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Roland JD-800 Project Machine

“Look ma, no keys!

This is a Roland JD-800 synthesizer that is in great working condition – as a sound module. The sound electronics and the front panel controls, as well as the display screen all work great. The keys have been removed, as they had the dreaded red glue problem. I felt the shop wanted too much to install a new keyboard, so I just decided to use it as a sound module, driving it with MIDI, and it works great. If you’re handy, I am including the original keys, and new key springs, should you want to put keys back into it. However, for the weighted action that the original keyboard had (the weights were attached with the red glue), and the aftertouch, you’d probably need to spring for (get it?) a new keyboard assembly.” Click here to search for synths on eBay