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Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:07:01 +0000

“zum verkauf hier mein polymoog. er lief bis vorgestern ohne probleme, dann plötzlich kam kein ton mehr heraus. die leds leuchten und die presets lassen sich umschalten, aber kein ton mehr.
der poly wurde vom vorbesitzer restauriert. es wurden die kondensatoren des netzteils ausgetauscht, sämtliche lämpchen durch leds ersetzt, alle potis ausgebaut und gereinigt und alle kritischen lötverbindungen erneuert.
zum transport des polymoogs gibt es ein superstabiles case dazu, in dem ich den dicken auf wunsch auch versenden kann. dann allerdings natürlich ausdrücklich auf risiko des käufers!” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:45:38 +0000

” Polymoog Keyboard von MOOG plus Fußpedal (s. Foto). Das Gerät müßte meines Erachtens nach aus den Siebzigern stammen. Aber wie gesagt, ich weiß es nicht genau, da ich auf diesem Gebiet kein Experte bin. Es sieht rein optisch für sein Alter absolut super aus (s. Foto). Zum Technischen kann ich nicht so wahnsinnig viel sagen, da ich mich mit derlei Gerätschaften nicht sonderlich gut auskenne, sondern eher dem akustischen Klavier zugeneigt bin. Vielleicht gibt es also noch ein paar Dinge, die nicht so sind, wie sie eventuell seien müßten. Nur soviel:
- alle Tasten funktionieren. Mit Ausnahme des tiefsten G`s, denn hier kommt kein Ton.
-alle Druckschalter (Presets) funktionieren, sowie alles andere auch
- Ribboncontroller funktioniert auch

Nun zum Fußschalter:
- das linke Pedal hakelt bzw. reibt ein klein wenig beim Niederdrücken
-das rechte Pedal funktioniert reibungslos
-der “Pitch”-Drucktaster rastet nur manchmal ein, die beiden anderen funktionieren
-die schmalen Fußpedale aus metall funktionieren ebenfalls tadellos
Unter Vorbehalt der Tatsache, daß ich kein Fachmann bin für solcherlei Instrumentarium, sei eine Besichtigung des Instruments vorab immerzu empfohlen.
Diese Auktion ist ausschließlich an Selbstabholer gerichtet, da es nahezu unmöglich ist, dieses schwere und dadurch zugleich unhandliche Keyboard zu versenden!!!” Link

Moog Polymoog Project Machine

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:02:06 +0000

“I was contacted by a friend over last weekend about a polymoog synthesiser in his storage i knew nothing about, i thought i had sold years ago, it seems not.Suitable for spares or possible restoration.The missing boards i think are 3 in total, the right and left upper boards and the back central divider board.other than that the rest looks all there. I gave a wipe over today and i include a gererous picture gallery so you can see, in not bad condition , there is one corner cast cracked, this is very common with polymoogs.Also included are chrome legs missing 1 cross member ,i have seen these new as a pair for very little online.The chrome is pitting on the legs.There are no leg braces though.I have tried on the mains and though you hear a hum no lights come on. I have seen the polycom cards sell for £20 each, thats those credit sized cards you see inside.Please call me for further details if you wish on 07989-780306.I may be able to help with the missing parts as i have a couple elsewhere in storage, but this sale is for what you see, no timewasters please , delivery is possible, i will discuss this with the buyer if sold.Sold as seen with no returns.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:44:50 +0000

“This is the Polymoog Keyboard, whose Vox Humana preset was made famous by the song “Cars.” I had it in storage for a while and thought it was broken (like the one I sold recently for parts), but it actually appears to work. Every key plays, and it sounds like a Gary Numan album when you select sounds 1 and 3. Still I must be adamant about an as-is, no returns condition: there are so many cards, connectors and socketed chips inside, it’s a moving target.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:08:40 +0000

“Ich verkaufe hier aus Proberaumbeständen einen Polymoog (Modell 203A). Ist selten zu finden.

Zur Funktionalität:

Ich bin kein Experte! Tasten und Elektronik funktionieren nicht einwandfrei, heißt: Kontakte der Spieltasten selbst sind höchstwahrscheinlich korrodiert. Der Synthi lässt sich aber noch einigermaßen gut spielen.

Einstellungspotis kratzen und rauschen ebenfalls. Sound kommt raus aber nicht immer sauber und gleichmäßig. In einigen Einstellungen funktioniert es besser als bei anderen.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:53:24 +0000

“Moog Polymoog Synthesizer (model 203A) with Polypedals (Model 285A) for sale

The Polymoog Synthesizer (Serial #1127) & Polypedals (Serial #2598) are both in excellent condition. The Polymoog has recently been given a complete checkout and calibration per the Moog factory service manual, and is fully functional:

*All notes/keys functional (timbre, dynamics, touch)*

*All functions/modes operatable*

*All knobs, pushbuttons, and sliders smooth & operatable*

*All LED illuminate*

*Pitch glide operatable & linear (unique finger glide function)*

*Both Ramp & Square wave Oscillators Banks calibrated to A440*

(note: Moog factory mod for improved temperature-stable oscillators incorporated)

**Physical case condition in excellent condition, extremely clean both inside & out, clear lettering of functions, jacks, sliders and pushbuttons**

History: I purchased this Polymoog in 1983 and has been in my possession under climate controlled studio conditions ever since with no exceptions (no road trips or band gigs).

