MATRIXSYNTH: 1974 Moog Minimoog Model D 44-Key Monophonic Synthesizer SM 4844

Friday, January 09, 2026

1974 Moog Minimoog Model D 44-Key Monophonic Synthesizer SM 4844

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via this Reverb listing

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"Early Minimoog, circa 1974, built in the Williamsville, NY factory. For its age and heritage it's tuning is very stable, and every thing is working properly. Well worn and loved, for good reason. This is one of the better Minimoogs' we've heard come through our doors. Serial No. 4844.

One of the most influential electronic instruments of the modern era.

Service notes:
-Replaced electrolytic capacitors
-Replaced (4) failed 'tropical fish' capacitors
-Repaired cracked solder connections throughout
-Removed, opened and cleaned several sealed control panel pots
-Cleaned switches and non-sealed potentiometers
-Replaced keybed bushings and reset key positions
-Cleaned buss bars and key contacts
-Cleaned keybed
-Cleaned pcb edge connectors and sockets
-Cleaned calibration trim pots
-Calibrated, ran for several hours then rechecked calibration
-Removed and cleaned sealed bender and modulation potentiometers
-Removed old remaining film from front panel"

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