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Reviews For: Garrett Verta-Plex Vertical Bug Conversion

Category: Keys & Paddles

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Review Summary For : Garrett Verta-Plex Vertical Bug Conversion
Reviews: 1MSRP: 115.00 + shipping
Description:
Combining the mechanism of a Vibroplex Orginal (or other Vibroplex bug) with his own base plate and foot design, Donnie Garret has created the Verta-Plex, a vertical bug.

The user supplies the bug parts, which can be new or old.
Product is in production
More Info: http://2bradioparts.com
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VE7PJR Rating: 2018-10-05
My New Favourite! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I purchased a complete new Vibroplex Original for this, because I wanted all new parts and the cost of buying a whole bug was a lot less than buying just the parts I wanted.

This review is of the conversion. The Vibroplex parts work like Vibroplex parts -- very well, in other words.

The actual conversion makes a wonderful vertical bug. The base is wider and deeper than the VIZ vertical I own. Because the back plate is aluminum it is stiffer and lighter than the brass back plate on the VIZ. This keeps vibrations down, and also changes the weight distribution of the key to be less top-heavy than the VIZ.

The fit and finsh, as well as Donnie's outstanding customer service, made the process completely painless.

Since the works is Vibroplex, it's simple to adjust and has a good solid feel. If you're like me and have a very small op desk, or if you're like me and really like vertical bugs, then this conversion will make you happy.