So I finally got my FM9 protectors from ZenRigs and thought I'd update this thread with a little review.
First of all, they look and fit great on the FM9. There is a small amount of play and flex in them, but nothing that really concerns me. The magnets are not flush mounted but glued on to the surface, so they sit about 1/16" proud of the face of the unit. After playing a set the bottom left guard is always slightly askew, but not by much, and not enough to affect the usability, visibility, or protection they offer. The graphic bar he sells would probably fix that problem by"locking" everything into place, but without a clear customization option I skipped out on adding that piece as the designs offered aren't really my cup of tea. Let me get my bands logo on there though, and I'll order one TODAY!
Did I mention these look great? The CEBA protection is hideous IMO, while these actually enhance the look of the FM9 somehow. They just plain ol look badass on there, and I've no doubt they'll protect the screens from dropped mics and what not, which is what I bought them to do for me. Better lit pictures for his website are sorely needed, as the very dark ones he has up there now do not do these justice.
Longevity is yet to be seen. While the plastics seem high quality, there is some vinyl film smartly applied to keep the glare down to a minimum. I could foresee those looking a bit worse for wear at some point, but it's really too early to tell. If they do, it should be pretty straight forward to peel them off and replace yourself. Maybe a refresh kit of vinyl appliques could be offered if it ever gets to that point?
All in all I'm happy with my purchase, and as long as a little bit of a fulfillment wait is acceptable to you, I recommend picking these up for your Fractal product, I don't think you'll be dissatisfied in the least.
