Celebrating and tracking down classic synths
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“Korg polysix synth for parts restoration. If you’re reading this you don’t need to be told why this keyboard is awesome.
I bought this one 17 y ears ago and never worked on it or used it. it needs a battery board apparently. It’s missing two keys and a small button. Beyond that I don’t know. But it appears to be in decent workable condition. ”
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“The Korg DSS-1 is a vintage 61-key digital sampling synthesizer and keyboard. It was manufactured by Korg and is part of the Synthesizers category of musical instruments and pro audio equipment. The DSS-1 features sampling capabilities and is a digital synthesizer.”
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“If you want a professionally restored Mono/Poly, with extras like MIDI, extended functionality, and a custom hardwood case, I sincerely don’t think you will find a better deal than this.
Professionally serviced by Synth Tailor Electronics for the long haul: leaky caps replaced, oscillators tuned up, Tubbutec mod installed for expanded MIDI functionality, maple hardwood case, power supply rebuilt, rubber contacts for the keybed replaced. This is ready to last in your studio for years to come. I am happy to set up a video call if you would like to see the functionality of this synth. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“**Local pickup only**
Here we have my
Working KORG POLY-61 Vintage 1980’s Synthesizer Keyboard
I have had this a long long time, and over the years it has seen more action than Axel Rose.
Over the years I have had hard Red Oak sides put on, as the chipboard that was originally there was just falling to bits as they all do.
I have not used it for over a year, but it is fully functioning. Just needs some switch cleaner in the volume knob as it is a little scratchy when turned. With time and use this should dissipate.
Also, where the modulation/Pitch bend joystick is, the panel does move a bit. It has done this since the sides were replaced but it does not affect playing or using of the joystick. It could use some shorter screws in it I think. Just never bothered with it as it did not detract from its use. Just thought I would mention it as someone may want to fix that.
Other that what I have mentioned , it is working as it should.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“I have owned this keyboard new and is is in excellent condition and working order. Very few marks in it. The Korg 01W/FD is a versatile and reliable keyboard synthesiser with 61 unweighted keys. It is a great addition to any musician’s collection, offering a range of features and functions that make it perfect for studio recording or live performances. With its pedal input, the Korg 01W/FD allows for expressive playing and control over a range of sounds. It is ideal for those looking to create their own unique sound and experiment with a variety of music styles. This synthesiser is a must-have for any serious musician or producer, and is suitable for use in a range of settings, from home studios to large performance venues.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“POLY-800Warranty period: 3 months Warranty Estimated shipping: 1-2 days later Registration date: April 25, 2024 Features/NotesThe B/W inverted keyboard is too cool…a hidden nice synth from 80’s KORG! DCO/VCF’s unique personality. It’s a nostalgic, warm song that can be called chiptune-like. It’s fun to create crisp sounds! This is a compact and hip machine.Features/NotesBattery has been replaced. Factory data restored.Features/NotesOnly the main body is sold. There are no accessories.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Vintage. Plugged it up and it played but it wasn’t taken through all the features. It has been stored for at least 15yrs so we can’t guarantee it’s fully functioning even though it does play. We are not selling it for parts for that reason. We are selling it as is and not returns. We will consider all reasonable offers. Your offer is based on your having read and fully understood this description. We’re describing to the best of our ability.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“For parts not working. Physically, the parts are in good shape with some markings and wear normal for its age. I don’t know what is wrong with it. I’m not knowledgeable about repairs etc. sold as is.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Keyboard ONLY (Does not include power cable)
Item was purchased used and this is what has been tested on it:
Item powers on and produces sound with headphones plugged in. The pitch shifting toggle, display, volume sliders and face buttons seem to function fine. All keys work and none stick.
The pitch shifting toggle is missing the decorative cap (pictured) but functions fine. The power button cap is missing (pictured) but the item still powers on and off just fine. When the keyboard is tipped on it’s side you can hear what sounds like a small piece of plastic move inside it, but does not seem to affect functionality. Cosmetically, it has scuffs/scratches in places and has been wiped down, but could use further cleaning.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Here’s a Korg 770 synthesizer I acquired about 15 years, it’s been on the shelf for years and it’s time to find it a new home. All of the keys and controls work properly but a few of the switches and a couple of pots have some scratchiness to them but nothing outside of the ordinary for a piece of gear this old. Nothing has been restored or refurbished, I’ll leave that to the new owner. This synth was purchased by me years ago from public high school auction so safe to say it was never in a smoking environment. Comes with vinyl cover, no pedal, manuals or other documentation included. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“I am the original owner purchased new in 1979.
