Arp 2600's on the 'bay

[synthiaks]

just like busses; hasn't been one on for ages and now two appear!


i'm kinda looking at bidding on this one:

cgi.ebay.co.uk/ARP-2600-grey-with-arp-filter-ARP2600-vintage_W0QQitemZ7413142073

but i imagine it'll go too high and i'm not convinced it'd travel well.


here's the other if anyone is cash rich at the mo:

cgi.ebay.co.uk/ARP-2600-analogue-analog-synth-synthesizer_W0QQitemZ7413286861

feel the bass #musik14#

[synthiaks]

just noticed the second one looks like its had a couple of mods as there are extra toggle switches below ar, trig and between the pre amp and vco 1..... #axe# kill me now....i'm such a nerd.

[labouch]

It's hard to see (and my baby is in the garage) but those mods _may_ be to extend the release times of the AR and ADSR - a very worthwhile mod on a 2600 if that's the case. Compared to a Mini, the 2600 (and Ody) is crippled by it's stupid short release / decay times.

As for travelling.... both the 2600s I've owned were shipped from the USA to the UK without any probs whatsoever. The second one came in just a cardboard carton without any bubble wrap or ought. I guess they don't build them like that anymore... :-)

Without wishing to state the bleedin' obvious, the 2600 is an awesome synth. If you're at all considering going for one - do it. Do it now!

[synthiaks]

labouch said:

It's hard to see (and my baby is in the garage) but those mods _may_ be to extend the release times of the AR and ADSR - a very worthwhile mod on a 2600 if that's the case. Compared to a Mini, the 2600 (and Ody) is crippled by it's stupid short release / decay times.

that would make it interesting....i've mailed him to see what they are....

labouch said:

As for travelling.... both the 2600s I've owned were shipped from the USA to the UK without any probs whatsoever. The second one came in just a cardboard carton without any bubble wrap or ought. I guess they don't build them like that anymore... :-)

jez.. some people are crazy! well i guess they must be pretty robust then, although the dutch one does have this: 'No Warranty, item as is and no refunds.' which doesn't inspire confidence.

labouch said:

Without wishing to state the bleedin' obvious, the 2600 is an awesome synth. If you're at all considering going for one - do it. Do it now!

i know! now is not a good time for me financially, ......plus i'm away for two weeks from thursday so i'd have to move quickly...bugger bugger bugger