JD-800

“Selling my Roland JD 800 with 2 Data Cards (rock drums) unit works great but has 3 flaws. Please see video demonstration of the unit prior to bidding. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Comes as seen
powers on and appears to be mostly working
about 23 of the keys make no sound
all of the keys are missing the weight that are normally glued into them
no overt damage
bender toggle working good
display reads OK
does not includes 2 prong power cord” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“WORKS GREAT TESTED AND IS GOOD

COMES WITH CARRYING CASE

ONE KEY IS A LITTLE LOOSE BUT WORKS GREAT

FREE SHIPPING” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD800 with no Red Glue Issue and everything is in perfect working order.

Has some cosmetic damage to the right cheek as shown in picture and also has an engraved postcode from the previous owner.

All sliders have been cleaned and everything has been thoroughly tested.

Great sounding synthesizer with numerous editing capabilities.

Red Glue issue has been resolved and there is no damage to the keybed and after touch which are in perfect working order. There are also no sticky keys and the action is as it should be” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Classic 90’s Synth by Roland.
Comes with original box and manuals.

As with just about ALL JD-800’s, this one has three “dead keys” (see picture with the red stars)
There’s no sign of the dreaded “Red Glue” so its most likely the ribbon cable that needs a service.

However, as this synth has been recently used via MIDI the key issue hasn’t been a problem.

Great synth, great sounds and sad to see it go.

Collection preferred, but will ship at buyers cost.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Highly collectable synth manufactured in the 90s but still sounds fantastic today.

Unfortunately an issue that started with a few dead keys has now spread to the entire keyboard and as a result the keybed will need to be repaired/replaced. There is also some evidence of the dreaded “red glue” issue. This is a very common problem with these synths, however it still works perfectly over MIDI and all the sliders and knobs work as expected. I’ve been using it very effectively as a synth module triggered by a controller keyboard.

The original manuals are included together with a custom-built Gothard flight case and a “Pure Synthesis” third party sound card.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD800 Programable Synthesizer. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Introducing the Roland JD-800 digital synthesizer, perfect for music enthusiasts who want to take their sound to the next level. This powerful instrument boasts a wide range of features that allow you to create unique and captivating tunes.

With its advanced digital technology, the Roland JD-800 delivers exceptional sound quality that will elevate your music productions. Whether you’re a professional musician or an amateur, this synthesizer is a must-have in your collection. So, unleash your creativity and explore the endless possibilities with the Roland JD-800.

I am the original owner of this beautiful sounding synthesizer.

But unfortunately, it has succumbed to the RED GLUE problem that most JD-800″s encounter eventually.

What I can tell you about this synth is, all the sliders/faders, and knobs are there.

It functions perfectly hooked up to a midi controller.

This is how I’ve been using it as of lately due to the red glue problem with the keys.

It’s only a few keys that are affected, but I’m sure as time goes on, more will be.

I do not have the time to take the key bed apart, and install a new one.

There are videos on YouTube that explain the process.

There is one minor cosmetic problem with the synth…

On the right hand corner, there’s a gap.

This happened after I opened it up to acess the red glue. I’m not sure if there was a piece of plastic or metal there or not. I did not see anything when putting it back together.

But that is the ONLY thing wrong with it cosmetically, other than light surface scratches.”
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“Roland JD800 Programmable Synthesizer, wirh sound cards..has red glue issue although nexer been problem as used a controller a oxygen 61 which is included in price buyer collect s or arrange delivery ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Unfortunately has the red glue issue. Some keys are temperamental or not working. Therefore sold as spares or repair.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“PHYSICAL CONDITION: Good – The top and controls are in good clean shape and look nice. There are some minor scuffs and dings around the synth as well as a small amount of hardened tape residue on the side that will come off with the right cleaner. One of the keys is chipped on the underside and the pitch coarse knob is missing as well, the pitch control function works just fine. Otherwise, everything is solidly built and ready for action. Overall, the physical condition is good. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD-800 Synthesizer….no sound…missing few keys..missing end panel….powers up and seems to program ok….they sell for alot more when working..see photos…selling as is no refunds…” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“here im selling a roland jd-800 in incredible collectors condition

it has almost no marks on it see pics

the synth is in perfect working order with no issues

ideally it can be picked up in south london or brighton but not impossible to post with interparcel ups” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD-800 Synthesizer & Sound Expansion Cards

Roland JD-800 synthesizer in good working order.