For those who are familiar with the Polymoog synthesizer, know that is was designed & engineered at the pinnacle of analog music technology, just prior to the wave of first digital CPU controlled synthesizers. It would be hard to find a nicer Polymoog with Polypedals, ready for immediate analog polyphonic synthesis enjoyment.

Bidding is for both the Polymoog Synthesizer & Polypedals (keyboard stand in pictures not included). Original operating & service manuals also included. ” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:52:23 +0000

“Moog Polymoog which has been serviced twice in the last 5 years.
It currently powers up but the sounds vary In quality.
A rough example I can give is a Mark out of ten for each preset against the sound it should make;
Preset 1 0/10
Preset 2 4/10
Preset 3 4/10
Preset 4 4/10
Preset 5 3/10
Preset 6 3/10
Preset 7 3/10
Preset 8 4/10
Preset 9 6/10
Preset 10 6/10
Preset 11 6/10
Preset 12 4/10
Preset 13 4/10
Preset 12 4/10
There are a few scratches on the plastic and some uneven keys but I’d put the overall cosmetic condition at 7/10.
All questions welcome.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:32:14 +0000

“Up for auction is a Polymoog model 280a serial #1502. This auction includes the keyboard, legs, braces and 285a Polypedal controller and copies of both owner’s manual and schematics. Cosmetically I’d rate this unit a 8 to9 out of ten. There is one slider cap missing on the bass filter section. Overall the finish is nice with very minor scuff marks and the keys are nice and white and the front panel is nice and clean and best of all the are no chipped corners. You can find slider caps at www.technologytransplant.com . The Moog liberation uses the same blue slider caps. I powered the unit up and all lights turn on and presets change and it does make sound. Some notes trigger and some don’t. My guess it’s the divider chips. ” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:26:33 +0000

“here is a polymoog. this is my friends instrument and for most of his ownership he just used the resonator section for sound shaping. we put my doeper thru the resonator section earlier today and it seemed to work fine. ok 1st things 1st. synth powers up and most of the leds light up. the 1-9 buttons all light up as they should. most of the grey var – pre – lock – waveform – feet – etc…. buttons above the keyboard light up. 2 don’t seem to work. we tried to put the doepfer thru the vcf and it just about did something the s/h depth rate etc and cutoff just functioned but the contacts are obviously filthy…. on this end of the synth the white legending is yellowish and has a ciggie burn on the last key. obviously the previous owner was a heavy smoker and used the cutoff section and resonators the most….. so most of the leds seem to be ok the resonator seems to be fine the vcf section shows signs of life…. on to the main issue and thats with the sound. very intermitant some keys work some don’t. going thru the presets they basically all sound the same a bit like a dentists drill crackly distorted sort of sound that comes and goes . same with the var preset …. obviously there’s a problem…. the ribbon pitch controller seems to just about function when a slight tone comes thru the drill sound. the mixer section seemed to work. the fm pm section definatly did something earlier. the res and vcf input on back seemed to be ok as do the obvious outputs. without getting too deep it need tlc a good service etc…. i dont know enough about synths to comment further. basically the synth voice architecture seems to be where the problem is? what i mean is the sound that comes out can almost be shaped but the sound that comes out is horrible distorted and not right. ” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:47:53 +0000

“Up for sale is a fully functioning Polymoog Model 203A Serial #3032.
Also includes the Polypedal Model 285A Serial #1478PD, Moog roadcase, and Moog service manual for Polymoog Keyboard, Synthesizer, and Polypedal.
This unit was just serviced and is fully functional with no known issues. The service company went through this entire synth to ensure it is fully functioning and has a clean bill of health.
Physically it is in superb condition with minor scratches that are hardly noticeable. This is a very clean synth and sounds great! it would make a great addition to any collection or for any performer.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:33:15 +0000

“This is a Moog Polymoog Keyboard, made famous by Gary Numan in the song “Cars,” which uses the Vox Humana preset for the main string line and the String preset for the bridge. Last week I took it out of the closet, fired it up and it worked pretty well for a Polymoog: a couple keys didn’t make sound and the Attack pre/var switch was a bit sticky. Of course today when I turned it on the lights came on but there wasn’t any sound, which is probably a simple connection issue, but, given the unreliablility of Polymoogs, I’m selling it for parts. Everyone has a Polymoog war story. This one was brought to life a few years ago by cannibalizing two other Polymoogs, swapping out boards until this one worked. The Polypedal Controller worked great last week. I’m throwing in an original service manual, because you need one if you own a Polymoog.” Link

Moog Polymoog Project Machine

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:54:26 +0000

“Moog Polymoog Vintage Analog Synthesizer – Model 203A

The first true poly synth? A classic in anybody’s book!

Not to be confused with the preset only Polymoog Synthesizer.

This was working well before being put into storage a couple of years ago. However, powering up to photograph for this auction it made no sound. Actually, there’s a very faint sound – i can hear the touch controller taking effect very very quietly.

