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For Sale: EMS SynthiA MK1 Synthesizer

This is an early 1970s EMS SynthiA in equisite condition. 
Cosmetically is it excellent; not "for it's age" as they say in the 
Eb*y ads but truly excellent. The front panel gleams, the coloured 
knobs (heh, UK spelling there) are shiny and complete, the case 
itself is great including the latches which work fine.

This is an ultrarare MK1 which has the original patch pin layout 
giving you separate waveforms for VCOs 1 and 2. Functionally 
everything great as well and all knobs, switches, speakers, matrix 
connections, etc work 100%.

A good resolution picture of the unit I am selling is here:

http://www.helpwantedproductions.com/ebay/synthi1.jpg

I have other pictures as well.

A few years ago I had the power supply rebuilt by Phil Cirocco @CMS 
in PA and any issues with the MK1 PS were corrected. I have driven a 
Crickwood DK2 from this unit and it's worked perfectly.I have never 
seen a better example of this model (let alone in a MK1 version) as 
well.

This sale comes with the following:

SynthiA with both halves of the suitcase. Please note this does not 
have the KS sequencer keyboard (otherwise I would be listing a 
SynthiAKS no?)

20-30 Pins (a few of them brand new with insulation 100%) White, 
grey, Coloured (heh).

Kenton UK Cinch Jones-> 3x1/8" adapter cable which allows you to run 
the Synthi via CV/GATE at the more standard 1vt/oct plus another 
input to control the VCF, Env, etc via any 1/8" connection. I used 
this with my Kenton Pro2 and ProSolo and it was very cool.

I had copies of all the manuals (users, patchbook, etc) and if I can 
find those they will be included in hardcopy as well.

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I am asking $6000 US OBO for this unit. Buyer pays any fees for 
shipping, etc. Given the rarity, condition, and current prices for 
this model that is certainly market value. However, I will listen to 
all reasonable offers. 

I will consider being more generous in the price for a local cash 
sale (Phila Pa, USA). I generally won't use paypal for an item this 
expensive but I might accept paypal from buyers I know. The fees may 
be around $200 or more so I'd rather you saved that in the sale and 
we found another way. I will gladly work with anyone who is serious 
and will be able to buy the unit sooner than later.
 
Some partial trades might be possible as well. I am always looking 
for Banana based modular gear (Serge or Modcan/Cynthia). 

Thanks for reading. Any questions please email me.

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