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Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris II

“Fender/Rhodes Chroma Polaris II analog synthesizer for sale
very rare Japenese model

This Chroma Polaris II powers on, but it locks up.

I’m selling this As-Is, and Non-Functioning, despite this, because I cannot guarantee it will power on after shipping. It has some oxidation present on the chassis and part of the main board. See the numerous pictures for details.

This is a great project synth for someone who has the time and access to a synth tech to repair it. In fact, I already replaced the old membrane panel with a brand new membrane panel replacement (a $225 value) to get you started.

It is mostly parts complete, only missing a few parts:

7 keys have broken tabs
9 slider caps are missing
1 CEM3372 chip (voice 6) needs replacement
new EPROM chips are needed
8 new RAM chips are needed

All the replacement parts you would need are available at Syntaur.

It includes everything else including the rare HS3140 DAC chip, all CEM3374 chips, 5 CEM3372 chips, PSU board (functional), Input/Output board, left & right control panel boards, pitch bend box, and an extra right control board (which is missing 1 LED and has a broken slider), and the main board. The main board has some corrosion near the RAM chips and EPROMs.

Note: this item will ship in a free (used) gig bag in a guitar box from Chapel Hill or Cary, NC via UPS, USPS, or FedEx. Local pickup is available (message me to arrange).” Click here to visit listing on eBay

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Chroma Polaris II Project Machine

” Great deal for those looking for a bunch of (expensive) vintage parts or a repair project.

See pictures, exterior has some oxidation spots, but insides are clean and pristine. It powers on, but freezes up.

Everything inside is in there, including the DAC, VCA/VCF CEM chips, and Dual VCO CEM chips, and all PCBs, which are all expensive parts!

Unlike the other ones on eBay, this one has its sliders caps so is truly 100% Parts Complete.

That said, this is sold as Non-Functional, As-Is, so while it does power on now (see pics) I’m selling it for Parts Only and will not guarantee it powers on after shipping it.

There are worth nearly $3000 in working condition, go get your inexpensive synth project here!

I don’t have time to work on it, so my loss is your gain…

Bonus: I will throw in a free carrying case (soft case with hard foam) free with your purchase.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

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ARP Rhodes Chroma

“This Rhodes Chroma is in excellent condition and 100% ready for action. It has been fully serviced and upgraded by Chroma guru Randel Osborne who has restored many Chromas and also builds the Enabler controller. It’s the ideal combo for this rare instrument: beautiful shape, essential upgrades and Randel certified.

– installation of the switching power supply (by Luca Sasdelli)

– installation of the CPU Plus (CC+) control board (MIDI upgrade with breakout cable)

– voice board servicing

– complete synth cleaning and testing

– refinishing of the woodwork

The keyboard is in superb shape, with a comfortable feel between piano and synth action.

The Chroma will be shipped in a brand new custom Calzone flight case ($600 value). It can also be personally delivered within a reasonable distance, or picked up locally.” Click here to visit listing on eBay