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Friday, June 01, 2007

MOOG The Source

Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Details (Anyone know more about the "crazy source" issue?):
"Moog The Source Analog Monophonic Synthesizer, Model 341A, serial #4364. Unit has been superbly maintained, it was calibrated and checked two years ago, and since then has been used very sparingly. Unit powers and produces sound, all features work properly, memory is proper (unit was serviced for "crazy source" problem), membrane panel is flawless, aluminum casing is minimally scratched.

Cosmetically, this synth is as good as any you will find. The photos speak for themselves. The side wood panels show a little on the corners, and there are some scratches on the rear panel near the power outlet and along the bottom of the casing. However, as the pictures show, this is all very minimal. The face of the synth is flawless, all keys work properly, and both the pitch and mod wheels move as they should.

This synthesizer was used in the studio by the band Zombi on their earliest material, as well as appearing on the albums "Cosmos" and "Surface to Air". Many of the presets still exist in the memory. On the bottom left side of the synth, the words "Zombi" and "Pittsburgh" have been stenciled with white paint. This was done after watching Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii. This is not visible in the normal playing position, and in no way effects the sound of the instrument.

This instrument has never seen action outside of a studio while it has been owned by me. By the looks of it, it hasn't been part of a live performance ever.

Unit will ship in the original box (reinforced with packing material, and another larger box encasing it). Included is the original manual and a power cable."

3 comments:

  1. Crazy Source syndrome usually manifests itself in the synth 'locking up' or behaving erratically. It's usually down to the 4 power transistors on the power supply PCB. These are connected via transistor sockets to the PCB. The sockets corrode over time and should be replaced or removed altogether. Not a difficult fix.

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  2. Cool also that it was Zombi's Source too. If you haven't heard them check them out. www.zombi.us and on MySpace. It's like Tony Banks and Phil Collins jamming with Edgar Froese.

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  3. The crazy source problem is due to contact problems of the single 5v regulator IC.

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