Freddy Fresh's EMS PUTNEY VCS3 SN 168 For Sale

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"Up for sale here is one of the rarest synthesizers on the planet- an EMS VCS3 "Putney" Analog Lab Synth. As you can see from the pictures, this one is in excellent condition- especially due to its age and very early serial- (Serial #168-made in 1969.) This one comes from the private collection of Freddy Fresh, and the synth has been well-cared for. Everything on this synth is original, and no modifications have been made during Mr. Fresh's ownership. Some of the patch panel pins are originals, and some were purchased in more recent years from EMS directly.

Upon testing- the synth appears to be fully functional, but could use a calibration and a good patch panel cleaning! Also- the red led light in the Envelope Shaper section is burnt out- (the envelope module works fine.... just the lamp is out. These lamps are readily available, and would be easy to replace during a general service.) Mr. Fresh recalls the last time he had this synthesizer cleaned/serviced was in the late 90's- (so it is due for a "once over" ;)"