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” ARP Odyssey 0059- ORIGINAL — Pro-Serviced . Condition is Used. Collection Only – NO SHIPPING. Carefully used, very well kept through the years.”
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“In perfect working condition.”
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“ARP 2600 Vintage Synthesizer and 3604P Keyboard (not pictured)
internal speakrs do not work. The case is scratched up a bit,but the synth is in nice shape.
the keyboard needs new bushings. I can put new bushings in, im ording them. We cn work out youre-buying them at cost, or have me instal them. Putttig in new bushings is easy. . Just take out the keyboard remove whatsleft of the old ones and slip on the new new rubbe bushings. Its the smallest of issues. It works. jut makes clank sound from the keys hitting he post.
i will try to putup a demo on youtube, but it all works.
Probably could use some calibration.”
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“In excellent condition and great working order!”
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“This is the single voice keyboard manufactured originally for v.1 and v.2 series Arp 2600 synthesizers. Unlike old keyboards which are found in attics or forgotten in a basement, this has been an active keyboard in a smoke free studio. The keyboard action has been cleaned and a brand new set of bushings installed last year so it has no clacking or stickie keys. It plays very smooth. All electronic controls function 100%. None of the Tolex covering is ripped, but on the top of the case there are some scratches. It is cosmetically clean but the top of the case is missing the latches and one of the latching hooks as shown in the pictures. I do not wish to do any latch upgrades to the case and would rather that be determined by the new owner. Ships with a 6 pin connecting cable original to the Arp 2600. It will be wrapped and shipped carefully. ”
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“Tonus Model 2002 predecessor to ARP 2500
only around 20 units produced between 1970-1971 before production started on the later ARP 2500 Model 2515.
Recently fully restored by Phil Cirocco at CMS Discrete Synthesizers in the US
Additional calibration and snagging carried out by Keith Kniveton at Lucid Sound in the UK
Cabinet fully restored.
Modules
2 X Model 1004T VCO
1 X Model 1004R VCO (very rare rocker switch module)
1 X Model 1033 Dual Env
1 X Model 1006 Filt/Amp
1 X Model 1027 Sequencer
2 X Model 1026 Preset/Voltage Module (clones, see details below)
1 X Model 1002 Power Control Module (modified for European use)
Keyboard Model 3221
System serial no. 008 built in 1970.
As part of the schedule of works, Phil replaced the power supplies with modern linear models.
All modules were assessed and repairs carried out as needed. Trimmers were added as per ARP specs to aid future calibration.
1002 power module had upgraded front panel on/off switches to work under European 220V power specs.
1026 modules are a short run produced in very low numbers last year, the 1026 was only ever a prototype and never formally released. It syncs to the 1027 sequencer and 2 x 1026’s can be daisy chained which is how its currently configured. They introduce random elements to sequencer steps and are highly complex, interacting with each other.
This has been a no expense spared restoration and has taken around 6 years to complete.
Phil C commented it was the earliest system he’s ever worked on and was ‘historically significant’
Sonically, it sounds incredible and even in its current layout can sound very complex, admittedly its not the most advanced of configurations and there are currently 2 blank module spaces that could add more tone colour if populated with additional modules.
this is a rare opportunity to pick up an icon of electronic music.
I’m now starting work on a second system so letting this one go.”
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“This synth is working as it should, very rare item from the 70’s. ”
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“ARP AXXE Vintage Analog Synthesizer Early Model 2313 Good condition 1975. Condition is Used. It does power on. Missing backplate and some sliders. Good restoration project.”
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“Vintage 1978 ARP Odyssey, carry case, user manual fully restored!
I have just had the MK3 Odyssey fully restored and serviced by one of the UK’s best repair techs, work includes, J wires and Bush bars cleaned, new keyboard bushes, all the switches cleaned, PPC contacts cleaned, all the sliders de soldered stripped, cleaned and lubed using high quality Deoxit products, full calibration back to factory spec of the VCOs and VCF.