The synth has been used in home studio. Local Pickup can be arranged.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“In good working order. Comes with case, manual, and one voice ROM. Purchased refurbished from Japan. Rarely played. Must sell.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Yamaha TX7 Tone Generator FM Expander External Sound Module 80s (AS IS)
Comes as shown and as is. Powers on, lights up, but we are unable to fully test as we do not have the equipment. Selling for parts as we cannot verify full functionality. Does have some signs of wear and tear such as scratches/scuffs. See pictures. Serial- 4392” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“This is Randy Waldman’s Vintage Yamaha DX7 synthesizer keyboard! Dx7 is a well known instrument in the world. But this one in particular has an interesting history!
Randy Waldman obtained it while touring with George Benson in Japan in the early 80s! The DX7s in Japanese stores in the early 80s were pre-release demos and were not allowed to be purchased. The tour personnel convinced the store owners that the DX7 could be seen and heard on stage with George Benson that night! Because of that, they were allowed to purchase it.
In fact, they bought several DX7s! When they returned to the US they brought back the first DX7s to arrive on the US mainland! This DX7 may be the last one! Randy recalls playing the flute and harmonica sound on from this DX7 with Tina Turner live on “What’s Love Got To Do With It”!
This keyboard synthesizer was modified. It has two DX7 Memory Expansion cards. It was modified to control selection of banks with a knob. (See pictures). That programming was lost when new battery was added, but can be done again. Randy liked to have bass on one bank, horns and strings on another bank, synths another etc. The banks are available for your programming. The basic sounds are there after the new battery.
It is an old unit and looks it. The pitch wheel is not working at the moment; not sure why. The buttons and keys work, but some paint and color caps on some buttons are gone. It is significantly scuffed and scratched from many tours. But it has such a rich history! It is Randy’s personal keyboard! Add it to your collection today!”
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“Yamaha SY35 Music Synthesizer Keyboard 61 Keys Tested Works
tested works great the keyboard has scuffs and marks and scratches has some small pieces of tape on the keys and some writing on it and has some paint dots on it I haven’t tried to get it off my son plays instruments and tested the keyboard and all the options on the keyboard and everything works great the keyboard does have a small rattle the keyboard does need a deeper cleaning has some dust on it look at all pictures for condition ” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“This vintage Sequential Circuits PRO ONE synthesizer is a must-have for any music enthusiast. With 37 keys, this analogue keyboard is one of the most sought after . This is a completely unadertated version. No midi just the traditional cv in and out. Many modern drum machines and sequencers sync with cv and gate now and this Pro-One has been used with a beatstep pro.
With its unique analogue sound it has been used back in the day by the likes of Vince Clarke , Joy Division, and pretty much any credible artist .
Duel occillator It has a great arpegiator and short but punch step sequencer which is just a joy to use.
I have owned it snce 1982 and have recently cleaned it inside and out. The Keyboard is quite clacky and suffers from re-triggers but its 40 odd years old. You can replace the keyboard for a more modern one for about 200euros but I want to sell it in its original unadulterated form.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“This is a wine country “perfect prophet” which has been recently serviced having its pots and switches cleaned and lubricated. It has the gligli modification with the Imogen 2022 code. The brief video demonstrates power up, key triggering and sound sounds.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“This MUSICIAN’S DREAM-GEAR is FULLY FUNCTIONAL, and I would say it is in EXCELLENT condition! (especially for its age!) However, and respectfully, since everyone has different standards, please don’t take my word for it; I’ll let the pictures do the talking. 🙂
I am sure that if you are looking at this item, you know everything about it. So, I will just tell you about this particular gem:
IT HAS JUST BEEN FULLY SERVICED!
