The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Vintage Synthesizer So, you’ve decided to skip the modern reissues and hunt for that authentic, lived-in "vibe" that only a 40-year-old circuit board can provide. Buying vintage synths is an adventure—part treasure hunt, part mechanical engineering project. Here is how to navigate the market without getting burned. 1. Know Your Must-Haves (and Deal-Breakers)
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Roland Juno-106 61-Key Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer 1984 w/ Foot Pedal A Flash Flood of Gear Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Vintage
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Every legendary synth has its quirks. Before you buy, research the specific model's common "ticking time bombs":