All the knobs are present, the button LEDs work and the keyboard is level and not sticky. The preset buttons work and the numeric LED displays the correct selection.” Link

Moog Polymoog Project Machine

admin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:22:30 +0000

“Up for auction is a Moog Polymoog 280a. This is the model with the famed vox humana preset. I’ve had this in storage for about eight years. When I bought it, there were some damaged ivories. I recently replaced the damaged keys and rebuilt the keyboard subassembly. any worn bushings were replaced. the action works fine. cosmetically, there’s two chipped corners (common with polymoogs & see pics) This can be fixed with a filler resin. As far as the functionality, I’m selling this unit strictly as is. In my experience, there is no such thing as a perfect polymoog. All Polymoogs need work. These keyboards are pushing forty years old. Upon inspection,there are no cracked or missing boards and overall would make an excellent restoration with out much investment. ” Link

Moog Polymoog Project Machine

admin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:19:47 +0000

“Up for auction is a Moog Polymoog 280a. This is the model with the famed vox humana preset. I’ve had this in storage for about eight years. Since I’ve had it, I did power the unit up and got it to work with some flaws, i.e.some some notes work and others don’t. these problems are common with polymoogs. I haven’t done any restoration and has sat in storage most of the time. cosmetically, there’s one chipped corner (common with polymoogs & see pics) This can be fixed with a filler resin. As far as the functionality, I’m selling this unit strictly as is. In my experience, there is no such thing as a perfect polymoog. All Polymoogs need work. These keyboards are pushing forty years old. Upon inspection,there are no cracked or missing boards and overall would make an excellent restoration with out much investment.” Link

Moog Polymoog Project Machine

admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:41:08 +0000

“Moog Polymoog Synthesizer Keyboard for parts
Ligth up, but no sound at all. I am not into repairing it. Maybe it is nothing bad, maybe it is the end of his time. In that case you may use it for parts to fix another Polymoog friend.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:34:49 +0000

“A vintage analogue Moog Polymoog Keyboard Synthersizer with Moog Polypedals and user manual. This is a very early eample polymoog as is still called a Polymoog Keyboard , Moog changed the name to a Polymoog Synthersizer later on , Moog then relased a cutdown verion called the Polymoog Keyboard , the serial number is 1185. This polymoog is in working condition however I would suggest that the new owner has it serviced before any serious use as it has been stored away for quite a few years. I plugged the polymoog in today and all the presets works as they should and produce the correct sounds. All the switches and sliders are in working condition( a couple of the led’s are out but the switches work), all the keys work as they should and are nice and claen with no chips or scratches. The bass section is a little lower on volume. The Polypedals work as they should but you do have to wiggle the main connector to get them to power on but once on they work fine. All four adjustable feet are present but I do not have the optional legs. The Moog is not missing any parts and is in pretty nice condition for a 30+ year old synth, please see the pictures. Some of the sliders are a little noisey but a good clean should sort that out. This is a great sounding polyphonic Moog and was used by everybody from Emerson Lake and Palmer to Gary Newman , it has a very distinctive sound. I am offering it here on a sold as seen basis with no return and due to the age of the synth I can offer no guarantee.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:40:40 +0000

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Functional Issues/Problems: Some of the keys don’t seem to work at all, some work intermittently, and some work fine; some of the sliders are very scratchy sounding and some don’t seem to do anything at all.
Auction Includes Only the Following: 1 synthesizer

Moog Polymoog electronic synthesier keyboard. Unit is in excellent condition. Cosmetically, there are some good easily noticeable scuffs and scratches on the encasing, keys, control panel, and rear connection panel. The whole unit is quite dusty from being in storage. Functionally, some keys don’t seem to work at all, some work intermittently, and some work fine; some of the sliders are very scratchy sounding and some don’t seem to do anything at all. These issues are known in this model.” Link

Moog Polymoog Project Machine

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:13:31 +0000

“Polymoog MOOG mit Case Synthesizer stand jahrelang ungenutzt im Proberaum.

Wenn man ihn anstellt, passiert nichts – weiß nicht ob man es reparieren kann.

Gerät wird ausdrücklich als ” DEFEKT” angeboten” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:01:00 +0000

“I had begun restoring it (polishing keys and looking for replacement parts) but got busy in school and overwhelmed with the size of the project.

I am a vintage synth fan but not an expert.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:17:45 +0000

“Up for auction is a Polymoog 203a. This keyboard was my Father-in-laws and I do not know much about it. I plugged it in and it lit up. I hooked up a speaker to see if it made any sound. I’m not sure that I had it connected correctly. It had a hum. I was able to get sound out of it when I pressed the keys but not sure if it was doing what it should. I’m sure it needs gone over and tuned up after being stored for so long. I know it worked well when he stored it 20 years ago.That being said I am going to say this unit is in non working order. Sold as is with no returns

Also included in this auction are the chrome legs, manual and the model 285a foot controller.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:02:58 +0000