This is now as good as new, there has been one modification in that the low output jack socket is now the high output to make it easier to connect rather than the XLR being the high output socket.
Do not confuse this with the cheap Korg re issue I have had both and there is a noticeable difference in the sound in many area’s mostly to my ears the PWM and filters just don’t sound right, the original has a far superior cutting tone especially in the mid range frequencies.
Also please bear in mind this is a hand built board made with off the shelf components so it can be kept working indefinitely, good luck trying to get a KARP repaired in the future,(especially once KORG stop supporting it)”
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“Vintage Arp Omni 2 Keyboard Synthesizer untested in flight case. Condition is For parts or not working.
I cleaned out a garage snd picked up a load of electronics. This has no power cord, no testing has been done. Sold as is for parts or repair. ”
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“Pro serviced converted to 220-240v and Retroaktiv patch expander fitted. Includes hex pickup with cable, foot pedal, manual and schematic, some patch cables. Sounds really like an Arp vintage synth and great, all working good.”
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“Omni Arp Model 2481 Syuthesizer Faulty. Condition is For parts or not working please look at the pictures because this is what u will receive cash on collection I am happy for to sort your own transport have it collected from po49da ”
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“As is I plugged it in the lights cut on I do not know much about it I could not get any sound to come out not sure if I am doing everything right or not but just know that it is extremely rare feel free to make reasonable offersArp Omni 70’s Vintage Synth Analog Synthesizer Rare. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Retail Ground.”
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“Functional unit, but requires some attention. A few banners have the tops broken and need to be replaced. Everything works… Was in the process of restoring this unit when we decided to move. It’s a great synth with a great classic sound.”
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“Vintage ARP Odyssey MKII 2813 includes RARE Pedal, ARP Tie Pin, Manual, Schematic, Overlays (missing one), and Guide. Has new keyboard bushings and sliders. LFO out on rear to sync with other gear (no new holes made) in place of Portamento switch (easily reversible). Works great, sounds great! Not sure if slider caps are original, assume they are not.Condition is Used. Due to nature and age of vintage electronics, all sales final. ”
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“VINTAGE ARP EXPLORER 1 SYNTHESIZER IN NICE LOOKING AND WORKING CONDITION”
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“Vintage ARP Odyssey 2800 MK III Model 2823. This synth has just had a full service and is ready to go! It works flawlessly and will cut thru any mix. Pure funk at it’s analog greatest, this vintage synth blows the re-issue Odyssey’s right out of the water. Nothing sounds like an original 2800 and this one is superb.
Functionally this synth is perfect. It does have wear on the side panels and bottom panel. The front panel cosmetics are perfect.”
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“UK mains powered 240 volts It has a few scuffs & marks, & the facia & wood sides have faded (see photos).
Please note that I have 2 of these for sale with close serial numbers (see my other listings).
The main difference between the two is that this one has an additional switch & control knob on the left-hand side, the other one has not (see photos).
The switch & knob do not appear to do anything however, & so I am not sure of their intended functions.”
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“Vintage ARP AXXE SYNTHESIZER model 2310 . Condition is Used.”
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” I’m not going to even try to “sugarcoat” this vintage Arp Axxe monolithic Synthesizer. It LOOK’s terrible! Some of the control sliders finger tabs are broken off, but can still be moved with your fingernail, (not convenient but it works). It looks as if the previous owner cleaned the unit every day, all the panel flow diagrams are almost worn off and hard to read. The keyboard is in good condition – cosmetically and the does work, but all the contacts need cleaning and do clean up.
I have dabbled with keyboards and synthesizers for many years, as an technician, not a musician.This Arp AXXE does have a heartbeat! I plugged it in this morning and found that many of the functions work as they should! The oscillators, VCO & LFO’s work, Noise Gen. works, VCA works, Mixer works, Envelope Generator (ASDR) work. As I mentioned above many of the electrical contacts need cleaning in order to eliminate some of the “dead or scratchy spots”. Alcohol and Q-tips seem to work well. The circuit board seems to be original – no modifications and it appears that it has never been removed. This vintage synthesizer IS NOT DOA and with some TLC it should function ALMOST as it did when it was new.”
