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OBERHEIM OB8 ANALOG POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER
Estimated price for orientation: 2 999 $
Category: Oberheim OB8 Keyboard Synthesize
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Description Brand: Oberheim Model: OB8 Type: Keyboard Synthesizer Analog/Digital: Analog Number of Keys: 61 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING. THANKS!OBERHEIM OB8, 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer for auction. Most of you know what this is, so I won't spend time going over specs. They are all over the internet if you want to read up on them. This unit was purchased from a friend many years ago as a back up unit in case my other OB8 decided to take a nap. However, I only use my gear in my smoke-free home studio and never take it out, and my other OB8 is still working just fine, so I decided to sell this one. This is a must have synth if you like vintage analog machines. I have owned just about everything that has been made, and the OB8 is still at the very top of my list for sounding incredible. There are a few minor repairs that need to be done in order for this unit to be 100% functional. Sold as is. Please read the following carefully because I do not accept returns.1. The F# and A# keys in the top octave of the keyboard are intermittent (the ones with dimes on them in the pics). They work, but you have to sometimes depress them a few times before they come back to life. This is a fairly common problem with any keyboard that uses a Panasonic keyboard (Memorymoog, OB8, Polysix, Matrix-12 etc...). For me it hasn't been an issue because I use my OB8 like a sound module via MIDI, using a master keyboard controller. But if you want to use the keyboard, these keys need their contacts cleaned.2. There are four buttons on the front panel called "group" buttons: A, B, C, & D. These let you select which bank of programs you want to play. The C and D buttons also need cleaning. They do work, but like the keys mentioned above, you sometimes have to tap on them a few times to get them to light up and work. But they do light up and work. One of the pics shows all four lit so you can see for yourself. 3. The number 5 program button is also a little fussy, but it definitely works. It has the same personality disorder as the others mentioned above. It needs to be cleaned.(And by the way, There is a guy on YouTube that goes by the name of "sounddoctorin" who sells replacement contact strips for the OB8 keys).Because of these minor repairs, I am listing this OB8 for considerably lower than the average price of an OB8 currently on eBay. And you can bet your butt they are only going to get more expensive, so this is an opportunity to get one for less if you're willing to spend a couple of hundred dollars on repairs, clean the keys and contacts yourself, or use a different MIDI controller as I do. This unit does have factory MIDI by the way. I personally love the OB8 and would never be without one. If I didn't have two, I would never sell it. Like the OBX and OBXa, it has a big, thick, friendly sound, but it is far more reliable than its siblings (I know....I have owned them all). I am having a custom box made by the Peli box company here in ABQ and I will pack it well. However, I always remind buyers of vintage analog synths that it is not unusual for an older machine to need a tuning or an adjustment after being shipped because you never know how they are going to be handled. It will ship fully insured, with the owner's manual, power cord, and a cassette tape with the original factory patches. I usually use FEDEX ground for the continental USA, and FEDEX air for international shipments. Please see shipping details if you are bidding internationally, because the price varies depending on your location, and make sure you message me with your postal code or zip code so I can get you a shipping quote before you bid. Thanks for looking!
Description
| Brand: | Oberheim | Model: | OB8 |
| Type: | Keyboard Synthesizer | Analog/Digital: | Analog |
| Number of Keys: | 61 | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING. THANKS!OBERHEIM OB8, 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer for auction. Most of you know what this is, so I won't spend time going over specs. They are all over the internet if you want to read up on them. This unit was purchased from a friend many years ago as a back up unit in case my other OB8 decided to take a nap. However, I only use my gear in my smoke-free home studio and never take it out, and my other OB8 is still working just fine, so I decided to sell this one. This is a must have synth if you like vintage analog machines. I have owned just about everything that has been made, and the OB8 is still at the very top of my list for sounding incredible. There are a few minor repairs that need to be done in order for this unit to be 100% functional. Sold as is. Please read the following carefully because I do not accept returns.1. The F# and A# keys in the top octave of the keyboard are intermittent (the ones with dimes on them in the pics). They work, but you have to sometimes depress them a few times before they come back to life. This is a fairly common problem with any keyboard that uses a Panasonic keyboard (Memorymoog, OB8, Polysix, Matrix-12 etc...). For me it hasn't been an issue because I use my OB8 like a sound module via MIDI, using a master keyboard controller. But if you want to use the keyboard, these keys need their contacts cleaned.2. There are four buttons on the front panel called "group" buttons: A, B, C, & D. These let you select which bank of programs you want to play. The C and D buttons also need cleaning. They do work, but like the keys mentioned above, you sometimes have to tap on them a few times to get them to light up and work. But they do light up and work. One of the pics shows all four lit so you can see for yourself. 3. The number 5 program button is also a little fussy, but it definitely works. It has the same personality disorder as the others mentioned above. It needs to be cleaned.
(And by the way, There is a guy on YouTube that goes by the name of "sounddoctorin" who sells replacement contact strips for the OB8 keys).Because of these minor repairs, I am listing this OB8 for considerably lower than the average price of an OB8 currently on eBay. And you can bet your butt they are only going to get more expensive, so this is an opportunity to get one for less if you're willing to spend a couple of hundred dollars on repairs, clean the keys and contacts yourself, or use a different MIDI controller as I do. This unit does have factory MIDI by the way. I personally love the OB8 and would never be without one. If I didn't have two, I would never sell it. Like the OBX and OBXa, it has a big, thick, friendly sound, but it is far more reliable than its siblings (I know....I have owned them all). I am having a custom box made by the Peli box company here in ABQ and I will pack it well. However, I always remind buyers of vintage analog synths that it is not unusual for an older machine to need a tuning or an adjustment after being shipped because you never know how they are going to be handled. It will ship fully insured, with the owner's manual, power cord, and a cassette tape with the original factory patches. I usually use FEDEX ground for the continental USA, and FEDEX air for international shipments. Please see shipping details if you are bidding internationally, because the price varies depending on your location, and make sure you message me with your postal code or zip code so I can get you a shipping quote before you bid. Thanks for looking!