“ich biete hier einen alten moog an. Zur funktion kann ich nicht viel sagen. Er gibt töne von sich ,allerdings nur leise und teilweise krachen die potis .Gehen sie also davon aus ,das daß gerät überholt werden muß.Ich verkaufe ihn sicherheitshalber als defekt.Wenn sie sich vorab ein bild machen möchten ,können sie gerne nach absprache vorbeikommen.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:18:03 +0000

“* CLEAN PHYSICAL CONDITION
* EVERYTHING WORKS 100%
* CLEAN SIGNAL
* PROFESSIONALLY TUNED BY DELTRONICS (chicago)
* SERIAL # 3908 and MODEL# 203A
* STAYS PERFECTLY IN TUNE
* POLYMOOG PEDAL INCLUDED (see last picture)
* ORIGINAL MANUAL INCLUDED
* VELOCITY SENSITIVE
* FULLY POLYPHONIC
* 71 KEYS

VINTAGE POLYMOOG with POLYPEDAL CONTROLLER for sale.
Recently serviced, tuned, and cleaned. I had many of the contacts rewired by a professional tech who specializes in analog gear. Took over a month to go through all the functions and rewire components. I paid close to $1K to service. TECH made sure that all functions work 100%. All knobs, sliders, and buttons work. There are no scratchy sliders. Also the Pitch ribbon controller is in good-great condition. The condition of the body looks good. There are few body marks on the back, sides and 1of the keys but nothing major. The body looks great for it’s age.

THESE SYNTHS ARE RARE TO FIND, THERE WERE FEW THAT SOLD WITHIN THE YEAR ON EBAY BUT NOT IN THIS CONDITION. THE EARLY POLYMOOGS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR TUNING ISSUES BUT THE TUNING IS ROCK SOLID WITH THIS ONE. ” Link

Moog Polymoog Project Machine

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:14:58 +0000

“This is a vintage MOOG POLYMOOG synthesizer made ca. 1979. It is not working properly. There is a loud ground-type hum that is louder then any of the synth sounds that we can get to sound. All keys seem to work, but beyond that, it’s beyond us, Being sold “AS IS” for a fixer-upper or parts.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:43:57 +0000

“I have a Moog Polymoog 203a synth I’m looking to sell. This is one of the last 100 made and has all of the factory enhancements and modifications that were made through the production run. It has also had all new divider chips (and sockets added) along with having most all the CMOS chips replaced along with most all the opamps. Replaced about 3/4′s of the transistors too. The dividers and CMOS chips were a major source of failure in the originals so I wanted to replace them all to make it much more reliable. All the LEDs have been replaced with ones that take less current (but look the same) so strain is taken off the power supply. The Ua726 reference oscillators have been replaced with brand new ones. Needless to say, a lot of work has been put into this polymoog and it is about 99% functional. Only issue is that the VCF filter attack and decay are not working correctly and one key needs a bushing (currently taped to make it level, as you can see in the picture. the key DOES work). It works, it just doesn’t sit right and level with the other keys. I will also throw in some spare parts including chips and polycom cards.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:17:21 +0000

“Here for sale a Polymoog synthesiser in reasonable working order and the pedal controller that came with it. This has sat on our shelf for over a decade and is suffering from lack of use. It really needs a good dusting off and swishing out. That said it does all seem to work, but I’m sure it would sound even better with a service. The sounds are massive. ” Link

Moog Polymoog PCB

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:10:24 +0000

“This is an original NOS Polymoog right-hand board.
It has never been used or installed.
No screw marks are present at the mounting holes.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:49:21 +0000

“Ich biete hier einen moog Synth in gebrauchtem zustand an,das gerät hat dem alter entsprechend kleinere kratzer und gebrauchsspuren, auf dem blauen tastenfeld in der mitte sind die buchstraben abgegriffen,ein schieberegler ist verbogen und der knopf fehlt(er funktioniert aber noch).

Ansonsten habe ich nicht viel plan von dem gerät .Es scheint aber zumindest teilweise zu funktionieren .ich habe es an einen gitarrenverstärker angeschlossen und es kamen töne heraus. Allerdings nur leise und mit nebengräuschen , zwei tasten gehen nicht. die poties krachen teilweise ein wenig. Das blaue tastenfeld in der mitte geht (man kann klänge auswählen.).

Alles in allem gehe ich davon aus ,das das gerät überholt werden muß und verkaufe es ausdrücklich als eingeschränkt funktionsfähig.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:34:16 +0000

“Here we have an incredibly rare Polymoog. These hardly ever come up and this is a rare classic. There are one or two people in the U.K who have loads of these things stored away which is why, essentially, there are not many of these in circulation. I thought it would be nice therefore to release one into the sales arena to give you guys a chance of owning one. It’s the only one I have and I don’t want to hog them as some do.

This one functionally is top notch and functioning absolutely perfectly. It has been recently overhauled and serviced by a top U.K service engineer.

This is the model 203a version and NOT the 280. So this is called the synthesiser. It has keyboard written on it. The reason I believe to be the case is that Moog named this the Polymoog keyboard when it was built pre-1978. They then launched the model 280 post 1978 which became the keyboard. This version was then renamed the synthesiser.

To be absolutely fair, some people and purists prefer the newer keyboard model 280 version because of its abilities to replicate the famous Garry Newman sound but this model 203a selling here isn’t a million miles away from replicating the same sound, it just isn’t quite as easy to do so.

