“I’ve had this for six months and have had a blast with it. But I still find myself using my juno 6 more and I’d like to send this to someone who will give it love it every day of the year.
The synth is in perfect working order and great cosmetic shape with no scratches or nicks. it comes with the original case
I’ve had it tuned up at Main Drag where they fixed a faulty broken tuning pot and did general cleaning.
The SH2 is a 2 oscillator monosynth from the early eighties. It also has a noise filter too for creating swaths of ambient awesomeness. I have used the noise filter to make some really cool cymbal type sounds for drum programming.
It has the heaviest square/triangle bass Ive heard. Much faster attack than, for example, the minimoog.
each Oscillator has four octaves and functions independant of the other. you can tune and detune them to your hearts content.
What Ive used this for most of all has been feeding drum programming , mostly kick drums, through its external input and filtering the signal to create subs which you can then tune to the track. It’s amazing what this does for tracks. ” Link
“Roland SH 2 is around 30 years old. It the Japanese version, but has been upgraded to US voltage 1 year ago. It operates perfectly with standard 117V US power. Oscillator 1 is a little wonky I never have been able to get it to track properly. May be easy for a tech to fix, but I never opened the synth up. Oscillator 2 seems to track perfect. I may be setting some things ups wrong but I’m not sure. Its analog and analog can be a little wonky sometimes. Patience is neccessary for a synth like this so keep that in mind. I have enjoyed it and will provide a demo of the actual synth in action so you can hear it. It is a great noise maker, but tuning may be something you want to address. ” Link
“Roland SH-2 Synthesiser with Rare Roland CB-09 Case.
Check out my other auction for a Roland CSQ-600 CV/Gate Sequencer.
Fully working and very good condition overall considering the age.Cool serial number(well I think so)
The case will fit the CSQ-600 or SH-09 as well.
There is some glue residue on the back from a sticker sometime in it’s former life.It does come off a little, but I left it as it’s not a problem.Other marks are more visible in the pictures due to the close up nature of the photographs, and are not as apparent in real life.” Link
“Roland SH-2 Analogsynthesizer in hervorragendem Zustand / Roland SH-2 Analog Vintage Synthesizer in Near-Mint Condition
Nach langem hin und her habe ich mich nun doch dazu entschlossen, meinen Roland Synthesizer zu verkaufen. Er ist ein wirklich tolles Gerät, doch ich habe ihn beim Musikmachen so gut wie nie benutzt. Zum Rumstehen ist er einfach zu Schade. Er ist vor allem für Sequenzersounds, Bässe und Leads der etwas härteren Gangart geeignet. Im Vergleich etwa zu einem Minimoog würde ich ihn als etwas böser und dafür dann etwas weniger rund beschreiben. Er ist einfach zu editieren und spielt sich über die Tastatur wirklich gut.
I finally decided to sell my Roland synth because I was rarely using it for my music-making. It’s a shame to have it just standing around. The SH-2′s specialities are leads, sequencer-sounds and basses of the more harder kind. You can get a bit more grimey, dirty sounds out of it and it has a less round sound compared to e.g. a Minimoog. The keys are great and editing is straight-forward.
Zustand / Condition
Wie auf den Fotos zu sehen ist das Gerät in einem sehr ordentlichen optischen Zustand. Wenn überhaupt gibt es ganz minimale Kratzer. Auch die dazugehörige Tasche sieht absolut neuwertig aus. Technisch gesehen weist der Synth keine Mängel auf. Es ist ein sehr alter, analoger Synth, d.h. das Soundbild ist bei weitem nicht so stabil, wie bei einem digitalen Gerät oder einem Plug-In. Das gehört allerdings zum Charakter eines solchen Gerätes und ist kein Mangel.
The synth is in near-mint condition. Check the photos! There may be some very minor scratches, if any. The optional bag looks great, too. There are no functional issues or faults. It has, like any old analog synth, some instabilities when reproducing sounds. These form the character of such a unit and are not some sort of malfunctioning.” Link
“Overall, the synth has seen some use during those long 30 years
but every function still works as it should!
and I have also rebuild both oscillators and outputs stages (brand new ICs are socketed and fitted instead of old rusted ones)
All plastic knobs are present except the portamento slider (check the pictures) but it doesn’t affect anything!
