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Roland RS-101

“Cosmetically in excellent condition! Beautiful and clean!
Its just been cleaned, serviced and checked.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

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Roland RS-101

“Roland RS-101 Analog String Synthesizer Original Vintage 1975 ***READ***.

PLEASE NOTE: The 1st and 2nd D# keys are currently not working. We have not opened the unit or attempted to fix. Please purchase knowing this issue!”
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Roland RS-101

“This listing is for a Vintage 1970’s Roland RS-101 Strings Synthesizer. This Roland synth was made in Japan around 1975. The RS101 is of the simplest and basic analog synths made. The unit has two basic sounds Strings & Brass and despite the simple design this synth can make some very usable and cool tones. The synth is mostly works and there are a few keys that have no sound which are A1, A#2, C2 and A3. Then D#1 plays at about half volume as the rest and E4 plays at about a quarter volume as the rest. I’m not sure why or how hard it would be to fix the keys, I assume the key is not making an internal contact and hopefully it’s a fixable problem but the buyer needs to be aware of the issue. The unit otherwise works and all the upper controls and sliders are working properly. The unit comes as pictured with the top cover and is a nice portable synth. There is an added latch on the back of the unit to keep the cover securely on. The unit shows cosmetic wear consistent with it’s age. Please look at the pictures and message with questions. Because this is listed with some issues and is not 100% functional I am selling this AS-IS with no returns or refunds. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

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Roland RS-101

” Stunning 1975 Roland RS-101 String Machine in fully restored condition.

Fully polyphonic string synth with individual VCAs and envelopes for each note.

The first of the Roland synths to feature the lush Ensemble effect (the RS-101 has 4 modulated delay lines vs the rs202’s 3 delays and the difference shows) and this stringer has the mojo in spades. It’s as lush as they come.

The excellent feeling 5-octave Keyboard is split, bi-timbral, with Strings I, Strings II, and Brass either side of the split, and with variable tone control, fully independent Slow Attack, Variable Sustain, and Volume Soft options.

Very expressive synth, with a beautiful haunting tone, and being fully polyphonic (unlike the earlier Solina) the expressivity is fantastic. Sits perfectly in a mix. Again, the ensemble

This synth has undergone meticulous restoration, including recapping of almost 100 caps, full restoration of all pots, switches, etc. Keybed fully restored. It’s bulletproof and should provide use for many more decades to come.” Click here to search for synths on eBay

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Roland RS-101

“In overall good condition, all knobs and jacks work as they should, led inductor light does not work but doesn’t affect functionality or sound in any way. Built into nice hard case as pictures.” Click here to search for synths on eBay

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Roland RS-101

“Volume slider crackles when adjusting.
Missing lid top.
Unit has been tested and works.
(Output is pretty quiet compared to modern synths, I’d use a preamp)
See pictures for condition.
Item sold as-is”
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Roland RS-101

“Well it was time for some early spring cleaning and we came across this in the warehouse, and after plugging it in, we soon discovered why it was buried behind a few things. This unfortunately does not appear to power up or make sound. We’re not sure what’s wrong with it, as it’s in pretty great physical condition, but none the less, we have no output. We don’t have a keyboard repair technician available to us, so we’re going to sell this at no reserve, as is, with no warranty. This might be good for parts, or it also might be an easy fix for the right person. We just don’t know. ”
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Roland RS-101

“Roland RS-101 String Synthesizer 70’s Vintage – This unit has some hard scratches, paint chippings and cosmetic wear, but fully operational and functional in pretty good condition. We have maintained this unit, serviced and repaired all the keys (Vintage RS-101 and 202 mostly have this key problem and needs to be serviced because the circuit aged.), tested all keys, knobs, switches, faders, outputs works fine. The hard case cover missing, ”
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