Everything you need to know about this synth if you aren’t sure about it should be found on vintagesynth.

Cosmetically, to be absolutely honest, this is not fantastic. Its ok, you know pretty good for its age kind of stuff but it would be very wrong to suggest it was excellent or mint, it is good, probably not even very good, just good or maybe fair. I hope I have been reasonable in spelling this out.” Link

Lot of Polymoog Cards

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:25:52 +0000

“Hi there. Yeah, we have these things. Not exactly sure what they are. Fellow ebayers notified me that these are Polycom filter or voice cards for a Polymoog synthesizer or keyboard. 8 Moog circuit board cards, with different values of what I assume is resistance. Maybe you can use the main IC…. 3 are 711 949-040077-000 , 4 are 707 949-040077-000 and last one is 915 949-040077-000. Here are what the resistances are….390 k, 2x 680k, 2 x 820k, 1.5M, 2.2M and 2.7M. ” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:46:59 +0000

“THIS AUCTION IS FOR THE RARE MOOG POLYMOOG 203A ANALOG POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER “THE FIRST OF IT’S KIND” (NOT THE LESS EXPENSIVE “STRIPPED” DOWN MODEL THE MOOG POLYMOOG 280A KEYBOARD) WITH A NEW PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM MADE BLACK AND CHROME HEAVY DUTY FLITE CASE WITH TWO HEAVY DUTY HANDLES & TWO HEAVY DUTY LATCHES TO OPEN & CLOSE THE CASE. FULLY INTACT EXCEPT FOR ONE SLIDER TAB, ONE BOTTOM RIGHT COVER SCREW KNOB, ONE LEFT BACK COVER SCREW & TWO SMALL STRIPS OF PLASTIC WHICH CAME OFF FROM INSIDE THE COVER. (THE SLIDER TAB CAN BE REPLACED WITH ANOTHER SLIDER TAB & THE SCREW KNOB & COVER SCREW CAN BE REPLACED WITH SUITABLE HARDWARE THAT WORKS. THE PLASTIC STRIPS CAN BE RE-SECURED WITH GLUE OR DOUBLE BACK TAPE.) NO LEGS OR FOOT PEDALS COME WITH THE SYNTH. A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUAL FOR THE POLYMOOG KEYBOARD WHICH IS SIMILAR, REPAIR MANUAL, PATCH SHEET & 4 FUSES (2 IN THE UNIT & 2 EXTRA) ARE INCLUDED. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS POLYMOOG 203A IT WAS NEAR THE END OF THE PRODUCTION OF POLYMOOG 203A’S PROBABLY AROUND 1980. WHICH IS A GOOD THING!!!

THIS IS A GOOD CHOICE OF A POLYMOOG SYNTH TO RESTORE AS VIRTUALLY ALL THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPONENTS (EXCEPT FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED) ARE PRESENT AND HAVE NEVER BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY. THIS IS A GREAT POLYMOOG SYNTHESIZER FOR A RESTORATION PROJECT AS IT IS IN GREAT PHYISCAL SHAPE. THIS POLYMOOG DOES NOT POWER UP!!! THEREFORE THIS SYNTH IS OBVIOUSLY BEING SOLD “AS IS”. SO YOU WILL HAVE TO REPAIR IT IN ORDER TO USE IT. FIX IT OR USE IT FOR PARTS FOR THE POLYMOOG YOU ALREADY HAVE (PARTS FOR THE POLYMOOG ARE SCARCE AND VERY…VERY… EXPENSIVE AS IT IS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO FIND OEM PARTS. ALL OF THE EXTERNAL BUTTONS, KEYS, KNOBS, SLIDERS, SWITCHES, TABS, INTERNAL BOARDS, CHIPS, WIRING AND ALL OTHER PARTS ARE PRESENT AS NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN TAKEN OUT OF THIS UNIT. ALL 71 KEYS ARE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE AND DO NOT STICK. THE CHASIS OF THE UNIT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS WELL AS THERE ARE NO CRACKS. JUST A FEW MINOR SCUFFS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SYNTH. THAT’S IT!!! THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER UP!!! THERE’S A GOOD CHANCE THE POWER TRANSFORMER IS NO GOOD AND WILL NEED TO REPLACED. I HAVE SEEN THEM GO FOR FROM $50 to $100. The part numbers for the power transformer are as follows:

The Prior Moog Part # was 43-160

The Most Recent Moog Part # is 954-041170-001

Another possible cause may be a faulty power supply circuit board. This is even more of a common problem with Polymoog’s from what I understand.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:40:27 +0000

“This keyboard was plugged in and it turns on. I wasn’t able to get a sound out of it. I am not familiar with this instruments, so I might have not sure ir I set it up right. It is in good cosmetic condition without any chips or cracks on keys. I don’t know the year but it is vintage. The serial number is 3608.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:04:26 +0000

“Von diesem MOOG trenne ich mich besonders ungern. Aber ich habe einen zweiten und ich brauche Platz.

Dieser Polymoog ist optisch in Zustand 2. Es gibt einige wenige Kratzer und er könnte mal ein Wischtuch gebrauchen.