The following services were just done, which cost me over $400! IF you find another one for less than what mine is selling for, and since most of the used ones out there, that are supposed to be “fully functional”, turn out NOT to be; you will then need to find someone who would work on these (which is very rare nowadays), and then who knows how much it would cost to make it fully functional??! Especially since these synths are over 45 years old, which means unless they had just been serviced, hardly any of them would be fully functional; and CONDITION IS EVERYTHING!
SERVICES DONE:
Full inspection
Key-bed fully serviced (which I was told it was a PAIN! 😄)
ALL sliders serviced
Some capacitors replaced
ALL switches/buttons serviced
ALL contacts cleaned
Cleaned inside and out
THIS IS AN AWESOME SYNTH! It is PURE HEAVEN; WITH SCREAMING LEADS, BIG, PHHHHAT, JUICY, … All the way from the 70’s!!!” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“The Teenage Engineering OP-1 is a handheld synthesizer with 16 unweighted keys and a digital interface. It features a display screen, flash memory, and is battery-powered. The synthesizer has a USB out port for connectivity. The item is 11.34 inches long, 4.02 inches high, and 1.14 inches wide.
Purchased last summer from Guitar Center and have spent less than 2 hours using it… Excellent condition, works like new, looks like new with only a few signs of it not being lightly used (see photos). I will include the Decksaver cover that I purchased for it.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Selling my beloved Oberheim DX drum machine, in fully working order. Cosmetically it has some scuffs and scratches (see pics) as would be expected on an instrument of this age, and the cap from the volume slider is missing, but does not effect its functionality.
I have enjoyed using this drum machine in many songs and will miss it, but I don’t have time for music these days and I need funds for renovations, so I can’t justify keeping it any longer.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Offered is this Vintage Polllard Syndrum Quad Electric Drum Set Owned by Willie Leacox the original Drummer for America the Band. It is a Model 478 and Serial #1094 dating from 1978. Included is a song play list in a metal box with a light. Willie was the original “America” Drummer until 2014 when he retired. The set is in very good original condition and is in working condition, sounds great. Comes with it original fitted trunk by the Anvil Cases. This set has probably traveled all over the World and the States. Great piece of Rock & Roll History. Posted many photos so you can be the see just how great it is. This is directly from the Estate of Willie Leacox. Willie Leacox passed away on February 1, 2022.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“ENSONIQ SQ-1 PLUS Personal Music Studio Synthesizer WITH SW-10 pedal, WORKS as it should.Overall in good used condition, the ONLY issue is ONE spot in the screen ( see the pictures ).The ONLY items included are the keyboard, power cord and the pedal, NOTHING ELSE.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Casio FZ-1 in great cosmetic + functional shape!
some scuffs here and there and small cluster of scratches along the bottom left (pic coming soon), overall a great example
screen contrast, original backlight, and floppy drive function perfectly
an intuitive sampler with a very unique and powerful digitally controlled analog filter, 8 stage envelopes for filter and amp (like the CZ series), and a built in synth engine
the filter distorts and saturates beautifully, reminiscent of Curtis filters found in synths like the Akai AX60 or Sequential Six Trak, but with it’s own special character.
there are mic and line inputs for easy recording of samples, (i like to plug a guitar direct in, sing into it, play a reverb’d out classic, loop it, and bliss out) loop points for precise chopping of samples (truncate samples down to waveforms)
a very special synth! from hi fi sample playback to warbling pads (it’s got a random LFO), processed instruments, experimental excursions, anything you can dream up!”
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“Blacet Mixer Processor. It works. Frac rack format with cord.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Case shows age, wear, scratches. Very rare item! This has been completely serviced by our technician and is in excellent working order. Please reach out if you have any questions about this item. This will be shipped insured and with signature confirmation.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Take yourself back to the 1970s with the iconic Moog Prodigy Monophonic Analog Synthesizer. This keyboard synthesizer boasts a pitch wheel and modulation wheel, allowing you to create unique sounds with ease. It is an analogue piece of equipment, made in the United States, with a synth type of keys.