Some marks on the back panel near Roland logo (check the pictures)” Link
” All control knobs are in place (plastic sliders/knobs all present)
I would say that this unit has hardly been used since it was made over 30 years ago.
Some marks on the back panel (with outputs) but don’t forget how old this unit is.” Link
“Roland SH-2 Analogsynthesizer in hervorragendem Zustand / Roland SH-2 Analog Vintage Synthesizer in Near-Mint Condition
Nach langem hin und her habe ich mich nun doch dazu entschlossen, meinen Roland Synthesizer zu verkaufen. Er ist ein wirklich tolles Gerät, doch ich habe ihn beim Musikmachen so gut wie nie benutzt. Zum Rumstehen ist er einfach zu Schade. Er ist vor allem für Sequenzersounds, Bässe und Leads der etwas härteren Gangart geeignet. Im Vergleich etwa zu einem Minimoog würde ich ihn als etwas böser und dafür dann etwas weniger rund beschreiben. Er ist einfach zu editieren und spielt sich über die Tastatur wirklich gut. I finally decided to sell my Roland synth because I was rarely using it for my music-making. It’s a shame to have it just standing around. The SH-2′s specialities are leads, sequencer-sounds and basses of the more harder kind. You can get a bit more grimey, dirty sounds out of it and it has a less round sound compared to e.g. a Minimoog. The keys are great and editing is straight-forward.
Zustand / Condition
Wie auf den Fotos zu sehen ist das Gerät in einem sehr ordentlichen optischen Zustand. Wenn überhaupt gibt es ganz minimale Kratzer. Auch die dazugehörige Tasche sieht absolut neuwertig aus. Technisch gesehen weist der Synth keine Mängel auf. Es ist ein sehr alter, analoger Synth, d.h. das Soundbild ist bei weitem nicht so stabil, wie bei einem digitalen Gerät oder einem Plug-In. Das gehört allerdings zum Charakter eines solchen Gerätes und ist kein Mangel. The synth is in near-mint condition. Check the photos! There may be some very minor scratches, if any. The optional bag looks great, too. There are no functional issues or faults. It has, like any old analog synth, some instabilities when reproducing sounds. These form the character of such a unit and are not some sort of malfunctioning.” Link
“der roland sh 2 ist ein kraftvoller und leicht zu bedienender
synthesizer welcher trotz seiner limitierten bedienelemente
eine breite palette an klängen erzeugen kann, egal ob bässe,
lead sounds, elektronische percussion, fx sounds oder melodien,
hier kann vieles verwirklicht werden und das dazu mit einem aüßerst
warmen soundgefühl, analog bleibt nunmal analog.” Link
“This synth has been well used but well loved. It is over 30 years old and has a few paint chips to prove it, but as you can see from the pics it’s in good condition. Everything works perfectly on it, the only minor issue is that a lot of the sweep on the volume knob happens in the last third as you turn it, but in my experience, people tend to max the volume on synths and then adjusts amps/PAs accordingly, so not a real issue. It’s a remarkably versatile synth with a simple yet powerful interface, and is great fun to use. ” Link
“Zur Versteigerung steht ein Roland SH-2 Analog Synthesizer mit dem dazugehörigen originalen Hardcase (sehr selten).
Optisch ist das Gerät quasi in “mint condition”, wie auf den Fotos zu sehen. Es stand immer nur in einem Nichtraucher-Heimstudio und wurde nie live eingesetzt.
Technisch wurde das Gerät vor kurzem bei X-Tended in Berlin überholt, Tuning und Recapping sowie Einbau eines nagelneuen EU-Netzteils inbegriffen. Alle Schalter und Regler funktionieren natürlich einwandfrei.
Wie bei praktisch allen Geräten aus dieser Generation gibt es bei manchen Tasten manchmal Doppeltrigger. Spätestens bei der Ansteuerung über CV/MIDI ist dies aber irrelevant.
Bei Fragen einfach eine Nachricht schicken!” Link
“For your consideration: A used Roland Sh – 2 analog synthesizer keyboard. It is in absolutely pristine condition considering its age. Wear and tear is very minimal, no scrathes, scrapes, or rust. It was completely serviced, tuned and cleaned 1 year ago and given a clean bill of health. All functions (keys, sliders, knobs, switches, inputs outputs, cv gates) work 100%. A serious collectors piece for synthesizer lovers…hard to find one of these in such outstanding shape. I am slimming down my studio, as I no longer have time for all my toys, ” Link
“You are bidding on a Vintage ROLAND SH-2 Synthesizer. This is the Aus 240v version.
