Vintage ARP Odyssey Mk I 2800 Serviced w/ New Sliders

Description

This vintage ARP Odyssey has just been serviced in October 2024 by Synthchaser – recapped, new key bushings, all new precision sliders, tuned  and calibrated, and sounding awesome!  The Odyssey was ARP’s answer to the Minimoog, a feature packed scaled down version of the legendary ARP 2600.   This Odyssey features the 4023 filter, a very fat 2 pole filter.

Here is a video functional demonstration of this synth that is for sale:

The synth is in great condition.   Some of the slide switches can be temperamental (see my video).  Work just completed on the synth included:

• Synthchaser Precision slider upgrade –  All 34 of the old original sliders have been replaced with new, smooth, high precision sliders.  The difference in the way these sliders feel and perform compared to the originals is a huge improvement.   They are fitted with the original slider caps, which have been ultrasonically cleaned.
• Power supply rebuilt – All tantalum and electrolytic capacitors in the power supply have been replaced, and high quality, high temperature 105 deg C capacitors have been used for the power supply filter capacitors.
• All tantalum capacitors replaced – The tantalum capacitors in ARP synths are ticking time bombs.  All tantalum capacitors in this synth have been replaced with electrolytics to help provide stable operation for years to come.
• Keyboard rebuild – New key bushings installed, keys removed and ultrasonically cleaned, bus bars removed and polished, bellcrank caps cleaned and lubricated.
• Oscilloscope calibration – Calibrated & tuned using oscilloscope and frequency counter.
• 1/4″ output made High  – ARPs of this era had an RCA jack as the high output and the 1/4″ jack as the low output.  As today RCA jacks are an inconvenience for most, the 1/4″ jack has been made to a second high output.
• New rubber feet & pitch bend knob

Prospective buyers are welcome to come try it out before purchasing. Local pickup is welcome and encouraged.  This is a vintage electronic item, so all sales will be as-is and final.  The keyboard will be packed well and insured for the full sale price.   Visit the Synthchaser YouTube channel and rest assured that a high quality detailed restoration was done to this synthesizer by an expert on ARP Synthesizers.