Excellent cosmetic condition.

Includes the complete collection of extremely rare Roland sound library expansion cards. These are:

Drums & Percussion Standard
Drums & Percussion Dance
Rock Drums
Strings Ensemble
Brass Section
Grand Piano
Guitar Collection
Accordian” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD-800 programmable digital synthesizer Keyboard works but needs work.

Was working perfectly but sat unused in the rack awhile and a few of the buttons are not responsive and some others need a hard push to engage. The lfo section sliders jump all around when moved as well. Otherwise it sounds great and clear, the envelopes and env sliders and the rest of the synth seems to function fine and all the preprogrammed sounds are working and the keyboard is working (red glue does not seem to have really leaked or gotten on anything yet). Selling as is for repair guaranteed to turn on and produce sounds (the presets work) but will need some work to be fully functional.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Very Clean, In perfect Working Condition. Will be professionally Packaged, and Sent 100% insured.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD800

In good condition and full working order” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Works It does have one crack by the button which does not affect it On the right side had a sticker which I removed but there is still a little bit of adhesive on the keyboard local pickup only In Fords nj ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

” Acquired from original friend who is a close friend. He bought it new from Guitar Center back in the day. Just serviced few months ago, updated power supply, replaced few button switches, key assembly was disassembled, and key weights removed, no more red glue. Reset to factory settings/sounds.

Minor marks, scratches but overall it is still in very good condition. Fully functional, tested and works great! Inludes a nice hard foam case, power cord, & manual. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD-800 Synthesizer – Vintage – With Case And (3) Expansion Card sets.”
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“My beloved Roland JD-800 is reluctantly up for sale. It’s in fantastic condition, it was serviced just over a year ago and the famous red glue issue has been solved by an experienced tech with no issues whatsoever.

The synth comes with both original manuals!” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“My beloved Roland JD-800 is reluctantly up for sale. It’s in fantastic condition, it was serviced just over a year ago and the famous red glue issue has been solved by an experienced tech with no issues whatsoever.

The synth comes with both original manuals!” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Sadly parting ways with one of my favorite synths, the JD-800. Second owner. Serviced to prevent red glue issue. Comes with original power supply, downloaded full PDF manuals, Rock Drums expansion cards. Screen is bright and clear. All buttons, keys, and sliders work perfectly, all lights work. Few slight blemishes as noted in photos: some “hand rubbing” wear above “JD-800″ script (on the ridge below Tone buttons), very slight. Few minor scratches on right hand end cap. Always studio kept and never gigged with.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD800

In good condition and full working order”
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“Roland JD-800 in great cosmetic condition overall, but not fully functional. It’s had the predictable ‘red glue’ issue, and whilst I’ve done my best to clear up what had oozed out of the keys, some of it had got onto the green pcb contact strip under the keybed and some of the traces are now compromised meaning around a dozen keys towards the upper end do not sound. This may be able to be fixed if there is a way to mend the traces, or replaced if a new pcb contact strip can be sourced. Other than this, there are a few tact switches that can require an extra push or two to engage so could do with replacing, and there are occasionally ‘jumpy’ sliders so these could all do with a clean out, but they are not crackly to operate. It can be fully controlled from a MIDI controller keyboard / via a DAW and sounds edited as normal on the unit itself. Both original manuals included. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD-800 Digital Synthesizer From Japan, this has some sticky glue or something on it, there are metal bars glued under some keys. There are scratches and dings on this. It will come with the Keyboard and carrying case. Nothing else. Tested to power on and plays sound. Sold as is.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“The original keybed suffered from the infamous red epoxy glue issue. I replaced it myself back in 2016 with a new-old stock JD-800 keybed I purchased directly from Roland the year before, which I was very lucky to get while they still carried them. This new keybed has definitely given this synthesizer a brand new life. It was only used for occasional bar-band gigging from 2016 to February 2020, which was the last time I played live, and it gave me no problems whatsoever. As you can see from the pics, this new keybed correctly has black epoxy glue under the keys.