This is a fantastic little analogue synth with some fat sounding oscillators.
The synth does power on and make sound but there something not quite right with it, I have no technical skills or knowledge when it comes to synths so I can’t give much details on what is wrong. So it is being sold AS IS.
It is in really good condition for it’s age, the keys do have some yellowing but still plays fine.” Link
“Overall, the synth is in fantastic condition.
The protective plastic covers are still in place on the metal of the 4 VCO control knobs, I would say that this unit has hardly been used since it was made over 30 years ago.
With the exception of a couple of tiny marks to the front of each end panel where the synth has sat on a keyboard stand at some point, I can’t find a cosmetic fault.
I hope the close up pictures show how bright and clean this looks.
All knobs, buttons and switches are present, original and function correctly.
All keys are clean and aligned and contact correctly.
Functionality:
The unit was tested today and the synth is working as it should be: 100% functional and the tuning is stable.
This is a 110v model so has been used with a step down voltage transformer here in the UK. Transformer is included with the sale.
Also included is the original softcase and manual (Japanese).” Link
“Up for grabs is a Roland Sh-2 Vintage synthesizer…it looks good and sounds great. Everything works except for the 2 SR faders in the envelope section. S-fader is loose and R-fader is broken but I still have it.” Link
“The roland SH-2 is a rare vintage 70′s analog mono-synth. It has incredible sounding oscillators for a very warm sound. The bass response is trully amazing. You can get some very nice bass and lead sounds out of this baby. It has that famous Roland portamento to get those SH-101 type pf sounds if you want just use one osilator. It has 2 oscillators plus a sub oscillator for a huge range of sounds. It can go way beyond a 101 and it sound much warmer to me ( better oscillators more 70′s sounding). The filter is a classic Roland low pass and has that great “Roland” sound. I own two and I will never sell my other one. You can find more on the web. I had it fully diagnosed by a professional tech here in my town and he installed a new power supply, resoldered all the pc board connections, replaced some op amps and fully calibrated the oscillators to Rolands original specs. So it is solid on the inside which is a great thing for a synth of this age. I spent a total of $288 for the tech work. The outside is in great shape other than a few scratches that look like they are kinda of rusty but really not a big deal. I have included pics of the scratches. Overall it looks pretty good on the outside. i would say a 7.5 out of 10 on appearance. So yeah it looks good and sounds amazing.” Link
“First things first: you’ll see from the photos that the bender lever has snapped off. This doesn’t affect its operation one iota. It’s absolutely fine – it’s just missing that annoyingly vulnerable piece of plastic off the top. However, as I am a fan of seeing things restored to their former glory, I’ve just gone and bought a replacement lever which I will include in the package for the winning bidder to fit if required. (It’s a dead simple fit, but as it’s coming from the US I can’t guarantee it will be here before the auction ends – in which case I will, of course, send it on).
Notwithstanding the above, the synth itself is in really good condition. All the pots, switches and caps have been cleaned, tested and are working 100%. All the keys are clean, contact beautifully and are straight. These Roland keyboards are my favourite actions (this synth’s older sister, my absolutely mint SH-1 is not leaving the collection!) and it plays beautifully: smooth, fast and precise. The tuning is unbelievably stable – it drifts less with temperature changes than my Fender Strat!
Basically, have a good look at the close-up photos – I’ve not held back.
Sonically, it’s absolutely as per the video example. All the modules and functions are working beautifully.
It’s in a road case, as shown in the pics, and is complete with a proper, bound copy manual.
It’s the 240volt UK/European version.” Link
“This item is in good, working condition and includes: Roland SH-2 Synthesizer, a printed copy of the manual.
This Roland SH-2 Synthesizer is a rare North American model that supports 110 power; no converter is necessary. The synthesizer is in good working condition. Like a lot of vintage analog gear, it needs to warm up for a couple minutes to produce that classic sound. The knob is broken off the pitch bender wheel and a knob is missing from one of the envelope sliders. Neither of these items effects operation. ” Link
“Roland SH-2 with MIDI modifications.
