Description
Here’s a great deal on a working, but unserviced and not perfect ARP Odyssey. This Odyssey was working well enough that I decided it didn’t justify giving it the extensive overhaul that I usually give these synths so instead I can pass the savings on to you.
Here is a video functional demonstration of this synth that is for sale:
Items to note:
- Could benefit from calibration, particularly noticeable when turning the transpose switch down 2 octaves.
- Could benefit from sliders cleaning – They’re not stiff or terribly scratchy, but a couple affect functionality (i.e. the ADSR Decay and Release time constants–see the video)
- Could benefit from cleaning the switches – some are finicky and the S&H Mixer Noise Gen/VCO 2 switch seems to always be in Noise Gen mode, likely due to a dirty switch.
- Could benefit from key contact cleaning
- Rear interface and pedal jacks are untested
- The paint is stippled, particularly on the rear panel, see photos.
I’m a bit of a perfectionist with my restorations but despite this list I imagine the synth would be very playable and usable as-is by most musicians. The only thing I did to the synth was for safety reasons, and that was to replace the 3 prong power plug where someone had removed the ground pin. Some things we can’t let slide…
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. If being shipped, the keyboard will be packed well and insured for the full sale price.
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