EKO Stradivarius SN 0704

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"EKO Stradivarius with the lid - modded with external power supply transformer.
Excellent condition unit that plays great, it has not been used much - just back from service.
These are rare - crème della creme string machines - Solina String Ensemble but better - no kidding.
A few smaller signs of wear at the very ends of the front panel probably caused by the hinges of the lid, some smaller areas of wear on the sides and underneath the unit.

220 volt"

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Eko Stradivarius

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EKO Stradivarius ULTRA RARE Analog String Synthesizer 1974 SN 1072

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video posted earlier today here.

"The EKO Stradivarius is one of the rarest and hardest to find string synthesizer from the 1970's."

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EKO Stradivarius | Vintage String Machine (1974)

video upload by Alberto Napolioni

Update: currently listed for sale here. Pics captured here.

00:00 Ethereal Strings
00:20 The Loom
00:45 Aurea
00:58 Tarantula's Canvas
01:09 Ascension
01:19 Dancing Snakes
01:35 Dracula's Curse
02:30 Siamese Cats
02:47 House Stabs (haunted)
02:56 Illusions
03:14 Razor
03:27 Quantic Vibrations
03:43 Lost Child
03:52 Everything in its wrong Place
04:07 Run
04:16 Lush

TESTING
probably one of the rarest String Machine ever built...
The EKO Stradivarius!
Used also by Vangelis, PFM, etc..

Some Improvisations on it.
NO FX used
just its raw, unique, gloomy, lushing sound.

Eko Stradivarius

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70s Synth Strings from Italy - The Crumar Multiman-S

Alex Ball synth vids

0:00 - Opening demo
0:35 - The String Synthesizer
2:44 - Paraphony
4:11 - The Crumar Multiman-S
4:32 - Basic Strings Demo
5:42 - Low Strings Ensemble Demo
6:07 - Phased Strings Demo
6:34 - Brass
7:46 - Piano
8:17 - Clavichord
8:31 - Bass
9:01 - The Multiman
10:11 - Outro Disco Bonanza

"Today we take a look at the Crumar Multiman-S, an Italian string synthesizer from 1977.

We also look at the concept of a string synthesizer in general; an instrument that served as a stop gap, but that forged its own identity due the distinctive sound and the records they were used in.

Originally conceived by Ken Freeman, others saw the impending gold rush and got their instruments out. When I say there was a 'string synth heyday', I'm not exaggerating. Here's a list of just some of them:

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Eko Stradivarius Analog String Machine

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"A collectors item in good condition considering it's age, lid included.

Plays great, good key action, sliders are in good shape, no oxidation or double triggering.
Tons of character and, with all the sections engaged, capable of a BIG sound!
See the Youtube video of this very machine on sale here. [video previously posted here]
This was Eko's answer to the early version Solina String Ensemble, and it gets very close: Bass, cello and horn sounds are literally spot on, the other three sections a bit different but quite close, again, see the video of this very machine on sale here.

Six sections with individual volume controls for each section, making it versatile compared to the Solina's On/Off.

Variable Attack and decay controls.

Weighs 16 kilos, light compared to the Solinas whopping 25... "

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ARP Solina Model 1 VS EKO Stradivarius

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"Very rare String Machine for sale, the iconic EKO Stradivarius. A collectors item in good condition considering it's age, lid included. Plays great, good key action, sliders are in good shape, no oxidation or double triggering. Tons of character and, with all the sections engaged, capable of a BIG sound! Six sections with individual volume controls for each section, making it versatile compared to many string machines from the same era. Variable Attack and decay controls. Quite similar to the very first Model Solina, the bass and cello sounds are spot on, while the other four sections are unique, again, see the video of this very machine on sale here. Much lighter in weight, with 16 kilos to the Solinas whopping 26."

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Rare String Synthesizers: Eko, Godwin, Freeman.

Published on Apr 17, 2016 chris962x

"Rare String Synthesizers: Eko Stradivarius, Godwin String Concert 249, and Cordova Freeman String Symphonizer."

EKO Stradivarius RARE Vintage Italian Analog String Synthesizer Solina Eminent

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Published on Apr 3, 2016 keyboard resource

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"Recently professionally repaired. One slider shaft broken off but slider works. Includes lid and power cord.

Similar to other string synths of the 1970's. Super rare.

Features:
- Polyphonic voices: violin, viola, trumpet, horn
- Monophonic voices (to middle G): contra bass, cello
- Crescendo (attack) for violin and viola voices
- Easy to access tuning slider
- High (1) and low (2) outputs
- Expression pedal input"

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