Korg Poly800/EX800 Users

I have to admit that the attractive price of the Poly-800 has led me to hoard them a little bit.  I've got several.

I see them on eBay all the time, but unlike the previous poster, I rarely see them on Craigslist.  Although the first one I ever bought I found on CL.  Got it for $75!  The seller said it wasn't working, but all it needed was to have its patches reloaded.  On eBay, pricing really varies, but I'd say the average right now is about $225.  

At the moment at least, the Poly-800 is by far the cheapest analog synth you can buy, probably because they're still quite plentiful and a lot of analog snobs don't respect them.  But I say, grab 'em while you still can!

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, "daveyray913" <sinisterthewicked@...> wrote:
>
> OUCH.  So sad to hear.  Ebay(US) lately has them for around $250 USD on ave (MK1), I've seen EX-800 go for as low as $150, but I supposed shipping to UK is a killer. I find them on Craigslist for about the same around here often.  I kick myself hard when I think about the rummage sales (or thrift sales?  I'm not sure what you call them there)  where I've seen them at over the years for like $50-100, but I already had one so... didnt occur to me to grab another. :( If I only knew....  I'll keep my eyes open.
> 
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Korg-Poly-800-vintage-synthesizer-/161058780332?pt=Keyboards_MIDI&hash=item257fd9f4ac#ht_26wt_1141
> 
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/POLY-800-mkII-vintage-korg-analog-synthesizer-synth-NEW-BATTERY-INSTALLED-/350789080832?pt=US_Signal_Processors_Rack_Effects&hash=item51aca89700#ht_191wt_1091 
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Korg-Poly-800-Analog-Synthesizer-Synth-Keytar-/151078125058?pt=Keyboards_MIDI&hash=item232cf53e02#ht_502wt_1091
> 
> Here's a guy selling one 20mi from me for $200 which I may offer him $150 and go pick up this weekend.
> http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/for/3806571627.html 
> 
> 
> --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Jason Adkins <jason_ralf808@> wrote:
> >
> > Not in the frigging UK are they $200!!!!! try adding another $100 +  
> > another $100 for a MKII
> > I love this cunt-try
> > 
> > On 3 Jul 2013, at 13:19, daveyray913 wrote:
> > 
> > > RE: <FAQ>……That is a most meritorious idea sir!
> > >
> > > And BTW, I ordered my Hawk/Atomahawk Kits! After some minor repairs  
> > > & cleaning I deemed my old, slightly singed Poly up to the task. It  
> > > has a bit of a cliché ring to it but I think I'm calling this  
> > > project "The Phoenix-800"
> > > Also, If I mess it up, I guess I'll eBay or craiglist another one  
> > > and try again. That's what's so wonderful about POLY/EX-800 modding.  
> > > You can still pick up these synths for ~$200 USD.
> > >
> > > ( I also ordered the blue LEDs lights for the main display, couldn't  
> > > resist)
> > >
> > > --- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, Michael Hawkins  
> > > <korgpolyex800@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > One of these days, I am going to get around to putting an FAQ  
> > > together. In the meantime, you read the instructions and got your  
> > > answer.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: daveyray913 <sinisterthewicked@>
> > > > To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Monday, July 1, 2013 12:19 PM
> > > > Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: POLY800 Mod Question: dedicated effects?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Â
> > > > Nevermind, read the instructions again (more carefully this time)  
> > > on the ATOMAHAWK kit and found my answer: "5. If you have already  
> > > carried out the original modifications, you can still install this  
> > > kit and use the original controls in tandem with the AtomaHawk kit."
> > > >
> > > > RE: > QUESTION: Can I install HAWK-800 and also MOOG-SLAYER type  
> > > mods? ie: hands on, pot-dialed Freq/cutoff/reso ? Do they clash?
> > > >
> > > > --- In korgpolyex@...m, "daveyray913"  
> > > <sinisterthewicked@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > "rather than hijacking dave's thread (sorry Dave!)"
> > > > > BAH! It's all good. I'm more jealous of your idea than offended  
> > > at the redirect. :) Cant wait to see it in action (we will settle  
> > > for no less than vids!)
> > > > >
> > > > > My Mods wont be as cool as most others here BUT, some will be MY  
> > > unique mods, so I guess that'll keep me satisfied, and remaining a  
> > > special little snowflake...just like all the other special little  
> > > snowflakes....but I digress.
> > > > >
> > > > > OK, HERE, I'll hijack this disscussion back in true attention- 
> > > whoring yankee fashion!....
> > > > >
> > > > > QUESTION: Can I install HAWK-800 and also MOOG-SLAYER type mods?  
> > > ie: hands on, pot-dialed Freq/cutoff/reso ? Do they clash?
> > > > >
> > > > > Danka Schon!
> > > > > Daveyray (that bloody-yank) Schroeder
> > > > > BTW: Find me on F/B,"Daveyray Schroeder" or "Jesse's First  
> > > Time" (band) I have the beginnings of my POLY resurrection photos  
> > > posted there publically,(if not I'll change it) ...So You don't have  
> > > to friend me to see them...but we could all use more friends....just  
> > > sayin'
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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