Many thanks for the reply.

I knew that Empeg became Rio, which was around the time my Empeg hit the shelf to gather dust.

I look at my Empeg these days, and think "What an ugly lump", though I do need to do some clean-up work on it (bloody dust).

I am just wondering if any1 ever made some form of faceplace replacment for the MK1?

In adition, can I still get Sleds for the MK1?
I still have 1 of the 2 I was supplied with, but the cable on the ariel insert is broken, so rather than repair it with my super-clumbsy hands, I will opt for a new sled (not that I need it yet).

Many thanks anyhow.