” It’s important that you read this listing well as this is a fun but finicky instrument that is close to 50 years old. It’s in great cosmetic shape for its age, which makes it a prime candidate for some servicing. I have priced it accordingly.
If you are looking for a plug and play synthesizer, this isn’t it. The older generation Moogs have no MIDI or present memory, and go out of tune when you even so much as look at them. THIS INSTRUMENT WILL NEED TO BE SCALED AND TUNED. I have owned it since 2012, at which I point I had it extensively serviced. Since then, it’s rarely been used, and it is out of tune and in need of scaling. For its age it looks absolutely great. The only real flaw that I could see upon close inspection is the film on the front panel has risen in few places, see photos.
I have tested the instrument and all of the functions work, including the ribbon controller and the modulation wheel. The filter works and sounds great. Oscillator works and sounds great. The action, as goes for all older Moogs, is stiff but all of the keys are in perfect working condition. Some of the pots and switches are noisy but that is common for an instrument of this age and can likely be addressed by something as simple as compressed air. I have noticed that when you put some pressure on the front panel it can affect the oscillator, which considering its design should be no surprise: this was conceived as a cheaper alternative of the Minimoog, and less expensive materials were used.” Click here to visit listing on eBay