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Bode 735 Frequency Shifter - Moog Modular 1630, Buchla, Synthi, Korg, Arp
Estimated price for orientation: 5 200 $
Category: Synthesizers
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Description Brand: Bode MPN: Does Not Apply Type: 735 Frequency Shifter Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
For auction is an extremely rare Bode 735 Frequency Shifter. This is a device designed by Harold Bode in the 60’s which was produced until the early 80s by his company Bode Sound Co. This instrument is most well known for being repackaged and included as the Moog 1630 Frequency Shifter of the 1970s Moog Modular systems.The Bode up for sale has been dated to 1972 and appears to use the same PCBs as the Moog 1630. These were hand assembled by Bode and are extremely uncommon outside university electronics studios. I acquired this one in 2002 and was told at the time it once belonged to Vladimir Ussachevsky who started the Columbia Princeton Electronic Music Studio in the 1960’s. I have been collecting and repairing vintage electronics since the 1990’s, I have over 18 years experience as a restoration technician of high end and rare instruments and this is from my personal collection. There has been no work performed on this historic device besides replacing the frayed power cable for safety reasons, the old cable will be included in the sale if the winner wants it. I found the identical vintage style cable at an electronics supplier to keep this as authentic as possible.There are no unexpected surprises here. Contact me for high resolution photos, I am working on a video which i will add later.I have this listed this for sale on other sites and reserve the right to end this auction if it sells elsewhere. The only reason i would consider selling this is because i have 2 of these.PLEASE READ MY POLICIES BEFORE BIDDING1 - This is a vintage piece of electronics, I am confident that it is functional. I am offering a 1 month warranty for repair work on this - work is to be carried out by myself not your technician. Return shipping/customs fees etc are not included and are at the new owners expense. I will cover parts and labor only for 30 days2 - There are absolutely no refunds3 - Payment via cleared Paypal and cash at pick up.4 - Please contact me before payment to insure that the shipping fees etc are correct.REGARDING SHIPPING this item is located in Vancouver BC Canada.ebays shipping calculator is a little off and should only be used as a model, I will help supply the winner with various shipping options and quotations. Please use the following information to formulate your own estimates prior to bidding:approximate weight: 8 lbsapproximate size: 24 X 16 X 12 inches1 - This will be packed very well, I have shipped synthesizers and effects all over the world, including the USA, UK, Japan, Italy, Australia and Germany. I will supply the box and packing material at my cost. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. FedEX is recommended. 2 - I do not lie on customs documents, fees/insurance are the responsibility of the buyer. 3 - Pick up/inspection is available in Vancouver BC.4 - I offer worldwide shipping once payment has cleared.Please PM me with any other questions prior to bidding, good luck!
Description
| Brand: | Bode | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Type: | 735 Frequency Shifter | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
For auction is an extremely rare Bode 735 Frequency Shifter. This is a device designed by Harold Bode in the 60’s which was produced until the early 80s by his company Bode Sound Co. This instrument is most well known for being repackaged and included as the Moog 1630 Frequency Shifter of the 1970s Moog Modular systems.The Bode up for sale has been dated to 1972 and appears to use the same PCBs as the Moog 1630. These were hand assembled by Bode and are extremely uncommon outside university electronics studios. I acquired this one in 2002 and was told at the time it once belonged to Vladimir Ussachevsky who started the Columbia Princeton Electronic Music Studio in the 1960’s. I have been collecting and repairing vintage electronics since the 1990’s, I have over 18 years experience as a restoration technician of high end and rare instruments and this is from my personal collection. There has been no work performed on this historic device besides replacing the frayed power cable for safety reasons, the old cable will be included in the sale if the winner wants it. I found the identical vintage style cable at an electronics supplier to keep this as authentic as possible.
There are no unexpected surprises here. Contact me for high resolution photos, I am working on a video which i will add later.I have this listed this for sale on other sites and reserve the right to end this auction if it sells elsewhere.
The only reason i would consider selling this is because i have 2 of these.
PLEASE READ MY POLICIES BEFORE BIDDING1 - This is a vintage piece of electronics, I am confident that it is functional. I am offering a 1 month warranty for repair work on this - work is to be carried out by myself not your technician. Return shipping/customs fees etc are not included and are at the new owners expense. I will cover parts and labor only for 30 days2 - There are absolutely no refunds3 - Payment via cleared Paypal and cash at pick up.4 - Please contact me before payment to insure that the shipping fees etc are correct.REGARDING SHIPPING this item is located in Vancouver BC Canada.ebays shipping calculator is a little off and should only be used as a model, I will help supply the winner with various shipping options and quotations. Please use the following information to formulate your own estimates prior to bidding:approximate weight: 8 lbsapproximate size: 24 X 16 X 12 inches1 - This will be packed very well, I have shipped synthesizers and effects all over the world, including the USA, UK, Japan, Italy, Australia and Germany. I will supply the box and packing material at my cost. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. FedEX is recommended.
2 - I do not lie on customs documents, fees/insurance are the responsibility of the buyer. 3 - Pick up/inspection is available in Vancouver BC.4 - I offer worldwide shipping once payment has cleared.Please PM me with any other questions prior to bidding, good luck!