MATRIXSYNTH: Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Synthesizer (Japan/1977) + MIDI


Monday, January 29, 2024

Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Synthesizer (Japan/1977) + MIDI

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Pics of the inside below.

"This instrument of wonder has had MIDI fitted, and is complete with original swell and sustain pedals, and locking chrome stand. Condition is excellent, considering its age. It was converted to 220V, when serviced by Kent Spong (top UK go-to tech/London). Tuning is stable, after the analogue components are allowed to warm up. Serial number is 0019 (only 800 ever made..). Weight of this instrument is around 100Kg. Serious weight,serious instrument. Used by Vangelis and countless others......do the research.

If you are reading this, then you must be "au fait" with the CS-80 model. This one was sourced from a Japanese collector, imported to central England, professionally serviced, then sporadically used in a pro studio. It has NOT been thrashed/abused..."

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