This Moog Prodigy is perfect for any musician or DJ looking to add something special to their sound. The instrument is in excellent condition and has been serviced to ensure optimal performance. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of music history.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Roland Drumatix TR-606 Computer Controlled drum machine
Comes with power supply and bag” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“THIS CLASSIC, ORIGINAL ROLAND MC-500 IS TESTED AND IN GREAT WORKING CONDITION. THERE ARE ONLY FEW THESE DAYS LOOKING THIS GOOD. BARELY BLEMISHED IT COMES W / SYSTEM DISK COPY AND POWER CORD ONLY.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“The fine item you are considering is a Vintage Roland JX-3P Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer Needs Work. This high quality unit shows lots of wear, some oxidation, paint rubbing, a bent slider and a missing volume knob with a wobbly pot and it needs a good cleaning, so it’s been through a lot. Also, while the unit powers up and the switches light and react to being pressed, I get no sound out of the unit, so the unit will definitely need a trip to the repair technician. Since the unit needs work, I’m selling it “as is” at a very low price” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“ROLAND MKS-70 SUPER JX ANALOG SYNTHESER VINTAGE SYNTHETISER MKS70. USED CONDITION, TESTED AND FUNCTIONAL. Used very carefully. Lately it’s just been lying idle.”
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“Up for bid is a Roland MSQ-100 Keyboard Recorder. Comes with Original power adapter. Very nice piece of vintage studio equipment. Ships fast. No original box. Bid with confidence. Thanks for looking. Ships in USA only ! ” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Selling my beloved TR-808. Everything works perfectly except the following LEDs do not light up: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15. I don’t have the electronics knowledge to say for sure, but I think because it is every other LED that isn’t working (see the final pic that shows the LEDs lit up), that the LEDs themselves are probably not burnt out, but it is more likely it is a single contact or some kind of buss in the electronics that is connected to every other LED as a group. This is probably a very simple fix for someone with electronics knowledge, but I cannot say for sure.
Three of the orange caps are missing from the Level knobs, and one white cap is missing off the Tone knob for the Cymbal, the start/stop button is missing its label insert, and one screw is missing from the top of the unit, please see pictures for these details. Otherwise this 808 is in great cosmetic condition for its age.
This 808 has been my favorite drum machine, and I really don’t want to let it go, but I don’t have time for music these days and I need funds for renovations, so I can’t justify keeping it any longer.” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“Used in working condition fully functional ” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“This Roland PG-10 synthesizer programmer makes editing much easier than using the buttons for creating custom sounds on your D-5, D-10, D-20, and D-110 models, I’ve had it since new and very rarely used it , it’s in excellent condition always stored and occasionally used in my climate controlled studio. Comes with original adaptor , all the sliders and buttons work smoothly . Please look at the photos for clarification. Will be packed extremely well and shipped promptly . ” Click here to visit listing on eBay
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“HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BUY A LAMBDA WITH PEACE OF MIND? WELL, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE THAT A REALITY!!! 😉
This MUSICIAN’S DREAM-GEAR is FULLY FUNCTIONAL, and I would say it is in EXCELLENT condition, especially for its age! However, and respectfully, since everyone has different standards, please don’t take my word for it; I’ll let the pictures do the talking. 🙂
I am sure that if you are looking at this item, you know everything about it. So, I will first tell you about this particular gem:
IT HAS JUST BEEN FULLY SERVICED!
The following services were just done, which cost me over $1500! IF you find another one for less than what mine is selling for, and since most of the used ones out there, that are supposed to be “fully functional”, turn out NOT to be; you will then need to find someone who would work on these (which is very rare nowadays), and then who knows how much it would cost to make it fully functional??! Especially since these synths are over 42 years old, which means unless they had just been serviced, hardly any of them would be fully functional; and CONDITION IS EVERYTHING!
SERVICES DONE:
Full inspection
Key-bed fully serviced
ALL Sliders serviced
ALL buttons serviced
ALL contacts cleaned
Cleaned inside and out
REPLACED ALL THREE TOGs!
REPLACED ALL 48 ensemble CAPS!
REPLACED ALL 96 percussive CAPS!
REBUILT ALL 9 DIVIDER MODULES!
REPLACED ALL other main board CAPS!
OVERHAULED THE SOUND/VOICE BOARD
From start to finish, it took over TWO MONTHS to complete the above service! Partially because of the complex built, but also sourcing the parts was not an easy task, and required international outreach!” Click here to visit listing on eBay