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AKAI AX80 v1 (1984 BUILD) 8 x CEM3372 - BOXED - SERVICED - BEST IN THE WORLD ?
Estimated price for orientation: 950 $
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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 Brand: AKAI MPN: AX80 v1
GOD KNOWS I REALLY DON'T WANT TO SELL THIS BABY. I REALLY DO LOVE IT, AND SO DID THE PREVIOUS OWNER WHO BOUGHT IT NEW IN 1984. SHE REALLY LOOKED AFTER IT WELL AND KEPT THE ORIGINAL BOX ( SERIAL NUMBER ON BOX ).
THE AKAI AX80 IS AN 8 VOICE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER, AKAI'S FIRST PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.THE AX80 FOR SALE HERE, IN MY RECENT OWNERSHIP, HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SERVICED AND AN I.E.C 'KETTLE' MAINS INLET HAS BEEN FITTED AT THE REAR. THE VOLTAGE SELECTORS ON THESE SYNTHS WERE PROBLEMATIC AND FRAGILE SO THIS ONE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY SET TO 240 VOLTS ( SORRY TO YOU OVERSEAS BUYERS ).
THE AX80 v1 HAS THE SHINY END PROTECTORS, THESE SHOW WEAR N TEAR AND THIS AX80 HAS A FEW SMALL MARKS ON THEM (WELL IT'S BEEN USED DURING ITS 33 YEAR LIFE, WHAT D'YOU EXPECT ?).
THE V1's WERE FITTED WITH CURTIS CEM-3372 VCF/VCA CHIPS FROM A MAGICAL BATCH WHICH SOUND ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. THESE CHIPS WERE ALSO USED IN THE OBERHEIM MATRIX 12 ! (NUFF SAID). THE CEM-3372's MAKE THE AKAI AX80 SOUND MUCH MORE EXOTIC THAN YOU'D EXPECT FOR A SYNTH IN ITS PRICE BRACKET, BUT YOU HAVE TO HAVE A v1 AND A v2 PLAYING TOGETHER ( WHICH I HAVE DONE) TO REALLY HEAR THE PERFECTION IN THE VERSION 1 (THE v2 HAS THE MATT VINYL END PROTECTORS).
JUST ABOUT EVERYONE WOULD LOVE TO OWN AN OBX, OBXa,OB8, MATRIX 12, JUPITER 6 OR 8, PRICE AND AVAILABILITY IS WHAT'S THE PROBLEM. THE AKAI AX80 IS THE CHEAPEST WAY INTO THE MULTI-OSCILLATOR ( 16x OSC + 8x SUB OSC ) ANALOG POLYSYNTH CLUB, AND OF COURSE IT HAS BASIC MIDI FROM THE FACTORY UNLIKE MOST OF THE AFOREMENTIONED.
AKAI AX80's ARE FRAGILE AND DO NOT RESPOND WELL TO SHOCK INFLICTED BY CARELESS COURIERS AND ROADIES, SO I WILL NOT SEND THIS ONE. YOU HAVE TO COME DEMO IT, PAY CASH AND TAKE IT AWAY. YOU'LL FIND THAT THIS AX80 HAS NO ISSUES AT ALL.
IT IS LOCATED IN ROEHAMPTON LONDON SW15. CALL OR TEXT ME ON 07775 970008 FOR MORE INFO AND DISCUSSION. I HAVE IT LISTED ELSEWHERE FOR SALE SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS LISTING AT ANY TIME...AND IF MY FINANCES SORT THEMSELVES OUT SOME OTHER WAY I'LL JUST KEEP IT ! SO DON'T HANG ABOUT IF YOU WANT IT.
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 | Brand: | AKAI |
| MPN: | AX80 v1 |
GOD KNOWS I REALLY DON'T WANT TO SELL THIS BABY. I REALLY DO LOVE IT, AND SO DID THE PREVIOUS OWNER WHO BOUGHT IT NEW IN 1984. SHE REALLY LOOKED AFTER IT WELL AND KEPT THE ORIGINAL BOX ( SERIAL NUMBER ON BOX ).
THE AKAI AX80 IS AN 8 VOICE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER, AKAI'S FIRST PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.THE AX80 FOR SALE HERE, IN MY RECENT OWNERSHIP, HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SERVICED AND AN I.E.C 'KETTLE' MAINS INLET HAS BEEN FITTED AT THE REAR. THE VOLTAGE SELECTORS ON THESE SYNTHS WERE PROBLEMATIC AND FRAGILE SO THIS ONE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY SET TO 240 VOLTS ( SORRY TO YOU OVERSEAS BUYERS ).
THE AX80 v1 HAS THE SHINY END PROTECTORS, THESE SHOW WEAR N TEAR AND THIS AX80 HAS A FEW SMALL MARKS ON THEM (WELL IT'S BEEN USED DURING ITS 33 YEAR LIFE, WHAT D'YOU EXPECT ?).
