狭山市, Japan
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Roland WAH BEAT AW-10 – 1973 Japan VintageEstimated 1973 productionEarly production exampleAll original electronic componentsCleaned, inspected, and fully testedOverviewThis listing is for a vintage Roland WAH BEAT AW-10 from the early 1970s.Based on the internal component markings, this particular unit is estimated to have been manufactured in 1973, most likely sometime around summer to autumn 1973.The Tokyo Cosmos potentiometer is marked “1973-4,” while the internal transistor and electrolytic capacitor markings are also consistent with parts manufactured during the first half of 1973.These component dates align naturally with one another and strongly support a 1973 production estimate.The pedal has been carefully inspected, cleaned, and fully tested.All electronic components appear to remain original, and no component replacement work has been performed.Operation is good, and no noticeable scratchiness was found during the functional check.Key Features & ConditionModel: Roland WAH BEAT AW-10Made in JapanEstimated production year: 1973Estimated production period: Summer to autumn 1973Early production exampleInput: Left sideOutput: Right sideAll electronic components appear originalNo electronic components replacedFully cleaned and carefully inspectedTested and confirmed working properlyNo noticeable scratchiness during operationOriginal stopper rubber remains installedWeight: Approx. 1,310 gPedal onlyThe unit shows scratches, marks, dirt, and other cosmetic wear consistent with vintage equipment.The original stopper rubber located underneath the moving pedal section is still present.This rubber part is often deteriorated or missing on old pedals, but it remains installed on this particular unit.Please note that the pedal travel is considerably shorter than that of many modern wah pedals. This is a characteristic that should be taken into consideration when operating this vintage pedal.Please refer to the photos for exact cosmetic condition details.Maintenance / Cleaning DetailsNo electronic components were replaced during servicing.All electronic components remain as found in the unit.The input and output jack contacts showed oxidation, so both contacts were carefully polished with compound.The pedal was then tested, and no noticeable scratchiness or operational problems were found.The original stopper rubber underneath the pedal mechanism remains installed.No modification or electronic component replacement was performed.Maintenance consisted primarily of overall cleaning, jack contact cleaning, inspection, and operational testing.Early Production DetailsThis AW-10 has the following input/output configuration:Input: Left sideOutput: Right sideThis configuration is considered one of the useful identifying details when examining early AW-10 examples.Combined with the internal component markings dating from the first half of 1973, this unit is considered a strong candidate for an early 1973 production example.The pedal also retains its stopper rubber underneath the moving pedal section, which is often missing or deteriorated on surviving vintage examples.Estimated Production PeriodEstimated production year: 1973Estimated production period: Approximately summer to autumn 1973The dating estimate is based on several internal component markings rather than a single date code.The most important dating evidence includes:Tokyo Cosmos potentiometer:RV30YN / 40R / 100kΩ / 1973-4Transistor:C828 (R) / 3CElectrolytic capacitors:16V 10µF / 3F32 ×2These markings consistently point toward components manufactured during the first half of 1973.Because the latest clearly identifiable component markings appear to indicate approximately June 1973, assembly of the complete pedal most likely occurred after that period.Allowing some time between component production and final assembly, a production estimate of summer to autumn 1973 is considered reasonable.This should be regarded as an estimated production period based on component evidence rather than an exact factory build date.Production Dating EvidenceTokyo Cosmos PotentiometerMarking:RV30YN40R100kΩ1973-4The “1973-4” marking is consistent with April 1973 production.Because the complete pedal could not reasonably have been assembled before its components were manufactured, this indicates that the pedal itself was assembled after approximately April 1973.C828 TransistorMarking:C828 (R)3CThe “3C” marking is consistent with a possible 1973 date code, with “3” indicating 1973 and “C” potentially corresponding to March.This would place the component around March 1973 and is consistent with the April 1973 potentiometer marking.Electrolytic CapacitorsTwo electrolytic capacitors carry the same marking:16V 10µF3F32The matching markings suggest that both capacitors came from the same or a closely related production period.The “3F” portion is consistent with a possible June 1973 manufacturing code.If this interpretation is correct, these capacitors provide strong supporting evidence that final assembly occurred after approximately June 1973.Internal Components Documented for TransparencyPotentiometer:Tokyo Cosmos RV30YN40R100kΩ1973-4Transistor:C828 (R)3CAdditional transistor marking:GR / T:1 / C1000Please note that the exact order of this second transistor marking was slightly difficult to read during documentation.Electrolytic capacitors:16V 10µF / 3F32 ×2Footswitch:Miyama #4125V-10A250V-6APATENTAll electronic components appear original.No electronic component replacement work has been performed.About the Roland WAH BEAT AW-10The Roland WAH BEAT AW-10 is a vintage Japanese pedal from Roland’s early effects era.This particular example retains its original electronic components and several useful internal markings that help document its production period.One notable mechanical characteristic is its relatively short pedal travel compared with many modern wah pedals.For collectors and players interested in early Japanese effects pedals, the combination of original components, documented internal markings, and preserved mechanical parts makes this an interesting surviving example.IncludedNone. Pedal only.No accessories are included.Shipping / Import Duties / Address RestrictionsShipping costs and delivery conditions are determined according to the individual listing, destination, package size, declared value, and current customs and shipping requirements.International orders are shipped from Japan using Japan Post EMS (Express Mail Service).EMS shipping is available only when the package meets the applicable size, weight, declared value, destination, customs, and service requirements.If EMS is unavailable for the destination or cannot be used due to the package size, weight, declared value, customs requirements, service limitations, or other shipping conditions, we may contact the buyer for clarification, request an alternative address, or cancel the order.If free shipping is offered, it normally applies to outbound shipping charges only.Shipments to the United States are generally sent under DDP conditions in accordance with current U.S. customs and Japan Post requirements.For qualifying U.S. shipments, the customs duties covered by the DDP declaration are prepaid by the seller before shipment.However, DDP shipping does not guarantee that the buyer will have no additional charges.Additional duties, taxes, customs reassessments, customs clearance fees, brokerage fees, carrier handling fees, storage charges, or other expenses not included in the original DDP declaration may still be imposed by U.S. customs authorities or the delivery carrier.Any such additional charges are the buyer’s responsibility.Taxes or fees collected separately by Reverb are not included in the Japan Post DDP customs prepayment.For destinations or charges not covered by DDP, import duties, taxes including VAT, customs clearance fees, brokerage fees, carrier handling fees, and any other charges imposed by the destination country or delivery carrier are also the buyer’s responsibility.VAT or taxes collected by Reverb at checkout may not include customs duties, clearance fees, postal handling fees, or carrier charges.Please NoteWe cannot normally ship to P.O. 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