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“Vintage ARP Odyssey 2800 MK III Model 2823. This synth has just had a major service and is ready to go! It works flawlessly and will cut thru any mix. Pure funk at it’s analog greatest, this vintage synth blows the re-issue Odyssey’s right out of the water. Nothing sounds like an original 2800 and this one is superb.
Major service included replacing 29 sliders, replacing all keyboard bushings, insuring the boards were free of traces, and final calibration.
Functionally this synth is perfect. It does have wear on the side panels and bottom panel but this doesn’t affect it’s playability at all. The front panel cosmetics are perfect.”
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“Model number 2321
Serial number 23210981
UK mains powered 240 volts
It has a few scuffs & marks, & the facia & wood sides have faded (see photos).
Please note that I have 2 of these for sale with close serial numbers (see my other listings).
The main difference between the two is that the other one has an additional switch & control knob on the left-hand side, but this one has not (see photos).
The synth was the property of my late brother & I am selling it as part of his estate.
Unfortunately, I have little knowledge of this sort of equipment & I have only been able to carry out some basic checks as follows:
When plugged into an active speaker & powered up it makes an oscillating noise, which can be varied using each of the sliders.
It also responds to each individual key on the keyboard.”
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“Deep throbbing to sweetest flower Vintage Arp sound. Included is Hex pickup, and spare cable, big book of manual/schematic, foot pedal, patch cables, spares (test cable, 1/8 – 1/4 connectors, service parts)”
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“Rare find for me
1970s ARP Synth.
Stored for many years
it is in good condition
and comes with original music holder
but screws to hold it down are missing.
I am no expert in this
so please here me out.
The keyboard does power up
and after a warm up time
does play.
However, when switching on the effects
some work only slightly, partly
or not at all.
It is in need of
complete cleaning of all controls,
refurbishing and or repairs.
There is lots of info
on these on Youtube.
Videos about repairing them also.
Wonderful piece of 1970s music history,
sold as-is.
Thanks”
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“ARP AXXE Odyssey Vintage Analog Synthesizer Model 2313!!NEEDS WORK. Condition is For parts or restoration project. It Powers On it has 4 sliders broken it’s missing 1 knob and back plate. Some keys are bowed up. But is in very good condition considering it’s age.”
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“ORIGINAL 1970s ARP PRO SOLOIST…………THIS IS A WORKING UNIT BUT NEEDS SERVICE SO ITS BEEN OFFERED AS PARTS NEEDS SERVICE…HERES WHAT I KNOW FROM MY LIMOTED KNOLEDGE AS IM NOT A PLAYER NOR REPAOR PERSON…SOME EXPENSIVE HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE…IT HAS 4 NEW LED SLIDER SWITCHES..ALL THE SWITCHES HABE BEEN UP GRADED WITH NOS SWITCHES…A LOT OF CAPACITORS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED ON MULTI BOARDS INCLUDING THE POWER BOARD…NEW TOUCH SENSOR STRIP..KEYS REMOVED AND CLEANED…..NOW WHATS GOING ON WITH IT,MY LOCAL GUY HAS TAKEN IT AS FAR AS HE COULD….THE BASSOON,OBOE AND FLUTE HAVE THE SAME VOICE….TROMBONE AND VIOLIN HAVE SAME VOICE……CELLO CUTS OUT WHEN USING SENSOR SWITCHES…..BASS VOICE CONTINUES FOR COUPLE SECONDS AFTER RELEASE…THATS WHAT I HAVE NOTED AND IM SURE THERE MAYBE OTHER ISSUES…SO YOUR BUYING IT AS NEEDS REPAIR”
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“Due to a non paying bidder, this item is being relisted.