THE V1's WERE FITTED WITH CURTIS CEM-3372 VCF/VCA CHIPS FROM A MAGICAL BATCH WHICH SOUND ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. THESE CHIPS WERE ALSO USED IN THE OBERHEIM MATRIX 12 ! (NUFF SAID). THE CEM-3372's MAKE THE AKAI AX80 SOUND MUCH MORE EXOTIC THAN YOU'D EXPECT FOR A SYNTH IN ITS PRICE BRACKET, BUT YOU HAVE TO HAVE A v1 AND A v2 PLAYING TOGETHER ( WHICH I HAVE DONE) TO REALLY HEAR THE PERFECTION IN THE VERSION 1 (THE v2 HAS THE MATT VINYL END PROTECTORS).
JUST ABOUT EVERYONE WOULD LOVE TO OWN AN OBX, OBXa,OB8, MATRIX 12, JUPITER 6 OR 8, PRICE AND AVAILABILITY IS WHAT'S THE PROBLEM. THE AKAI AX80 IS THE CHEAPEST WAY INTO THE MULTI-OSCILLATOR ( 16x OSC + 8x SUB OSC ) ANALOG POLYSYNTH CLUB, AND OF COURSE IT HAS BASIC MIDI FROM THE FACTORY UNLIKE MOST OF THE AFOREMENTIONED.
AKAI AX80's ARE FRAGILE AND DO NOT RESPOND WELL TO SHOCK INFLICTED BY CARELESS COURIERS AND ROADIES, SO I WILL NOT SEND THIS ONE. YOU HAVE TO COME DEMO IT, PAY CASH AND TAKE IT AWAY. YOU'LL FIND THAT THIS AX80 HAS NO ISSUES AT ALL.
IT IS LOCATED IN ROEHAMPTON LONDON SW15. CALL OR TEXT ME ON 07775 970008 FOR MORE INFO AND DISCUSSION. I HAVE IT LISTED ELSEWHERE FOR SALE SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS LISTING AT ANY TIME...AND IF MY FINANCES SORT THEMSELVES OUT SOME OTHER WAY I'LL JUST KEEP IT ! SO DON'T HANG ABOUT IF YOU WANT IT.
THE AKAI AX80 IS AN 8 VOICE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER, AKAI'S FIRST PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.THE AX80 FOR SALE HERE, IN MY RECENT OWNERSHIP, HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SERVICED AND AN I.E.C 'KETTLE' MAINS INLET HAS BEEN FITTED AT THE REAR. THE VOLTAGE SELECTORS ON THESE SYNTHS WERE PROBLEMATIC AND FRAGILE SO THIS ONE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY SET TO 240 VOLTS ( SORRY TO YOU OVERSEAS BUYERS ).
THE AX80 v1 HAS THE SHINY END PROTECTORS, THESE SHOW WEAR N TEAR AND THIS AX80 HAS A FEW SMALL MARKS ON THEM (WELL IT'S BEEN USED DURING ITS 33 YEAR LIFE, WHAT D'YOU EXPECT ?).
THE V1's WERE FITTED WITH CURTIS CEM-3372 VCF/VCA CHIPS FROM A MAGICAL BATCH WHICH SOUND ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. THESE CHIPS WERE ALSO USED IN THE OBERHEIM MATRIX 12 ! (NUFF SAID). THE CEM-3372's MAKE THE AKAI AX80 SOUND MUCH MORE EXOTIC THAN YOU'D EXPECT FOR A SYNTH IN ITS PRICE BRACKET, BUT YOU HAVE TO HAVE A v1 AND A v2 PLAYING TOGETHER ( WHICH I HAVE DONE) TO REALLY HEAR THE PERFECTION IN THE VERSION 1 (THE v2 HAS THE MATT VINYL END PROTECTORS).
JUST ABOUT EVERYONE WOULD LOVE TO OWN AN OBX, OBXa,OB8, MATRIX 12, JUPITER 6 OR 8, PRICE AND AVAILABILITY IS WHAT'S THE PROBLEM. THE AKAI AX80 IS THE CHEAPEST WAY INTO THE MULTI-OSCILLATOR ( 16x OSC + 8x SUB OSC ) ANALOG POLYSYNTH CLUB, AND OF COURSE IT HAS BASIC MIDI FROM THE FACTORY UNLIKE MOST OF THE AFOREMENTIONED.
AKAI AX80's ARE FRAGILE AND DO NOT RESPOND WELL TO SHOCK INFLICTED BY CARELESS COURIERS AND ROADIES, SO I WILL NOT SEND THIS ONE. YOU HAVE TO COME DEMO IT, PAY CASH AND TAKE IT AWAY. YOU'LL FIND THAT THIS AX80 HAS NO ISSUES AT ALL.
IT IS LOCATED IN ROEHAMPTON LONDON SW15. CALL OR TEXT ME ON 07775 970008 FOR MORE INFO AND DISCUSSION. I HAVE IT LISTED ELSEWHERE FOR SALE SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS LISTING AT ANY TIME...AND IF MY FINANCES SORT THEMSELVES OUT SOME OTHER WAY I'LL JUST KEEP IT ! SO DON'T HANG ABOUT IF YOU WANT IT.