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The Grounds of Alexandria, Alexandria, NSW, Australia Restored, hybrid four group La Marzocco GS2. T is machine started as a stock GS2 and had been in stor- age for years; it was in bad shape. It was then torn apart and rebuilt with restored original parts and new, current production parts. New MP caps and GB5 brew boilers and steam valves were added. It has custom wiring and con- trols with displays on the operator and customer sides of the machine so that machine temperatures and shot times could be viewed by both. T e end product was a hybrid of old and new, all done while keeping the original look and body shape of the classic GS2. Cosmetic mods: • chrome and brass plating • powder coated frame and steam boiler • engraved glass sides • custom material and fi nish body panels • wood and acrylic accents • interior machine lighting Functional mods: • GB5 mechanical paddle groups • brew boilers with dual regulated pumps • GB5 steam valves and wands • modifi ed steam tips • updated safety equipment • custom wiring with modifi ed GB5 controller MAKING EQUIPMENT YOUR OWN Ma'velous, San Francisco, CA 2010 Musashi 4 Hybrid four group La Marzocco GB5 T is machine started as a stock four group GB5 EE. It then was completely disassembled and customized from the ground up with individual boilers and regulated motors for each group. T e body was completely changed, exposing the groups, with engraved glass sides and back revealing a powder coated steam boiler, polished tubing and manicured wiring. "T e four groups, each with its own motor, allow my baristas to dial in diff erent pressure and temperature profi les for the coff ees they serve. Right now, I have one for the Ecco, one for the Black Cat, one for the Wendelboe, and one to experiment with, Phillip Ma. " explains owner Cosmetic mods: • chrome plating • powder coated steam boiler • engraved glass body panels • wood and acrylic accents • body shape redesign and exposed groups Functional mods: • individual brew boilers • exposed mechanical paddle groups • individual regulated pumps • foot pedal operated steam valve • custom wiring and controls www.baristamagazine.com 65