> Hey folks,
>
> I recently bought a A-100P9 but was quite surprised to find that the
> finish is textured instead of smooth like my monster and A-100P6
> cases. Anyone else have this textured finish on their recently
> purchased P9s or was my case just one of a small manufacturing run
> Any idea if the plain/smooth finish cases will still be available
>
> Kindest regards,
> John

My message dated December 23,2009 says:


Dear members,

our case manufacturer has converted a few weeks ago to a new wood version
with grained surface for the A-100 cases as they can no longer get the wood
with the even surface that was used earlier. They have buyed up all of this
wood type they could get. But since a few weeks the stock is used up and
they told us that there is no chance to get the old version. This is why
during a transitional period both wood versions (even and grained) may be
delivered. Thereafter only the grained version will be available. All A-100
suitcase versions are affected: the standard suitcaese with 6 and 9 U
(A-100P6, A-100P9), the monster base (A-100PMB) and all monster cases with
6, 9 or 12 U(A-100PMS6/9/12). In the future we will stock only the A-100P6,
A-100P9, A-100PMB and the 9U single monster case (A-100PMS9). The A-100PMS9
has the best cost/performance ratio of all monster cases. The other monster
cases will be still available but not held in stock (about 4-6 weeks
delivery time).


Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer