“Hello Friends! Up for auction is a 100% fully working Roland SH-09!! This synth shows it’s age(check out photos) in the case but all pots, sliders, switches, and keys work well!! Also I’m including the Kenton MIDI to CV converter with power supply and CV and Gate cables(I paid $300). This is a great analog synth that you could easily clean up for the museum or keep as is and rock out at the dive bar. ” Link
“Description:
Vintage Roland SH-09 Analog Synthesizer Keyboard
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Shows sign of heavy use. Works great. Comes as seen in pictures, so don’t miss out on this great deal. ” Link
“Up for sale is Roland SH-09 monophonic analog synthesizer, one of the most popular monosynth from Roland’s classic SH series.
The unit seems to be functioning fine, all the keys and knobs and sliders worked fine when I tested. However, line out from the Output seem to be not working properly so I tested the unit using Phones output into an amp. Its working fine through Phones output.
Cosmetically there are few paintings done on knobs and sliders as you can see. There is also a sticker on the back. But apart from that the unit is in pretty nice condition if you consider that this is from the very early ’80s. There are some minor ware and marks, but nothing major, overall nice cosmetic condition.
Comes with Roland hard case as shown.
I will also include the original owner’s manual in Japanese.” Link
“Roland SH-09 analog monophonic synthesiser with original Roland keyboard stand
Functional condition is excellent as it was serviced last year by Andy Horrell at Emis synth museum
Cosmetic condition is good – some minor scuffs on panel in keeping with it’s age.
Pitch bender is also present and correct unlike a lot of other SH09s appearing on Ebay where they have snapped off
Comes with original Roland stand and looks the business – retro heaven.” Link
“Super fat analog monosynth. Missing slider cap on release slider. Only small cosmetic blemishes, mostly quite clean.” Link
“Description:
Roland Synthesiser 09
Model: SH-09
Condition:
Has cigarette burn
Missing a couple of slider things
Tested OK” Link
“Roland SH-09 mono Synthesizer
optisch und technisch 1A Zustand!
great condition!
Die Beschreibung für den SH-09 kann man bitte im Internet nachlesen.” Link
“For Sale is my Roland SH09 Mono Synth in good working order
This synth is in very good condition with all sliders and knobs and the original 2 pin euro type plug still connected (adapter included)
There is a basic wooden case to protect it included
Origanal manual included” Link
“This particular SH09 is in good condition considering it’s age. Cosmetically it’s not the best you’ll find, but the synth is clearly well-used and it gives it character. It does look as though it has been around and seen a few things in it’s time but otherwise any “damage” is purely superficial. One of the sliders (the VCO on the Audio Mixer section) is crooked but works absolutely fine and, probably a little more annoying if you are not used to the instrument, a few of the labels have rubbed off, but that’s the worst of it and is really pretty minimal for an instrument such as this. There are minor scratches to it’s chassis, a couple stickers and so on but that’s it.
The important thing is that it plays superbly and sounds absolutely brilliant. The power cord is hardwired into the synth, meaning no ugly PSU’s to lose or damage and a much more steady, reliable source of power. It has it’s original manual too (which certainly helps with those few missing labels!!).” Link
“Get yourself a bargain on a classic pre-MIDI monosynth!
Fantastic for both dirty analogue bass and sci-fi fx – this is one for the synth collector/enthusiast
The Roland SH-09 as used by Orbital, Vince Clarke, BT, Conemelt, Josh Wink, Banco De Gaia, Mr. Oizo, Ladytron, Jimmy Edgar, Dave Holmes, Freddy Fresh, OMD, and 808 State!
The SH-09 features:
Oscillators – 1 VCO with selectable ramp, PWM, noise or square waveforms
LFO – switchable sine, square or random waveforms
Filter – cutoff/res/env
VCA – ADSR
Arpeg/Seq – NO
Keyboard – 32 keys
Control – CV / Gate
Date Produced – 1980
Also worth mentioning:
This is a monophonic and not polyphonic synth so only one note can be played at a time
There is no MIDI socket or MIDI function built into this synth but you can control it’s playback via an external MIDI device using the CV/Gate sockets on the back panel of the synth (please see photo)
* additonal CV/Gate to MIDI box required but not included
It’s been safely cared for and used in a smoke-free environment. All sliders and knobs are in good working order and condition. This synth is in near mint condition, however, there is a small area on the D2sharp key which appears to have been melted by something (previous owner). This is purely a cosmetic imperfection as the key is still fully functional. This may even be a replaceable part stocked by Roland.
This is a great sounding synth which I will be sad to part with but I’m sure it will make somebody very happy. I am selling simply because I am trying to clear some hardware from my studio as I no longer have the room” Link
“This is a Used Roland SH-09 Synthesizer. This rare gem produces one-of-a-kind synth sounds.
One of the rubber feet on the bottom are currently missing, but practically anything can be used in its place. Unit is perfect working condition.” Link
“You are bidding on my Very Cool monosynth Roland Sh-09 Classic 80′s Synth. I have had this keyboard for years, and its really not getting used like it should. So it needs to go to a good home. It hasn’t been played for a long while but i’ve plugged it in and it all appears to work correctly. It could probably do with a service as like i said its a pretty old keyboard.
The condition is excellent, considering the age however as with any instruments this old it does have some signs of use with some scuffs, scratches and marks here and there. There is also a little rust on the metal bodywork however this doesn’t effect the sound in anyway. It looks good for its age.” Link
“Roland SH-09 Analog Synth
Working Perfectlly,European user needs voltage changer,Machine has been cleaned and meintennanced up
Includes :Gigbag.
About the Damage: The Machine is Super Excellent condition Very clean for the ages,” Link
“As new still in box Vintage analog Roland SH-09 synthesizer from 1980. This synthesizer has all paperwork, manuals and original Roland box and packaging. It is robust, lightweight and great for a touring band.
Appearance; Brand new, only used briefly at home in the 80′s and stored away for grandchildren who aren’t interested.
Perfect condition no marks or scratches.
Note, if you are local and wish to test, please bring own instrument and amp. It is in original working order. Would suit musician or collector. ” Link
“The synth is in MINT condition, and working good, 120v, original power cord. ” Link
“Up for sale is my Roland SH-9 Vintage Monosynth. I believe it was made in 1980, and has been recently serviced. It is in perfect working condition, with no major marks, etc, and no missing sliders. It has the original 110v power cord attached. The high Bb key makes a little click sound when depressed, but works perfectly and is not cracked, chipped or damaged.” Link
“im finally selling my trusty old SH-09, ive had this for at least 20 years, its has been used an abused in the studio and on the road for the first 15 of them, it has sat in the corner off my studio now for 5 years virtually untouched, The condition is Very USED, but still works fine, a few off the sliders are a bit noisy but nothing a bit off cleaning wont sort out, the only problem is the Pitchbend “stick” has snapped off but the wheel is still there an works ( See pic 3) !! ” Link
“I am reluctantly selling my cherished Roland SH-09, it’s in fantastic condition as can be seen from the pictures, everything works perfectly and it sounds amazing. ” Link
“Fantastic vintage analog mono synth. I bought this at a boot fair and it appears to be working perfectly but I’m not familiar enough with the machine to guarantee it, so the item is ‘sold as seen’.
However I’m happy to upload some audio samples of maybe I can even film it in action. As I say it seems to me to be working great and sounds amazing, I’m tempted to keep it but I already have several mono synths and can’t justify – or find space – for another.
Cosmetic condition is really good although inevitably there are a few scratches and scrapes and one slider knob is missing as you can see from the photos.” Link
“You are looking at a Vintage Roland SH09 in great working condition. All knobs and faders in working condition. This keyboard is a true classic and is built like a beast as well.
Great bass sounds and spacy effects. I’d love to keep it but need to bring in some cash. That’s the only reason I’m selling. Looking for someone to give it a nice home.” Link
” For sale we have a Roland SH-09 vintage analog synthesizer.
The sh-09 is an early Roland monophonic synthesizer with a single oscillator.
Also has a cool external input feature!
Looks and functions excellent! There are small cracks near the pitch bend (a common issue with the SH-09) See photos.
Includes (attached) power cord. Packed securely for safe shipping!” Link
“Nice Used Roland Synthesizer 09, SH-09. All knobs, switches, and keys tested and unit works great!” Link
“Roland SH09 Analogue Synthesiser with Roland stand.
Great Condition for it’s age!
All functions have been tested and are working fine.
The portamento slider knob is missing.” Link
“This item is part of around 40 items that are up for auction as part of a house clearance, following a friend’s death (with proceeds to his daughter). They have been turned on to check they are operative, but have not been tested further than that (although many were used recently and/or repeatedly).
I’m afraid that I cannot answer any technical questions whatsoever, as I don’t know the details of the items – we have just photographed them, noted the model numbers etc, and found out a bit about them online.” Link
“Cosmetically in very good condition for its age – only the odd small scratch here and there – barely noticable as the pictures tell. The pitch bend wheel tip was however broken off by a previous owner. The pitch bend still works fine though. Everything electronically works as it should. I own also a 2nd SH-09 and have used that synth existensively for the past ten hours without issue. These are great little synths and easy to use and quick to operate live. Fanstastic fat bass sounds right through to electronic beeps and bubbles the SH09 shines. This synth for sale I believe to be in the same electronic condition having run it through its paces I found no problems whatsover” Link
” Roland SH 09 Very Famous Synth
Mint Condition…All Faders are smooth and no crackles…All functions working perfectly…No physical damage except minor scratches here and there. Pitch bend perfectly intact. All keys intact. 30 year old synth.
Recently looked at and cleaned out by a synth maintenance company.” Link
“Roland SH-09 Monophonic Analogue Synthesizer
You are bidding on a Roland SH-09 Vintage Analogue Monosynth.
The synth is in working order but there has been physical damage to it over its 30+ years life.
The plastic next to the pitch bend has been broken as well as some minor damage to the on/off switch. Some of its black paintwork has also come off (see photos)
The operation of both the pitch bend and no/off switch are not effected by this damage. A couple of fader controls are a little stiff with age but are fully operational.
The synth was in this condition when I purchased it 20 years ago and has been well looked after ever since” Link
“YOU ARE BIDDING FOR A GENUINE ROLAND SH09 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER .
I HAVE HAD THIS SYNTHESIZER FROM NEW, BOUGHT IN CAMDEN TOWN ROCK SHOP 7TH MARCH 1981.
IT COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX, PACKAGING (LEFT AND RIGHT POLYSTYRENE END COVERS), OWNER’S MANUAL AND ORIGINAL RECEIPT.
IT IS IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH EVERYTHING WORKING.
THERE ARE NO MARKS, DENTS, SCUFFS OR SCRATCHES EXCEPT FOR ONE TINY SCRATCH ABOVE THE LETTER D UNDER ENV.
ALL SLIDERS, KNOBS, BENDER AND KEYS ARE IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION.
THE SYNTHESIZER WAS BOUGHT FOR HOME USE AND HAS NEVER BEEN USED OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE!!! IT HAS HAD VERY LITTLE USAGE.
THE SOUND IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!
FULL WORKING ORDER.
THE SYNTHESIZER HAS ALWAYS BEEN COVERED AND HAS BEEN STORED IN A DRY SAFE CUPBOARD.
THE BOX IS A BIT BATTERED AS IT HAS BEEN KEPT SEPARATELY ON ITS OWN IN THE LOFT.” Link
” All functions work as they should
No noisy sliders
There are some small rust spots on the top panel of the synth but nothing too major” Link
“This item does not work properly and will require repair. This unit powers on however it produces a high pitched squeal that we could not eliminate. The modular LED light was also flickering repeatedly. Please note that some of the slider caps are missing however the EXT slider is completely missing. Please refer to the photos below for more information.. Therefore we are selling the item without a guarantee for Parts/Repair. Please bid accordingly!” Link
“this classic vintage analog roland sh-09 is fully working! all knobs and slidders and bender / keys and all functions are 100%. comes with the original manual too! for it’s age it has some scratches and touch ups here and there with black and white paint. white on a line where the white line had fadded. a very small touch up. black on the back in a spot and a few little areas on the front are black. they did a great job! it looks great and sounds great! they just don’t make them this solid these days! it’s like a TANK! ” Link
“this roland sh-09 is fully working. all knobs and slidders and bender / keys and all functions are 100%. for it’s age it has some scratches and touch ups here and there with black and white paint. they did a great job! it looks great and sounds great” Link
“Up for auction is the Roland SH09.
This is a monstrous synth and I part with her reluctantly! The classic sound of vintage analog Roland monosynths is enhanced in this unit with an additional sub oscillator, which really beefs up the sound. The filter is excellent, and you can process external signals with it. Modulates using sine/square or sample/hold as well as portmento.
This machine is in great condition, the only flaw is that the plastic top of the modwheel has snapped off at some stage, which doesn’t affect operation, but should be easy enough to fix.
You will love this amazing synth.” Link
“This Roland Sh09 is in excellent cosmetic condition and works perfectly. I would give it a 9 out of 10 for looks, This synth was recapped about 3 years ago and a couple of the pots have been replaced. It is back to to the same specs as the day it came off the Roland factory floor. The sh09 is really a classic and has such an organic sound I have a sh101 and that sounds for lack of a better word like plastic. One other thing is that this is all discrete circuitry and therefore will always be easy and cheap to fix unlike a lot of CEM based synths of that era, I said I would never sell it but I have 2 sh09s and a sh02. Also of interest is I bought this synth from Fleetwood Macs manger back in the nineties. Not sure if it was used on anything but it did belong to them at one time. ” Link
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I rescued this from a studio attic a fair few years back, looks like it has the power unit still intact. Keyboard seems nice still and both end cheeks are intact but have some wear. There is a crack on the body near the bender wheel. Its missing the all the VCF/VCA/VCO boards.
I also have 2 of the ‘knobs’ and 3 slider caps as well as some screws and washers.” Link
“Hear we have a Roland SH09 Analogue monosynth in really good condition.
No breakages, fully working.” Link
“Roland SH09 Vintage Analog Synthesizer
Japan: 1980
Serial Number: 003879
Voltage: 117VAC (USA/Japan)
Condition
Cosmetically: Good. General minor scuffing, but still very nice. Part of pitch bender snapped off but is still usable.
Functionally: 100% no issues at all.” Link
“Up for sale: Roland SH-09 Synthesizer. Everything is fully functional but it is missing some of the slider caps and there is a crack around the pitch bend. None of this effects the functionality one bit. ” Link
“Drehknöpfe, Tasten, Schalter voll funktionsfähig, siehe Fotos.
Der SH-09 ist ein kompakter, monophoner Analog-Synthesizer mit 32 (nicht anschlagdynamischen) Tasten. 1 VCO kann alternativ Rechteck, Puls, Sägezahn oder Noise produzieren, wobei ein Suboszillator eine oder 2 Oktaven tiefer zumischbar ist. Der Klang wird von einem dynamischen 24dB Tiefpass mit Resonanz (bis zur Selbstoszillation) und einem dynamischen Verstärker geformt, die sich eine ADSR-Hüllkurve teilen müssen. Der VCA kann auch durch Gate oder Hold gesteuert werden. Zur Modulation stehen ein LFO, Portamento und der Pitchbendhebel zur Verfügung. Audio-Effekte gibt es keine, aber CV/Gate Ein- und Ausgänge, sowie ein externer Audio-Eingang.” Link
“RECENTLY SOLD ON EBAY BUT DAMAGED IN THE POST !
IT HAS NOW BEEN PROFESSIONALLY REPAIRED AND FULLY SERVICED BY “SYNTHPROF”
I WONT BORE YOU WITH THE DETAILS YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT THIS IS
COSMETICALLY GOOD CONDITION TO SAY IT IS OVER 30 YEARS OLD
COMPLETE AND FULLY WORKING WITH ORIGINAL MANUAL
THE WORST BIT IS A MARK ON THE PLASTIC END CHEEK NEAR THE PITCH BEND (SEE PHOTO 6)
HAS USUAL WEAR YOU COULD EXPECT FOR A SYNTH THIS AGE (SEE PHOTOS)
WILL BE PACKED SECURELY FOR POSTING BUT BEARING IN MIND WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMEND PICK UP” Link
“Roland SH-09 Vintage Analog Synthesizer KULT 70er Jahre im TOP Zustand!!!
Incl. einem Roland Koffer!!
Aufgrund einiger kostenreduzierender Massnahmen konnte dieser Analog-Synthesizer damals sehr günstig angeboten werden. Erst durch ihn wurden daher Synthesizer in Japan sehr populär. Der SH-09 zählt zu den eher sehr selten aufzutreibenden analogen Synthesizern von Roland und liefert trotz der recht einfachen Ausstattung mit nur einem VCO, Filter und Hüllkurve doch einen ansehnlich fetten, analogen Sound, der vor allem für die Erzeugung von monophonen Synth-Bassläufen geeignet ist. Über die CV-/Gate Eingänge ist dieser Synthesizer äusserst schnell anzusprechen und daher auch gut in modulare Systeme zu integrieren. Auch in der Techno/House-Music ist dieser robuste Synthesizer sehr beliebt und wird oft und gerne von bekannten Top Acts der Szene eingesetzt.” Link
“For sale: one Mad Max Roland SH09. The story is this- I got it at a garage sale 10 or 12 years ago in rough shape cosmetically… I don’t understand how, but the front panel was rusted in a fairly bizarre way and there was no saving the original paint. I considered having it powder coated and making it fancy looking again, but then I realized I had never really seen a rat rod style monosynth, so i just wire wheeled it down and allowed it to surface rust, replaced the screws with industrial looking hex head bolts, relabeled it with a red label maker, and added a few red LED’s to the control board for good measure so the control panel glows red… it looks pretty cool in the dark. Most of the sliders were replaced at the same time, I think the external input slider is the only one I didn’t change out. All of the slider caps and knobs are there, nothing is missing. CV/gate inputs work well.
There are 2 issues with it aside from the cosmetic mods. The first is that the stick part of the pitch stick is snapped off. The wheel still works fine, it just doesn’t have the part that sticks up anymore. Chipforbrains sells them for a few bucks if you care.
The second thing is that the envelope generator has an oddity. When the sustain is set below 1/3 or so, the decay setting will retrigger the envelope sort of like an arpeggiator. This is actually useful, because it adds an arpeggiator like function to the synth, and at very low settings it retriggers so fast that it produces tones similar to the polymod section on Sequential synths. I have never fixed it because it is easy to work around, and it adds a ton of additional sound possibilities that normal SH09′s can’t do. The signal path of this synth is all discrete, so repairing it to stock would most likely cost 15 cents, but you would lose more than you would gain IMO.
Another cool trick on the SH09 is to use the headphone output as the main audio out, and run the normal out into the external input, that allows you to use the external in slider on the mixer as a sort of third oscillator, again adding a lot of sonic possibilities that the average SH09 isn’t going to do. Super aggressive, clangorous sounds abound.
I have owned this synth for a long time. It works great and sounds fantastic, far better than the SH101 and later IC based Roland analogs. All keys work perfectly, all controls work good, the sliders aren’t staticy… a very unique, very cool monosynth, and the absolute *only* reason I am selling this is because an injury has had me out of work for a couple months and I really have no choice at this point but to start thinning out my stuff.” Link
“Great Little Synth
Works well and all sliders and functions work.
Manual Here:
http://media.rolandus.com/manuals/SH-09_OM.pdf
Has one replacement knob and is missing one other knob.” Link
” RELUCTANT SALE BUT JUST BOUGHT A JUNO SO IT HAS TO GO !
I WONT BORE YOU WITH THE DETAILS YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT THIS IS
COSMETICALLY GOOD CONDITION TO SAY IT IS OVER 30 YEARS OLD
THE WORST BIT IS A MARK ON THE PLASTIC END CHEEK NEAR THE PITCH BEND SEE PHOTO
HAS USUAL WEAR YOU COULD EXPECT FOR A SYNTH THIS AGE
BUT IT IS FULLY WORKING I HAVE JUST CLEANED ALL THE KNOBS AND SWITCHES
AND EVERYTHING WORKS FINE
I DID A SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON WITH THE JUNO AND FOR BASS THIS BLOWS THE JUNO AWAY
THE SUB OSCILATOR GOES DOWN 2 OCTAVES !” Link
“KULT: Monophoner Analogsynthesizer ca. aus dem Jahre 1978″ Link
“Roland SH-09 in excellent condition, full working. Sold with its manual.
Two little scratches on the back of the top panel.
A phatter sound than the SH-101,
in a synth which is much much more solid (pure steel case).” Link
“Sie bieten auf einen ca. 30 JAHRE alten !!! monophonen Synthesizer der Marke Roland.
Der SH-09 war einer der letzten rein analogen. ( Der Nachfolger war bereits digital und nicht mehr so fett ).
Über den SH-09 gibt es einiges auf den entsprechenden Seiten zu lesen.” Link
“Sounds Brilliant , all knobs and faders working perfectly , some paint chipped off the back but nothing serious.” Link
“Roland SH09 – classic vintage synth.
This lovely squelch-meister is good condition
for its age.
It is working but will require some attention
to restore it to its former glory.
Some sliders are dusty and crackle when moved.
A good service and clean-up is probably needed.
Some of the sliders have lost their plastic caps.” Link
“Sounds Brilliant , all knobs and faders working perfectly , some paint chipped off the back but nothing serious” Link