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☆ *PRISTINE* Vintage ROLAND RS-505 Analogue Synthesiser! w/ Original CASE! ☆ VP
Estimated price for orientation: 2 995 $
Category: Synthesizers
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Synthesiser
Rare vintage 1978 Roland RS-505 Paraphonic Analogue String Synthesiser in truly incredible *like new* condition with original ultra-rare fitted Roland case, original music stand and manual! This synth looks like it has just come out of it's packaging, been used a for a month and put back again. Even the screw heads are shiny and like new! A truly amazing find! UK/Euro 220/240 volt power with properly earthed mains cable. Can be set for 110V too. This is also an early one with the coveted SAD512 reticon BBD IC's inside! Original Japanese operation manual also included! (together with a copy of the English one). Comes fully serviced and calibrated for sale and is ready to use. No scratchy pots or leaking caps or anything else and importantly the entire keyboard contacts have been cleaned and serviced as these often double trigger with age etc. All features work fully and have been thoroughly checked, including the stereo outputs and all foot-switch operations. All the sliders are lovely and smooth and all switches operate with a positive click in keeping with a synth in this incredible one-off condition. Sonically this is possibly one of the most flexible and beautiful sounding analogue string/bass synthesisers ever made, and I say that having owned most of them, including the coveted Arp Quadra(amazing in it's own right).
I've often seen it written that these have the same strings as the legendary VP-330; not true..these are far superior to the string sound in that synth. The strings have a much thicker, complex tone and also the release is much more natural and smooth. Again I have owned both and used them extensively side by side.
The RS-505 also has a wonderful synthesizer section with that classic fat and squelchy Roland filter, then an incredible bass section(which to me rivals the Moog Taurus on pure power), then you add in those glorious strings!! Then on top you can apply the unusual quadruple BBD modulation effect...which has chorus, ensemble and flanger modes...all stereo..individually to each section..and so on..and you can see you have pretty powerful analogue instrument! Further to that the RS-505 also features an external audio input so you run another synth(or whatever you want) through the Stereo quadruple-BBD Ensemble chorus/flanger! A performance control section to the left of the keyboard provides volume, tune, glide and pitch bender controls. Each of the sections has it's own output too so you can mix everything properly. The sound is just ridiculously organic and rich! As I said, this unit is in incredible overall condition. Truly amazing really considering it's near 40 year age! Anyone wishing to come and inspect this synthesiser in person is of course more than welcome. FREE UPS WORLDWIDE Shipping! Fully tracked and insured against loss and damageIn the UK so no long customs delays to worry about and 25% import tax and duty to pay on top. Email with any further questions!Paypal accepted, as are bank transfers as they are my prefered method. They are fast now, usually free and very simple to do. I can supply IBAN and BIC codes for international buyers wishing to do transfers. Packing is carried out in a professional manner with freshly supplied new materials where possible IE boxes, plenty of bubble wrap and foam peanuts. I have shipped many valuable vintage guitars, synths and high end recording gear to satisfied customers all over the world over the last 17 years on Ebay with 100% feedback!
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Synthesiser |
Rare vintage 1978 Roland RS-505 Paraphonic Analogue String Synthesiser in truly incredible *like new* condition with original ultra-rare fitted Roland case, original music stand and manual! This synth looks like it has just come out of it's packaging, been used a for a month and put back again. Even the screw heads are shiny and like new! A truly amazing find! UK/Euro 220/240 volt power with properly earthed mains cable. Can be set for 110V too. This is also an early one with the coveted SAD512 reticon BBD IC's inside! Original Japanese operation manual also included! (together with a copy of the English one). Comes fully serviced and calibrated for sale and is ready to use. No scratchy pots or leaking caps or anything else and importantly the entire keyboard contacts have been cleaned and serviced as these often double trigger with age etc. All features work fully and have been thoroughly checked, including the stereo outputs and all foot-switch operations. All the sliders are lovely and smooth and all switches operate with a positive click in keeping with a synth in this incredible one-off condition. Sonically this is possibly one of the most flexible and beautiful sounding analogue string/bass synthesisers ever made, and I say that having owned most of them, including the coveted Arp Quadra(amazing in it's own right).
I've often seen it written that these have the same strings as the legendary VP-330; not true..these are far superior to the string sound in that synth. The strings have a much thicker, complex tone and also the release is much more natural and smooth. Again I have owned both and used them extensively side by side.
The RS-505 also has a wonderful synthesizer section with that classic fat and squelchy Roland filter, then an incredible bass section(which to me rivals the Moog Taurus on pure power), then you add in those glorious strings!! Then on top you can apply the unusual quadruple BBD modulation effect...which has chorus, ensemble and flanger modes...all stereo..individually to each section..and so on..and you can see you have pretty powerful analogue instrument! Further to that the RS-505 also features an external audio input so you run another synth(or whatever you want) through the Stereo quadruple-BBD Ensemble chorus/flanger! A performance control section to the left of the keyboard provides volume, tune, glide and pitch bender controls. Each of the sections has it's own output too so you can mix everything properly. The sound is just ridiculously organic and rich! As I said, this unit is in incredible overall condition. Truly amazing really considering it's near 40 year age! Anyone wishing to come and inspect this synthesiser in person is of course more than welcome. FREE UPS WORLDWIDE Shipping! Fully tracked and insured against loss and damageIn the UK so no long customs delays to worry about and 25% import tax and duty to pay on top. Email with any further questions!Paypal accepted, as are bank transfers as they are my prefered method. They are fast now, usually free and very simple to do. I can supply IBAN and BIC codes for international buyers wishing to do transfers. Packing is carried out in a professional manner with freshly supplied new materials where possible IE boxes, plenty of bubble wrap and foam peanuts. I have shipped many valuable vintage guitars, synths and high end recording gear to satisfied customers all over the world over the last 17 years on Ebay with 100% feedback!
I've often seen it written that these have the same strings as the legendary VP-330; not true..these are far superior to the string sound in that synth. The strings have a much thicker, complex tone and also the release is much more natural and smooth. Again I have owned both and used them extensively side by side.
The RS-505 also has a wonderful synthesizer section with that classic fat and squelchy Roland filter, then an incredible bass section(which to me rivals the Moog Taurus on pure power), then you add in those glorious strings!! Then on top you can apply the unusual quadruple BBD modulation effect...which has chorus, ensemble and flanger modes...all stereo..individually to each section..and so on..and you can see you have pretty powerful analogue instrument! Further to that the RS-505 also features an external audio input so you run another synth(or whatever you want) through the Stereo quadruple-BBD Ensemble chorus/flanger! A performance control section to the left of the keyboard provides volume, tune, glide and pitch bender controls. Each of the sections has it's own output too so you can mix everything properly. The sound is just ridiculously organic and rich! As I said, this unit is in incredible overall condition. Truly amazing really considering it's near 40 year age! Anyone wishing to come and inspect this synthesiser in person is of course more than welcome. FREE UPS WORLDWIDE Shipping! Fully tracked and insured against loss and damageIn the UK so no long customs delays to worry about and 25% import tax and duty to pay on top. Email with any further questions!Paypal accepted, as are bank transfers as they are my prefered method. They are fast now, usually free and very simple to do. I can supply IBAN and BIC codes for international buyers wishing to do transfers. Packing is carried out in a professional manner with freshly supplied new materials where possible IE boxes, plenty of bubble wrap and foam peanuts. I have shipped many valuable vintage guitars, synths and high end recording gear to satisfied customers all over the world over the last 17 years on Ebay with 100% feedback!