Zero 88 Juggler Manufacture Date

[Archie D]

Hi all, hope you are well.

I was just curious.. from when to when were the Jugglers being manufactured?
Usually, on a page (for example the Jester Series https://www.vari-lite.com/global/products/jester-series) it tells you when they were manufactured, this case being 2008-2017 for the ML range. However, on the Juggler page (https://www.vari-lite.com/global/products/juggler) it does not mention the manufacture date anywhere.

I am aware that the Jester Series superseded the Juggler, but does anybody know this information per chance? Many thanks for any info you can supply me with.

[kgallen]

Juggler was a ‘simple’ 2-preset desk so I don’t think it was superseded by Jester which is a programmable desk. 
 

I think the lineage was more like:

Level series -> Juggler

Alcora/Elara -> Jester

Illusion -> Jester TL, ML

Sirius -> Frogs

Stage Electrics had Juggler in stock (albeit clearance) earlier this year. I’ve not seen Jesters on sale new for a long time. 
 

So in answer to your question, Juggler could have been current until 2021/22 timeframe I recon. The datasheet says ‘(c) 2018-2021 Signify’ as a copyright date. The Juggler manual says 2005. So it was around for some time.

Maybe search on the forum to see if Jon mentioned a discontinue date. 

[Archie D]

10 hours ago, kgallen said:

I don’t think it was superseded by Jester

Strange, I did hear somewhere that the Jester did, although it just could be my head playing tricks on me. You are probably right in what you've presented here with the line-up of consoles, so I appreciate the confirmation.

 

10 hours ago, kgallen said:

Juggler was a ‘simple’ 2-preset desk

It also can store memories (or 'steps' as it calls them, each step being part of a 'sequence') as well as having the ability of being in 2 preset mode. I've had a play with mine at home and although rather simple in the operation of it, I admire its simplicity.

 

10 hours ago, kgallen said:

Maybe search on the forum to see if Jon mentioned a discontinue date. 

Thank you for the information you have provided me regarding the data sheet and the manual dates, I think I can try and work on figuring out dates with the info provided.
I will continue to do some more digging on the forums as you have advised. Thank you again and have a lovely day!