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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-04 by webform@...

I think the CZ range will remain relatively obscure. If you didn't use (and like using one) in the 80's, then I can't imagine too many synth folk are going to go out of their way to pick one up. There just isn't the awareness.

As a digital synth, it will always struggle with "vintage" appeal. I see 106's listed for AUD1400 regularly (assuming all of their voice chips are still going!), whereas CZ-1's won't sell @ AUD400 (I keep seeing the same ones come up again on Gumtree).

I paid around AUD800 for my CZ-1 new in late '88 (had been on the shelf for a while, so got it at a better price), but there's no way it would sell for that now. Even with a clean/backlight replacement/new battery.

I think if you are interested in picking one up, go for the CZ-1 as this will give you velocity and aftertouch, as well as 8 voices which can be divided up across up to 8 channels.

I still regret selling my CZ-101 though!

Regards,
JPS

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