Works perfectly.
Good condition, a few marks, but nothing offensive.
The SH-2 is a classic compact 2x VCO synth with that awesome ‘Oldschool Roland’ sound. Extremely Chunky & Fat.
The MIDI is done with a Synhouse MidiJack.. Works great.
There is a button installed on the back. Press it to activate the Midi. Press it again for CH2, Hold it down for 1 second, and the SH2 is back to local control.
Comes with a Homemade timber case” Link
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[condition]
This unit is in perfect working condition and in excellent condition!!
This unit was professionally checked/serviced/cleaned.
This item is 100v 50/60hz. you may need a power converter depending on your country.
come with original Roland case” Link
“I’m offering my Roland SH-2. Great classic synth, deep bass, dual oscillators, nice filter! Everything works and it sounds absolutely great. This one was used and has a dent in the envelope section and the little arm on the mod wheel was lost at some time in the past (very common with these). I think you can buy replacement mod wheels but it works fine as is, just a cosmetic thing. all the CV jacks work fine as well. I was using this as a controller for my modular and it worked great for that. Unlike most of the recent SH-2 auctions, this oen is located in the United States so no headaches with shipping from Japan or using a voltage convertor! This would make a great gift for yourself or the synth nerd in your life. This is a vintage synth so it is sold as-is.” Link
“This rare and sought after Synthesiser was purchased from new in 1981, has been kept in a smoke free house, never gigged and is still in like new condition, with no scratches and in full working order.
Complete with attached power cable (220v AC) but no box or manual.” Link
“[ Used Roland Keyboard Synthesizer SH2 SH-2 Working ! Rare ! ] ” Link
“This is USED Roland SH-2 Vintage keyboard and the hard case
The function works perfectly
So when you receive it ,you can use it immediately
The condition is excellent, but it is not mint for scratches.
As with instruments of this age it does have some signs of use with some scuffs, scratches and marks here and there. There are some scuffs on the body but it looks quite good for its age.” Link
“ROLAND SH-2 SYNTHESISER – ORIGINAL 1981!!
This rare and sought after piece of sound equipment was bought in 1981 by my husband at the London Rock Shop. He has had it ever since.
The SH-2 was manufactured between 1976 and 1979 and has become hard to find.
This machine comes with attached power cable but no case or manual.
The Synthesizer is in full working order and in great overall condition. Many of the knobs still have their protective plastic covers on them. The casing is slightly scratched here and there, but nothing of significance” Link
“This is USED Roland SH-2 Vintage keyboard and the hard case
The function works perfectly
So when you receive it ,you can use it immediately
The condition is excellent, but it is not mint for scratches.
As with instruments of this age it does have some signs of use with some scuffs, scratches and marks here and there. There are some scuffs on the body but it looks quite good for its age.
You can see small scratches on our pictures” Link
“Roland SH-2 analogue synthesizer
37 note monophonic
Two VCO’s 32’ to 2’
VCO 2 has noise instead of sign wave
VCF
ADSR
Sub-audio LFO
Modulation
Portamento
Gate and CV input and output
External audio input
Mixer for VCO1 sub octave, VCO1 and VCO2
All working
Serial number 901607
This is an impressive alternative to the more popular analogue synthesizers and very capable of standing up to all but the best in terms of its sonic output.
Wind in the sub-octave from VCO 1 and you will have bass to blow your speakers up with
All working in good clean condition” Link
“”In great cosmetic condition and in 100% functioning condition”
Please see pix as to unit’s condition.
All knobs and sliders function noise free.
Everything works as it should and sounds great too !!!
The SH-2 is similar in sound, features and functions to, Roland’s most popular synth, the SH-101…
but the SH-2 has two VCOs… is constructed out of aluminum… has an external audio input and has calibration ports on the front panel.
I’ have own this synth since the early 1980s and have used it in a smoke free home studio.
It’s in really nice condition and is more rare then the more available SH-101.
My motivation for selling the fact that I’m downsizing… I need the $$$ !!! ” Link
“Used condition
All functions are fine.