This ARP Quadra was serviced a few years ago by MIKE Metz at Thesis Audio Service in Kansas. After I got it back from him, it was fully functional and beautiful.
It is still beautiful, just not fully functional anymore. I know that the sliders are all intact, the membrane switches all work, could only need just a little bit of money to get it running.
Since Mike worked on this last, I would recommend sending it to him for service.
This Quadra has a unique modification. The switch on the left side, which was professionally installed, allows you to take the chorus effect out of the mono signal which is pretty cool. An extra feature added that you do not see on any Quadras that I have seen.
I was told this Quadra was once owned by John Elefante of Kansas before he joined Kansas. I believe Mike even told me that he worked on this synth while he toured with Kansas at one point back in the day.
This unit comes with an anvil case for safe shipping, and a spare custom programmed CPU.”
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” VINTAGE ARP ODYSSEY MK1 2800 Synthesizer 1974 Model. It is untouched Condition since the 70s. It powers up just fine but it needs to restored sliders and kinda stif after seting all these years. Due to its vintage nature it is sold as is No Returns”
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“Vintage ARP Quartet Synthesizer.. Condition is Used. Bit scruffy but all the lights come on… highly desirable!”
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“Excellent condition original early 70s Mk1 White ARP Odyssey – easily the best sounding revision with the original “lawsuit” Moog clone filter. This one is very fine physical condition with a nice bright white panel and keys and all slider caps intact. It works perfectly, tunes up fast and sounds absolutely huge. It was serviced a few years ago by Switched-On in Austin and includes a few useful mods along with a new power cable. There is a switch for mono/duophonic mode, LFO sync to key and CV/Trig/Gate in/out and filter input all of which increase the functionality of this already excellent synth. I’ve owned many of these of the years and this is easily one of the nicest examples I’ve seen of this model and should make its next owner very happy for years to come. Sold AS-IS”
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“I’m selling my original US made full size vintage ARP Odyssey. It’s flightcased and in excellent working and cosmetic condition having been regularly serviced over the years. It was toured professionally throughout its past and has been recently kept in a studio.
The synth has a couple of extra features commissioned by the original owner.
Firstly the pitch wheel is sprung so it jumps back to its central position making using it in performance much easier. There is also an extra control to adjust the amount of the pitch change. There is a knob which adjusts a delay on modulation so that you can adjust the attack on the modulation used. This can be turned on and off with the extra switch. Otherwise the synth is a typical black and gold faced early Odyssey. All keys work and the oscillators and tuning are extremely stable. There is plenty online about this version of the synth. The manual is a modern reproduction but included. ”
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“Refurbished 12 months ago including re-tolexed case.
Good working order has been used very little since the service.
Superb sounding and an increasingly rare and sought after instrument.
Excellent sounding reverb and ring modulator.
The unit has had: Several faders replaced, VCO sub module swapped out filter sub module was swapped out All sub modules to original factory spec.
Power supply was swapped to run from 120v to 240vAs ”
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“Great old synth. Good condition, but could do with a service. Havent used it in a while. Good luck!”
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” ARP Omni . Condition is Used. Powers and and all keys sound. All controls seem to work.This unit is incredibly RARE…
The Omni is an analog synth with preset Orchestral String sounds. It has polyphonic Violin and Viola waveforms as well as monophonic Bass and Cello waveforms. It is split into 3 sections: Strings, Synthesizer, and Bass synth – all simultaneously available. It has traditional and simple VCA, VCF, and LFO controls for contouring your sounds as well as a nice chorus that really thickens up the string sound. It has no program memory.
All Items I am listing were tested and photographed in 2012. They were then wrapped in plastic and stored. I will test EVERY unit before shipping and will reach out to buyers if there are any issues.This is my personal museum collection, which I have been building for 30 years, and it is painful to sell but we need money.Most items have manuals and I will be digging for those as well…I would never intentionally deceive anyone and will endeavor to make sure ALL buyers are happy”
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