In addition to this JD-800, the following items are also included:
1 road case made from metal and plywood, with 1/4” lined foam, 1 handle, and 2 briefcase latches. I purchased this many years ago from New York Case Company (formerly Long Island Case Co. and Discount Distributors) in Holbrook, NY
2 Yamaha FC-5 sustain pedals (used, but working)
1 Roland EV-5 expression pedal (used, but working)
1 power supply cable
1 extra power supply cable (which doesn’t seat too well to the back of synth, but it does actually work…it may need to have the metal tabs in the cord spaced further, not sure…the other power cable fits just fine)
1 JD-800 Owner’s Manual I (User’s Guide)
1 JD-800 Owner’s Manual II (Reference)
1 JD-800 Sounds & Basic Operations manual. A very handy book that was originally published at the time the JD’s were first manufactured. I would think this publication is ultra rare nowadays. It’s easy to follow and contains settings for many sounds you can try on your own
1 JD-800 original product brochure. Again, these are probably hard to find also and are very cool and informative
1 JD-800 Turbo Start (from the old Roland “Fax Back” days)
1 JD-800 Service Notes (a copy I printed off the internet)
1 JD-800 keybed (the original I took out when I installed the new one in 2016)
A couple months ago I had this unit serviced by Winston Electronics in St. Louis (an authorized Roland service location). The tech was unable to put the unit in diagnostic mode using the factory button-press combination, so he ran through the tests individually and the unit tested OK. He changed the battery, disassembled the unit to drop the control boards to clean the sliders, boards, jacks, and pots. He reassembled and tested, and it tested OK. I will say he did a really nice job cleaning the boards under the sliders, which tended to accumulate dirt and dust over the years.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“I stopped playing live 2 years ago and have since decided to sell off a lot of my gear, which I’ve been doing lately. This time around it’s my beloved JD-800’s. I’m the original owner of the unit with serial # AD02681, I purchased it new in 1993 from a place called Goodman Music in Los Angeles, which is probably long gone now. The other unit, serial # ZC55166, I purchased used off Ebay in 2000 (allegedly I’m the 3rd owner of that one). In both cases I digitized the receipts back in 2017 and can provide them to the purchaser upon request.

Everything that’s included in this listing would be great for well-seasoned JD-800 users, whether it be for recording, gigging, or spare time enjoyment, and yet equally great for beginners just starting out. Also included are the following (in no particular order):

Case for each synth, made from metal/plywood, with 1/4” lined foam, both made by New York Case Company (formerly Long Island Case Co. and Discount Distributors) in Holbrook, NY
2 MIDI cables (one very long, the other rather short/standard length)
3 Yamaha FC-5 sustain pedals (used, but working)
1 Roland EV-5 expression pedal (used, but working)
1 piano style sustain pedal (used, but working)
2 power supply cables
1 extra power supply cable (which doesn’t seat too well to the back of synths, but it does actually work…it may need to have the metal tabs in the cord spaced further, not sure…the other power cables fit just fine)
Littlite accessories…the velcro strips on the front panel of each synth are for when I used to use Littlites, which I stopped using years ago but left the velcro there. Included are the goosenecks and a couple spare bulbs, but it needs new bases and transformer plugs, as these went missing over the years…I’ll leave it to the buyer’s discretion whether they choose to use these or not
3 SL-JD80-05 Brass Section ROM card sets…2 of these are used (I kept one in each of my JD’s), the 3rd is still sealed new (the CD case on the latter is a little cracked on the edge, so I’ll include another jewel case). I used this sometimes hard-to-find ROM card set primarily for the first patch, “Trump’s Section 1”, which to me is the best brass section sound I’ve heard in a keyboard (and I’ve played several over the years)
6 Roland M-512G ROM cards. I’ve tested all these and they definitely work. I’m including new batteries to complement these also. I have pics showing before/after testing each one, which I can provide upon request (I could only upload 12 pics in this listing). There’s some Sharpie writing on several of the boxes, which I’ll leave up to the buyer to remove or write over, whichever they prefer, not a big deal
5 Roland M-256E ROM cards. Same as above. I’m including new batteries with these also
1 Roland M-512E ROM card. Same as above (except no Sharpie writing on this particular card, unlike the 256’s). I’m including new batteries with this card as well. Note: This card and the M-512G’s have the same exact functionality. The only difference is the G’s use a different circuit board/chip, a little larger battery (CR2032 instead of CR2016), and there’s a battery housing on one end of the card (see pic), whereas the E’s have the battery inside the card itself, which allows the card to sit flush all the way in the data card slot. However, the G’s “snap”/”click” into place in the data card slot for a more secure fit, which I prefer more over the E’s, since sometimes the E’s and the 256’s have to be re-inserted a time or two until it “catches” and is readable by the synth…it’s nothing to do with the card slot or the cards themselves, it’s just the physical/mechanical nature of one vs. the other. Another note: I have my own patches on many of these 256/512 cards, but will initialize them at the buyer’s discretion if they prefer, or they can have the sounds, it doesn’t matter to me
1 JD-800 Owner’s Manual I (User’s Guide)
2 JD-800 Owner’s Manual II (Reference) (the JD I got in 2000 didn’t have the first manual, only the second)
1 JD-800 Sounds & Basic Operations manual. A very handy book that was originally published at the time the JD’s were first manufactured. I would think this publication is ultra rare nowadays. It’s easy to follow and contains settings for many sounds you can try on your own
1 JD-800 product brochure. Again, these are probably hard to find also and very cool and informative
1 JD-800 Turbo Start (from the old Roland “Fax Back” days)
1 JD-800 Service Notes (a copy I printed off the internet)” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“The skinny: The keyboard ribbon cold solder joint is toast so the keyboard DOES NOT WORK. NO, it does NOT suffer from any sticky-keys. Never did. Still doesn’t. Pic shows how everything is solid, no melties anywheres. If you can butcher the proper ribbon from another Roland, you’re golden.