You can get very fat synth bass.” Link
“Roland SH-2 in good condition, with some minor scratches and dents. The keyboard is powered by 117 vac, so no power conversion is needed. Comes with dust cover, user manual, and service notes with schematics. ” Link
“Roland SH-2
monophonic synthsizer
Serial # 054881
Perfect Working Condition – Professionally Serviced” Link
” Perfect working order and very good cosmetically for its age the classic SH-2.” Link
” Biete hier eine sehr gut erhaltene SH-2 an. Das Gerät ist sehr selten und ist die einzigste wirkliche Alternative zur SH-5.
Im Gegensatz zur SH-101 macht sie ordentlich Druck und produziert keine Nebengeräuche wie Netzbrummen oder Geräterauschen.
Die SH-2 eignet sich extrem gut für unglaublich trockene druckvolle Bässe.
Es ist die 110V Variante , als Aufpreis von 20,-€ kann ein kleiner neuwertiger Umspanner dazuerworben werden.
So nun zum Zustand alle Potis und Tasten arbeiten Rauschfrei und einwandfrei, das Gerät wurde frisch gewartet und ist innen
staubfrei.
Daten: 2 Oszillatoren+ Sub , externer Filtereingang.
All works 100%” Link
“This synth is in excellent cosmetic condition and in perfect functioning condition.
This thing is in Excellent overall condition… you’ll be hard pressed to find one in better condition.
I own an SH-101 as well… and the SH-2 does everything the SH-101 does… but more and better !!!
The primary difference is the extra oscillator, the calibration ports and a better feeling keyboard on the SH-2.” Link
“Functionally 100% working order and in VERY good cosmetic condition.
Technicallyt cared for items long life and to keep great orignal sounds (electrolytic capacitors, voltage regulators and some other parts were removed and replaced with new ones).” Link
” I am selling this ROLAND SH2 in collector order, working great 100% please pick up only!!” Link
“Features:
2 VCOs + 1 Sub oscillator (waveforms: pulse, square, sawtooth, sine, noise)
Resonant, self-oscillating 24dB lowpass filter, mod by EG, LFO and Keyboard tracking.
External audio input
37Keys
CV/GATE CONTROL
The SH-2 has been used by Duran Duran, Groove Corporation, Eat Static, OMD,
Men Without Hats, and the Eurythmics.
It comes with nothing.
Please check and download the manual on ROLAND USA Support Site.
Power Supply: 100V
Use with Transformer: In USA, please google “converter 120v to 100v”” Link
“Up for auction, Roland SH-2 monophonic synthesizer. In excellent condition, I would say mint but does have some very minor scratches. Everything works 100%, no noisy sliders, this thing is built like a tank. Slightly used in my smoke free home studio.
The synth works on 100volt. I am starting this auction at 0.99 cent with no reserve and you can decide the value of it. Sad to part with the synth, upgraded recently my gear and some things has to go. Great synth, awesome bass, two oscillators and a sub oscillator. The oscillators can be detuned or be in sync, very versatile, also great to run the audio in through the filter.” Link
“Perfect operating order.Cosmetic condition is unbelievable considering the age.” Link
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Condition: B+ (No problem to play) Including: Instruction Manual” Link
“Condition: B+ (No problem to play) Including: Instruction Manual” ” Link 
“OK Guys…what we have here today is a late 1970′s Analog Roland SH-2 Synthesizer..Its in great shape and includes the original case and the added Edgar Winter clips..LOL…He added those to put a strap on it and dance around the stage while playing …I guess Keyboard Players would know that..LOL…It works great and sounds great…the only problem areas are the input jack is a little indented..Probably from someone tripping on the cord..it has worked forever so it has not been a problem..also, one of the plastic slider knobs is missing..it is still functional with it missing…It plays a bunch of cool noises and stuff…Not a keyboard per se, so know what you are bidding on…….” Link
“Roland SH-2 in near mint condition. It is 100% functionally – ALL knobs and sliders in place and working perfectly – no scratchy pots – It sounds amazing – this classic will not disappoint.
Note that this is a 117vac North American model. There are many Japanese market 100v versions out there (not cheap either) – but 117vac models like this one are quite rare.
Comes with a copy of the manual and a custom made, soft backed vinyl dust cover. This synth is from my personal, non-smoking home studio. It is spotlessly clean and will please the pickiest buyer.” Link
“I’ve had this for six months and have had a blast with it. But I still find myself using my juno 6 more and I’d like to send this to someone who will give it love it every day of the year. 
