# Moog Taurus
“Up for auction is a vintage Moog Taurus I bass synthesizer. If you’re looking at this auction, then you probably already know what this is. This has been dubbed the fattest bass synth ever built, and has been used by the likes of Rush, Genesis, Yes, Led Zeppelin, Weezer, and Mastadon, just to name a few. This unit has a low serial number of 1432. I just received this synth back from repair by Armen’s Musical Instrument repair, one of the few synthesizer repair shops that is endorsed by Moog. It has been calibrated, cleaned, and has a brand new power cable. The synth shows the usual signs of use, but is in great shape for a unit this old. Three of the plastic foot pedals are missing. I have seen pedal sets for sale on eBay twice since I bought this synth at the end of the Summer. If I was looking at this auction, I would be inclined to ask, “If they’re so common, why didn’t you buy them?” During the first listing, there was a pedal set for a Taurus II on craigslist for $100. I intended to buy that, take three pedals, and resell it. Unfortunately, by the time I contacted the seller, they were gone, and the eBay auction had ended. The second time they were listed on eBay, I didn’t notice until after it was over, and they were in the completed listings. It’s possible that more have sold on eBay in that time-frame too and I just missed them. The point is, that they’re not all that uncommon to find, so you can save a bit of money and replace them later. But, if you think you need the shiniest, museum quality gear to make great music, take a look at this photo of a little bit of the Chemical Brothers’ gear. The starting bid is how much money I have in these pedals. I bought these to use, but I’ve decided to put music on the back burner for now and focus on my screen printing business. This is a great deal on a synthesizer that I have seen sell many times for $3500+. This is one of the rarest and most desired of all Moog synths, and definitely the only bass synth you want to play with your feet. Don’t be fooled by the cheaper Taurus IIs, those are nothing more than Moog Rogues with foot pedals. If you want that real Taurus sound, this is the only way to go. You are more than welcome to come see the pedals in person and test them out. Feel free to ask any questions that you have. I have 100% positive feedback, so bid with confidence. Good luck!” Link