflection they are completely invisible.</p>
<p><a href="/image/high/bstock1.jpg"><img src="/image/bstock1.jpg" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>Above: discoloration above the first arc knob.</p>
<p><a href="/image/high/bstock2.jpg"><img src="/image/bstock2.jpg" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>Above: hairline scratch on the grid, with discolorations in the upper corner.</p>
<p><img src="/image/refinishing.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>This is our typical refinishing setup. Isopropyl alcohol will clean the surface, and then an ultra-fine scotch-brite pad will remove surface scuffs and even the texture. If you have an old machine that needs a solid rework, we recommend this technique.</p>
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<p>monome &mdash; updated 08/08/25</p>

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