1978 JEN GS-3000 SYNTAR VINTAGE ELECTRIC GUITAR SYNTH

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"For sale is this vintage 1978 Jen GS-3000 Syntar electric guitar synthesizer. This particular example, serial number 013, is in very excellent all original condition and includes; the original case, the original pickup and cable, and the original template settings cards. The JEN Syntar is a very powerful Moog-style mono-synth, having been modeled after the MiniMoog, and features: (2) VCOs utilizing triangle, saw, and square wave forms, relative tuning for 5ths and 7ths, independent ADR envelopes for the VCA and VCF, an LFO, and a Glide control. This particular desktop synth unit is quite rare, and this is an extremely early production example. The original pickup includes a non-original plastic surround. This rare unit is being sold with No Reserve and FREE Worldwide shipping, so don't miss out on this awesome addition to your arsenal, as the highest bidder will win... regardless of price!

As mentioned, the design for Jen Syntar was inspired by the Moog MiniMoog, and is effectively a similar sounding mono-synth created specifically for guitar. It has the basic signal-layout of the old Moog. Instead of a keyboard there is a 6-pin dim input jack on the front for the original glue-on guitar pickup. 

 

It is a simple but quite powerful mono-synth. Two VCOs capable of tri, saw and pulse/square waves. VCO2 is tuned relative to VCO1 for some fat detuning or those classic 5ths and 7ths. Sound is fed though a lowpass VCF (24dB/oct) before reaching the VCA. VCA and VCF have independent envelopes of the atypical ADS variety (no release).

These rarely come available for purchase, and this particular unit has been completely serviced and calibrated. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a great vintage guitar synth for a fraction of the price of a MiniMoog.

Since the Jen Syntar was originally produced in Italy for European distribution, it is setup for 220v. For an additional $50, we can include a step up transformer for use with 100v/110v power sources."

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Jen Syntar demo track

Published on Mar 27, 2016 ikworgek

"Demotrack JEN SYNTAR GS-3000
with CV gate modification
all sounds from the JEN
drums from volcabeat
some reverb and delay

enjoy!"

Jen Syntar 2 demotrack

Jen Syntar GS3000 - 1978 Guitar Synth Made in Italy Live Jam

VSMI

You can find additional Jen Syntar posts here.

"VSMIproject comes back!! The new studio is on!
Jen Syntar GS3000, 1978 two oscillators guitar synth Made in Italy, midi mod by Mirco Trentin TLab. control by Aphelian seq on IPad in random mode thru Echopad and Audioverb, Godwin DrumMaker32 samples on Arturia ISpark drum machine... first Live Jam as is in the new studio! dedicated to Berend... he bought me this wonderful synth in Holland some years ago... (RIP)"

Synthex Syntar Syntex - The Euclidean Sequences

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Elka Synthex - Jen Syntar - Welson Syntex and Davoli Drum Synth plays with Music Pattern Generator
MPG is a fantastic Euclidean online Midi Pattern Generator plays on Chrome
Elka Synthex is a Midi retrofit official version
Welson Syntex and Jen Syntar are custom retrofit handmade by Mirko Trentin
Davoli Drum Synth play with a Midi to Trigger module by Elby Designs - Laurie Biddulph (Australia)

Jen Syntar

Note this is not related to the Performance Music Systems Syntar.

Jen Syntar Vintage Guitar Synth 1979 with Patch Overlays

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"It is a Minimoog rip-off for guitarists!

It has the basic signal-layout of the old Moog. Instead of a keyboard there is an input socket on the front for connecting to a custom set of glue-on guitar pickups (no joke). 

 

It is a simple but quite powerful mono-synth. Two VCOs capable of tri, saw and pulse/square waves. VCO2 is tuned relative to VCO1 for some fat detuning or those classic 5ths and 7ths. Sound is fed though a lowpass VCF (24dB/oct) before reaching the VCA. VCA and VCF have independent envelopes of the atypical ADS variety (no release). There is also an LFO and Glide control."

Jen Syntar 1978

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Demo in the listing previously posted here.

"Italian monophonic synthesizer equipped with CV gate in perfect working conditions.

There are two VCOs with triangular, sawtooth, symmetric square and three asymmetric square waves. The octave switch is very convenient and allows the guitarist to place the synthesizer above and below the frequency produced by the string.The two oscillators have separate volume controls. An LFO (low frequency oscillator) has a triangular wave, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth, square and two asymmetric squares. It can control VCO (vibrato), VCF (wha-wha), VCA (tremolo). It can be overridden using the supplied footswitch. The filter (VCF) is equipped with frequency, cutoff and resonance adjustment, its performance is in line with the rest of the equipment."

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The Syntar - Jen Electronica GS-3000

You can find more pics, samples and info on The Syntar Page.

"Ok, so what is it?
Simply put, it is a Minimoog rip-off for guitarists. It has the basic signal-layout of the old moog. Instead of a keyboard there is an input socket on the front for connecting to a custom set of glue-on guitar pickups (no joke).

To the left you can see it in all its glory. Synth, manual, pickup mics, and "presets".

It is a simple but quite powerful mono-synth. Two VCOs capable of tri, saw and pulse/square waves. VCO2 is tuned relative to VCO1 for some fat detuning or those classic 5ths and 7ths. Sound is fed though a lowpass VCF (24dB/oct?) before reaching the VCA. VCA and VCF have independent envelopes of the atypical ADS variety (no release). There is also an LFO and Glide control."

Note there is no relation to this and the PMS Syntar of course. via Bart on Facebook.

Jen Syntar demo - sequence tweakin'

Published on Nov 10, 2015 ] Duplan [

"70's italian monophonic analog synthesizer with diode ladder filter, same type as in VCS3... phatty and gritty !
Originally intended for guitar, modified here with CV and gate in.
The scratching noise you hear from time to time is due to low end distortion in my camera.
Particle delay and spring reverb added."

Vintage Rare Carlo Robelli JEN J300B Keyboard

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I don't believe I've ever seen one of these before. Piano, Honky Tonk, and Harpsichord with Bass & General volume sliders from JEN, the maker of synths like the SX 1000, SX 2000, String Machine, and Syntar.

Carlo Robelli via Wikipedia:

"Carlo Robelli is an Italian maker of guitar and other musical instruments. In the 1960s, Carlo Robelli was a maker of inexpensive electric guitars, such as a model based upon the Gibson Les Paul. The company now focuses on acoustic stringed instruments, such as guitars and violins. Most Carlo Robelli modern products are made in China."

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