“You are viewing Vintage YAMAHA SY 22 synthesize with Dynamic Vector Synthesis. Please note this is not my subject but I have had the key board working through the headphone jack. I have not played through the Midi Out no Midi system. As far as I can tell all the functions work but I could not get the pitch bend to work. All the keys work but two have minor damage to the front face. The transformer is missing replacement can be obtained on ebay. The back of the key board is scratched and screws missing hence low starting price and no reserve.”
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“Classic Yamaha DX100 in excellent condition and perfect working order. Comes with power supply but can also operate on batteries should you fancy putting a guitar strap on it.
“A really cool vintage synthesizer in full working condition, the CS01 is exhibiting light signs of cosmetic wear from normal use over the years and does not included the battery cover. Tested and working, will include an off-brand replacement power supply.”
“This item is used ,sold as is,no returns. It does work,as you can see in the photo, but it is not sold with cords.”
“The Classic 80s FM Synthesizer used by the likes of Roger Troutman.
“This listing is for one Yamaha TX81Z. I bought it in 1990 from a fiend who was the original owner and it has had minimal use and movement since then. I have thoroughly tested and assessed it. My description is accurate and I’m selling it as is with no returns. The two flaws that I found do not affect the performance of the unit at all. At some point the power cord was nicked a few inches in from the plug and the outer jacket had a small breach. The inner wires have their own jackets and they were completely intact. I covered the spot with electrical tape and checked for any shorting or noise by bending the cord in every direction at that spot and it is totally sound.. The other issue is that there is a slight hum coming from the unit itself when powered up but it does not come through or affect the audio outputs at all. ”
“Here’s a YAMAHA TX-216 synthesizer.
“You are bidding on a vintage Yamaha model SHS-10R in working condition. These are very rare and in demand. I got lucky enough to stumble upon one but alas I’ve decided to part with it for someone who will use it more. Comes with the strap, power supply and the box which admittedly isn’t in the best shape but still cool to have. Pick this gem up today!”
“Vintage YAMAHA TX81Z FM MIDI Tone Generator Synthesizer Rack. Initializes & seems to work ok. May need a new battery but they are easy to switch.
“For sale is a Yamaha synthesizer keyboard. I am not musical so I’ve never played it. I inherited it from my father 10 years ago. It comes with the owners Manuel. This is a great piece for someone who knows how to use it.”
“Very good condition! ”
“Yamaha TX81Z Frequency Modulation Music Synthesizer
“Item appears in good cosmetic condition; powers on, display lights up but unable to test; hole in power cord insulation ”
“I’m the original owner of this CS-10, bought it in Japan in 1981. Still in good condition. Sounds great; rich tones – pure analog. All keys/knobs/sliders solid and working. Besides the organic sounds generated from the keyboard, I plugged my guitar and mic into it for very interesting sounds and ideas. Hate to see it go, but I haven’t used it in many years, and I’m downsizing – everything must go. ”
“This auction is for a Yamaha FB-01 Multi-Timbral FM Synthesizer module. The unit is used but in very good condition, showing only minor wear on the top of the module. It has been tested and is fully functional. This is a great sounding unit with outstanding midi-control and 8 part multi-timbrality.”
“This Yamaha DX7 still works – one key has a crack, and there are 3 holes where a mic holder had been placed on the unit.
“Mint Condition-Yamaha DX7 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer. This well cared for keyboard has been stored in a climate controlled professional home studio. No Dings, Dents, Blemishes, or Scratches. Fully functioning. Comes with original documentation including Operation Manual with original warranty card.”
“Rack holding 8 modules. This is equivalent to having 8 DX-7 synthesizers within reach.
” Works. I cleaned all pots and switches it needs a technician to fix the decay or release of the tone . Unit passes audio , vcos and oscillators are functional but needs to be tweaked by synth tech to be 100 percent . I will list sold as is for parts not working but you can call me and I’ll play it so you can hear it . audio no distortion in signal at all . The only problem I see with unit is when you play a note it works but it doesn’t decay .”
“Vintage 1980’s Yamaha DX21 Synthesizer in used condition but still working fine.” 
” DX100 in good condition for age. Some scratches, as seen in pics, but nothing major – full working order” 
“Very good condition, one owner, mild use, smoke-free, and fully functional except the battery needs to be replaced. All buttons are functional and none have cracks from overuse. Because the battery is dead, I loaded sounds into the on-board memory to prove that it is working properly. If loading sound banks via MIDI, the battery is not needed. Battery replacement procedure is fairly straight-forward and can be found on YouTube. There are minor scuffs and scratches on the bottom but nothing serious. Cosmetically, this item is in really good condition. I’m selling only because I have to downsize.” 
“I discovered this from the original owner’s son about two years ago and to find something this old to be in such a highly preserved condition, is rare. The synth stayed in his home since it was new. His son wasn’t a musician so he had no need for it, so I purchased it. I am a pilot and loaded it in my airplane and flew it home. Every switch and dial works perfectly and the keyboard feels new, the ribbon controller works perfectly, the keyboard feels new, the aftertouch is flawless and the sound is magical. Yamaha clearly put all of their pride into these keyboards back in the day, as nothing in my studio has this build quality.” 
“Yamaha dx 100 digital synthesizer is in good working condition. It comes with the manual and original box.” 
“The Yamaha TG55 is a pressure and velocity sensitive 1U rack (16 voice multitimbral) sample based synthesizer, works” 
“This unit has hardly seen the light of day since it was last used in the 90s. It appears to reuire some sort of disk for loading tones an this auction does not include any sort of disk. I do not have the equipment or know how to test that every function of this unit is working, but all of the menus seem to function properly on the screen and I have no reason to believe that this has any defects. ” 
“Synthesizer measures approx. 39.5″ x 13.5″ x 4″. Includes synth and cartridge.” 
“100% fully functional! There is minimal cosmetic wear! Does NOT affect operation! See pictures for details! Additional pictures available upon request! What is included: YAMAHA CS-01 Synthesizer! YAMAHA Original Gig Bag! YAMAHA Original CS-01 Manual! Does NOT include batteries!” 
“YAMAHA DX21 DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE ALGORITHM SYNTHESIZER
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“DX100 in good condition for age. Some scratches, as seen in pics, but nothing major – full working order
“Pristine condition. Fully working and no cosmetic damage. All original materials are present. Manual included and other documentation (perfect condition).” 
“Great vintage synth in exceptional condition for its age. Its not mint but for a 30 year old keyboard, it has minimal scratches and cosmetic marks. I don’t think it has seen serious use and it certainly hasn’t been heavily gigged!
“This is probably the most difficult sale I have ever made, in fact I have wrestled with selling the DX over many years as it has sat sadly idle in a corner gathering dust. You see that is a crime in itself as the DX100 is aguably the best DX vintage synth in my humble opinion and I’ve owned a few (dx7, dx200, TG300, TX81Z, FS1r…I fecking love FM). The reason is simple, the DX100 is light and portable, it has only 4 operators which means has just enough complexity without getting overwhelmed in the FM labrynth. Unlike other, cleaner more modern FM synths, the DX has a lot of quirk, weird envelope hangs depending on how you clip the keys that you just dont get on other synths- its unique and with a bit of grit that you just dont get on modern synths.
“According to Ray at Fair Deal music in the Bullring,Birmingham, where I bought this c.1990, this Yamaha DX7 used to belong to TheDamned.