Technisch hat er zur Zeit Probleme mit den Tastenkontakten. Es gibt teilweise Doppeltrigger und Nebengeräusche. Ich wollte die Tastenkontakte immer mal reinigen. Aber ich habe nie die Zeit dazu gefunden.

Ansonsten sind die Funktionen alle gegeben. Die Tastatur spielt sich hervorragend und ist nicht ausgeleiert.

Diesen Moog möchte ich eigentlich nicht versenden. Weil ich aber aus eigener Erfahrung weiß, dass man manchmal trotzdem bieten möchte, auch wenn man weiter weg wohnt, kann ich ihn sehr sicher verpacken und mit einem Sonderversand auf den Weg schicken. Die Kosten schätze ich auf 50-80 Euro. Aber ihr könnt gerne einen Versand vorschlagen bzw. organisieren.

Ich kann auch anbieten, den Synthesizer nach Bonn, Aachen, Düsseldorf oder Frankfurt a.M. zu liefern, wenn wir einen Termin vereinbaren.

Das Case gehört übrigens nicht zur Auktion. Das möchte ich gerne für meinen verbleibenden Polymoog behalten.

Noch ein paar Infos zum Polymoog findet ihr auf unserer Website. Einfach mal unter „Tastronauten“ googeln. Dann im Menü „Tasten“ anklicken und links den „Polymoog“ Button auswählen.

Viel Spaß beim Bieten und vor allem beim Spielen.” Link

Moog Polypedal

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:51:15 +0000

“Vintage Moog Polypedal Controller Pedal. Just came out of storage.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:30:58 +0000

“Used Keyboard In Poor Condition. Does Not Work. For Parts Or Fix It Yourself! Sold As Is, No Returns. – Item Number:6863″ Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:32:04 +0000

“Up for auction: Polymoog Synthesizer Model 203A, complete with Polypedal Controller and original metal legs.

This one is of the latest generation of Polymoogs, serial number 3795. It actually bears the name Polymoog Synthesizer on the front (instead of Polymoog Keyboard).

This machine has been overhauled extensively. The overhaul includes:

Repairs: this Polymoog has been fixed. It is one of the few around that are 100% functional.

Keyboard contacts have been cleaned and aligned. All seventy-one rubber keyboard bushings have been replaced with brand new ones. All thirty seven indicator LED’s for the pushbuttons on the front panel, as well as their current regulating resistors have been replaced with new ones that are less energy consuming and thus put less strain on the power supply.

All the capacitors on the power supply have been replaced with new ones in order to reduce chances of burn out.

All fifteen hundred solder connections for the polycom and balance card slots on the three motherboards have been re-soldered to reduce occurrence of fuzzy or dead notes on the keyboard.

All eighteen opamp IC’s LM3080AN on the top left and top right circuit boards have been replaced by their modern day equivalent NTE 996. The old LM3080AN is a common cause of failure in polymoogs. The NTE996 is more durable.

All internal adjustable parameters have been tuned and calibrated.

It has been serviced with durability in mind. This is not a guarantee because the Polymoog remains a sensitive instrument that needs care and attention, but the chances of survival for this one have certainly been improved.

Cosmetically it is in pretty reasonable shape. It does show some wear and tear but overall nothing too outrageous considering it’s age. The worst thing in my opinion would be some curling at the corners of the stickers on the left hand side front panel. See pictures.

The Polypedal Controller, model 285A, serial number 1898 PD is working 100% as well and is in good cosmetic shape.

Included with this sale are five spare Polycom cards and three MM5823N frequency divider IC’s to further increase the potential lifespan of this machine.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:46:29 +0000

“Unieke Polymoog keyboard uit 1979 Keyboard heeft een doorgebrandde trafo maar is voor de rest intakt.

Zijn er maar drie van in Nederland gemaakt.

POLYMOOG KEYBOARD UIT 1979 [ WELKE OOK DOOR EMERSON LAKE & PALMER WERD GEBRUIKT ]

ZIJN ER MAAR 3 VAN VERKOCHT IN NEDERLAND

VOEDING [TRAFO ] IS DEFECT DUS KAN HEM NIET UIT PROBEREN

INCL ORIGINEEL MOOG VOETPENDAAL

INCL ORIGINELE MOOG FLIGHTCASE

DIT IS ECHT EEN COLLECTORS ITEM VOOR EEN HANDIGE Synthesizer FREAK ” Link

Moog Polymoog Pedals

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:43:06 +0000

“For auction are a set of Moog 285A Polypedals. Untested and sold as seen, there is very little electronics inside these pedals as they are for the 2 versions of Moog Polymoog being 203a Synthesiser and 280a Keyboard. These pedals can make great change to some of the preset sounds to these now classic Analogue Synthesisers, they can also open up the filters to awesome effect, i understand they can be used on the Minimoog if you are fortunate to own one. In good condition and intact, sold as seen with no returns, pick up only if possible, delivery / meet possible , will courier at last resort , i will set £25 for the service, these pedals are about the weight of a Micromoog quite heavy and good packing will be needed.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:23:03 +0000