Everything else works. As a MIDI device it’s wonderful. Just too big for my studio right now.

Comes with 3 notebooks that are copies of the Reference manuals and User Guide along with an extra Guitars & Brass card along with the two Drums/Percussion cards as pictured.

NO CASE.

NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING.

SHIPPING will be determined after the sale so please get to me your shipping address asap. From Washington to New York was hovering in around $150-$200 after pro-pack and shipping. Shipping rates are insane right now which all of you know. IGNORE EBAY’S SHIPPING PRICE.

Sold AS-IS. Was working as per this listing date.

NOTE: JD-800s are NOT meant to run with the vol FULL UP. You will hear trailing distortions (barely noticable) when the sound ends which I thought was an issue. It’s not. Apparently they all do this so don’t run max vol. Half your vol and increase your gain at the mixing board. I only mention this as I initially thought there was something wrong with this but after checking with other owners, it’s common.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Up for sale is a pretty hard to find Roland JD800 Synthesizer. This synth is held in very high regard as Roland’s best modern synth. At the very least its Roland’s best synth made in the 90’s for sure. If you’ve heard about the iconic JD990 Rack module.. this JD800 is what that module is based off of.. This is the O.G. for sure.

I bought this synth from Syntaur recently as I live very close to them. Syntaur if you’ve never heard of them is a mega synth store.. they have a huge collection of vintage and modern synths.. they restore them and sell them.

On this particular JD800.. they fixed that crazy problematic “red glue keybed” issue.. No longer with this JD800 be subject to that issue. They also cleaned all contacts and all faders.. leaving this JD totally fader jitter free. If you have been waiting for a JD to crop up without these major JD issues.. this is the one. They also repaired a few keys. NOTE.. The side plastic end cap is cracked.. that’s how they got it, that’s how i got it. I don’t think it will incur any further damage ( get worse ) BUT it should be stated that it may crack a little more in transit so if that is an issue with you, please do not buy.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“A classic from the godfathers of sound synthesis.
Brimming with super duper sounds, either use as a single channel module or setup a ‘performance’ to grab the pure power of this machine.
Built in effects and multi-outputs as you would expect form this era of loveliness.

What is it? It’s a great synthesiser from the 90’s with a really good collection of sounds on board.. and, the main bonus feature of this bad-boy…it has sliders and knobs and things so you can easily change the sound in real time!! Great therefore for live work and also the data from these moves can be captured as midi in your DAW for a ‘real feel’ performance.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Roland JD 800 Professionally Rack mounted. Clean and working. The original keyboards for these JD-800s had a red glue that ran down and stopped the keys movement. A studio in NY had the keyboard removed and this rack mount unit built . All the sliders work audio is great. Just plug in a midi wire from a controller. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“This JD is in great shape and sounds absolutely fantastic. It has a few scratches and dings as expected(see pictures) but looks great. Red glue has been removed and everything works as it should. Ships with very nice new road case.” Click here to visit listing on eBay