Yamaha SS-30 String Synth SN 2683

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"Vintage Yamaha SS30 string synth in excellent working condition. Released in 1977, this was Yamaha’s only dedicated string machine—favoured by Ultravox, Magazine, Visage, and Simple Minds for its lush, chorus-rich sound and road-ready build.

Specs & Condition:

• Power: 100V Japanese unit (stepdown transformer required for AU/EU mains)

• Operation: Fully functional, all voices and effects working as intended

• Cosmetics: Minor surface marks and faint sticker residue; purely cosmetic

• Storage: Long-term storage in climate-controlled warehouse

Features:

• Full polyphony via divide-down architecture

• Dual oscillators per voice with detune and vibrato

• Cello and Violin voices with ensemble (chorus) effect

• Brilliance and sustain controls

• 49-key keyboard

Included:

• Main unit

• Original power cable

This is a rare chance to own a piece of analogue history with real studio and stage provenance. Ideal for collectors, synth heads, and producers chasing authentic late-70s string textures."