“You are bidding on a Poly-Moog Keyboard from 1975. Works well, some controls may need to be cleaned. It does NOT come with Pedal/Controller Model 285A which is Made in the USA, if you would like the Pedals as well they will be on a separate auction. All of the Note Keys are working(they produce Sound). All of the Sliders seem to be working, and are not making any static noises, although one knob is missing. There are (37) control buttons above the keys, each with a red indicator light, (4) of these lights are not working. The pitch controller bar is working.The Serial number is #1111, and it was made in Buffalo, Ny . This keyboard has Line, Level audio output. You will need a Amp(such as a guitar amp or PA Amp for sound) I have a separate inexpensive amp if you are interested. This is for local pick up only unless the buyer arranges there own shipping.This is located in Phoenix, Az 85016.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:38:54 +0000

“For sale is this vintage original Moog Polymoog keyboard synthesizer. I believe the model was constructed around 1975.
The beast is in working condition and playable but it is in need of some TLC which I can’t afford to provide. It has various
ailments due to its age, noisey, crunchy faders at times and has variable volume response to keys and presets. It works much better if you
let it warm up for about an hour, seems to hold its tuning better then. All the keys work, nothing in particular is broken
though some buttons are more responsive than others. The foot pedal box is included and this isn’t working very well.
There was some response with the swell but nothing from the other parameters. If it was a house this synth would be advertised
as a “renovators dream”. All 4 of the original screw in legs are included but I have only one of the cross bars (i’ve seen
replica’s on ebay overseas) – I never used them myself preferring to have it on a heavy duty keyboard stand.
It is heavy, you can carry it yourself but its better to have two people. I don’t have a manual for it but you don’t really need one.
Years ago on the net I saw that you could buy a copy but i never got around to it, so if you look you might find.” Link

12 Polycom cards and balance card for Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:05:19 +0000

“If you own a Moog Polymoog Synthesizer or Moog Polymoog Keyboard, then you know what these cards are for.

These are from my Polymoog Keyboard, which I had been working to restore for months, but the synth has too many issues to sort out. This set of twelve Polycom cards, an entire octave’s worth, has been tested, and were playing just fine. I cannot guarantee how they will perform in your machine, since I was unable to totally sort out all the issues with my Polymoog. However, in every aspect that I was able to test them they performed very well. Also included in this listing is a working balance card.

This auction includes only the twelve Polycom cards and the balance card, and nothing else.” Link

Lot of 5 Polycom Cards for Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:03:26 +0000

“If you own a Moog Polymoog Synthesizer or Moog Polymoog Keyboard, then you know what these cards are for.

These are from my Polymoog Keyboard, which I had been working to restore for months, but the synth has too many issues to sort out. This set of five Polycom cards has been tested, and seem to be playing just fine. I cannot guarantee how they will perform in your machine, since I was unable to totally sort out all the issues with my Polymoog. However, in every aspect that I was able to test them they performed well.

This auction includes only the five Polycom cards, nothing else.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:14:08 +0000

“Zu verkaufen gibts einen Original Polymoog Synthesizer, Modell 203A, mit der passenden Fusspedaleinheit (“Polypedal”).

- analoger Synthesizer von Moog
- Produktionszeit: 1975 bis 1980
- vollpolyphone Klangerzeugung
- Anschlagdynamik, halb gewichtete und splitbare Tastatur
- zweifach multitimbral
- warmer, analoger Sound
- Pro Stimme: 2 Oszillatoren, ein Preset Filter und ein VCA mit ADSD Hüllkurve
- Global: 4 LFOs, Resonatorbank, 24dB Filter mit eigenem LFO, variablem Keyboardtracking, Sample & Hold und ADSD Hüllkurve
- 8 editierbare Presets plus “VAR” (frei einstellbares Preset)
- zahlreiche Ein- und Ausgänge (für Steuerspannungen und Audiosignale)
- Pitch Ribbon Controller (Bereich: plus/minus ca. eine Quinte)
- Polypedal mit zwei Schwellern für Pitch und/oder Filter Cutoff, sowie für die Lautstärke. Sustain Pedal, Pedal zum Umschalten von Single auf Multiple Trigger, externer Synth on/off.
- Seriennummer 1645

Der Polymoog wird so, wie er ist verkauft. Eine Garantieleistung oder Umtauschrecht können nicht gewährt werden. Ich versichere jedoch, dass sich das Gerät bis auf einige Gebrauchsspuren in sehr gutem Zustand befindet (mit einer Ausnahme: beim Polypedal ist der eine Drehpotentiometer zur Regulierung des Pedals defekt, was jedoch erstens beim Spielen nicht ins Gewicht fällt und zweitens mit geringem Aufwand repariert werden kann).
Ausdrücklich sei darauf hingewiesen, dass der Polymoog ohne Originalbeine verkauft wird.
Abholung in Stuttgart oder Zürich. Versand per DHL oder ähnlichem ist bestimmt möglich, müsste aber vom Käufer organisiert werden.

Wie hier so üblich, gehen die Ebay Gebühren auf mein Konto und der Transport auf Deins.
Bezahlung bitte nur per Überweisung oder Bar, Paypal nur nach Absprache.
Bei Fragen, einfach mailen. Ich antworte so rasch als möglich.
Viel Spaß beim Bieten.

English:
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME
Polymoog Synthesizer, Model 203A, with Polypedal, serial number 1645″ Link

Moog Polymoog Road Repair Kit

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:04:43 +0000

“This original and very hard to get moog synthesizer repair kit was only sparly used

and can still do lots of other neccessary repairs on the Polymoog synthesizer. It contains

a variety of hand selected and marked original spare parts and circuit boards specially

for repair purposes. Since the original synthesizer size and weight was enormous,

shipping almost impossible a few repair kits where distributed to ease this procedure.

By now these Kits are impossible to find.

From this kit where only taken some 10 semiconductor IC’s some dozens

are still left like new on the original black polstering foam. For details please

read the parts list further down in the item description.

Partslist

- 3 Circuit Board modules 980-0401488

- 1 Circuit Board module 980-040156-03 EL104

- 1 Foot with winding

- 1 Metal cased 10K potentiometer with gold plated pins

- 9 Mechanical miniature springs for Keys

- 4 Seven pin single side ceramic IC sockets

- 4 Eight pin single side ceramic IC sockets

- 1 Touch sensor grid tape

- 11 Red LEDs

- 12 DC power Regulators

- 23 Small signal Transistors

- 3 Metall cased Transistors

- 4 Mains Power Fuses

- 4 Case wood screws

- 4 Metall screws with flexible angle

- 28 Film Capacitors in sealed package

- 22 Diodes

- 4 Resistors

- 2 Eight-Pin thoughhole connectors

- 5 Metal cased mono resitance slider

- 1 Metal cased stereo restance slider

- 9 Dual General Purpose Operational Amplifier ICs

- 6 Dual Complementary Pair Plus Inverter ICs

- 9 Misc discrete 8-pin ICs from RCA

- 2 Low power dual Amplifier ICs

- 4 Bimos Operational Amplifier ICs

- 3 Metal cased Linear Precision Voltage Regulator ICs

- 4 Cmos Nand Gate ICs

- 2 General Purpose Transistor Array ICs

- 2 Seven-Segment Decoder/Driver IC

- 1 BCD-Dezimal Decoder/Driver IC

- 1 Dual-Master-Slave Flip/Flop IC

- 4 Dual Complementary Pair Plus Inverter ICs

- 4 Bilateral Switch ICs

- 4 Nand Gatter ICs

- 2 Dual Four Channel Multiplexer/Demultiplexer

- 2 BCD-to-Seven Segment Latch/Decoder/Driver

- 2 Mics Divider ICs

All parts are still in good condition and ready to use.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:54:24 +0000

“The time has come, and I have to sell my Polymoog 203A, serial #1917. This one is unique because it came from Sony Music recording studios in New York City when they were closing their doors. Unfortunately, I am not sure what artists may have recorded music with it. I had it serviced last year. Serviced meaning it was opened up by a technician that fixes keyboards, amps, and everything was cleaned, etc. All the keys work, but I am having some problems with the bottom row of sounds (6-9) Sometimes they worked and sometimes not. Lately it’s more like “not”. It’s missing one knob (see photo), otherwise it seems to work ok. Case has some scratches, but nothing terrible. Please see photos for full details. It does not come with any accessories, you get JUST the keyboard (and I have a new power chord that fits and works fine). I am not an expert on these, or repairing them, so I am selling it “as is”. I tested it to the best of my knowledge, but am not sure if I missed something or not, besides a few of the sounds not working.” Link

Moog Polymoog

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:14:31 +0000

“Selling my now classic and much desired Moog Polymoog, model 280a keyboard or known as the Gary Numan one.The polymoog works but needs some attention to be fully working, some of the presets need tuning as while the brass ones are fine the string ones dont sound as they should the best preset of all the immortal Vox Humana although there could be better, the harpsi, clav presets seem ok, there is not quite the modulation there should be ,however the filter seems ok and the bass filter fine, out of the 71 key notes 69 play , im sure the fault is with dead polycom cards as the keys have their separate card, these cards provide an instant fix to any dead note.Otherwise the rest of the polymoog seems to work, the pitch ribbon is fine , as far as condition goes quite good with a corner piece of cast missing see pics, some grazing to back of plastic top cover, this polymoog is dated Jan 1979 which i think would have been the final year of production or thereabouts.Some will know this synthesiser quite well , Gary Numan used one on the Pleasure Principle Album in 1979, and later on Telekon Album in 1980, perhaps best known on the No 1 1979 single Cars. I dont think this polymoog needs too much work to get all working , but selling as is with no returns,and yes once all working if Vox Humana is played through direct output the Cars/Airlane sound is there ,i understand its a raw sound with no filter. Altogether a now scarce classic Moog synthesiser still quite capable of making electronics that modern gear cannot. I will include spare polycom cards to replace the dead ones and a high quality copy spiral bound operation manual. Pick up only,i prefer cash on collection or bank transfer however i will leave the choice with you.A free still sealed CD of The Pleasure Principle will be included in the sale to demonstrate the sweeping filtered electronics of the Polymoog.” Link