images via this auction
"Roland System 700 Modular Analog Synthesizer
The System 700 was aimed at high end studios in Japan and the USA. The System 700 was first produced in 1976 and was Roland's flagship product well into the 80's. The system sold in the US for $14,500 in 1979 and was a major player in the modular synth market. Truly a professional instrument, even by todays standards, only around 40 of these great systems were ever built. These extremely rare units still demand large money whenever one appears on the market. Here's your chance to own a piece of musical history.
This particular System 700 was originally owned by Tom Beckman, founder of Roland USA. It was used for 4 years and has been in storage ever since. It appears like it is brand new. The Tolex is near perfect, the panels are beautiful and it shows very little, if any, signs of wear. Storage has taken a bit of a toll on some switches, faders and selectors. Everything can be repaired with cleaning and maintenence. We've had it set up and played it a few times and it is truly amazing. We are selling it "as is". We are a factory authorized Roland Service Center and can do any repairs that may be needed, but that would be a different deal worked out after the sale. This is a large system in 7 enclosures and in all, is 220 pounds."
wow - that was fast - it is sold already !
ReplyDeleteDang. I should have bought
ReplyDelete... one in Tokyo for $7k
ReplyDeletethat price is kind of silly, but I guess if you have endless dough why not, but now everyone is going to want top dollar for these, just like when an Arp 2600 supposedly went for $10k on ebay people starting asking for nearly that much, geez whatever...
ReplyDeleteWow! That's in virgin condition!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I guess if I'd have millions on my bank account, I would pay that much too, just to get one...
It would be nice to know who got it and hear what's it going to be used for. :)