CERTIFIED!!! ULTRA RARE OBERHEIM OB1 FULLY INSPECTED AND IN AMAZING CONDITION!

INTRO: The elusive Oberheim OB-1. One of the RAREST synthesizers in existence. According to my research, ONLY 250-500 units were ever made!

I am sure if you are looking at this ad you know what it is. This is an extremely rare opportunity to get your hands on one, especially one in this condition! It is a museum grade, and in exceptional condition. It comes in its vintage carrying chest (we will box the chest, to protect it).

WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF CARRYING CASES!!!

Hard, soft, large, small…any kind; AT GREAT PRICES!

If interested, please check our other listings (under our profile). We have MANY posted.

And if you decided to purchase one, we can ship them together to save you money on shipping. Please let us know in advance, so we can make that possible by merging the two transactions into one.

CONDITION: This MUSICIAN'S DREAM-GEAR is FULLY FUNCTIONAL, and I would say it is in EXCELLENT condition (especially for its age)! However, and respectfully, since everyone has different standards; on the cosmetics, please don't take my word for it! I'll let the pictures do the talking. 🙂 

SERVICE HISTORY: I am sure that if you are looking at this item, you know everything about it. So, I will first tell you about this particular gem:

IT HAS JUST BEEN FULLY INSPECTED/SERVICED AND IS READY FOR A NEW HOME! 

The following services were just done, which cost us over $350! 

IF you find another one for less than what ours is selling for, and since most of the used ones out there, that are supposed to be "fully functional", turn out NOT to be; you will then need to find someone who would work on these (which is very hard nowadays), and then who knows how much it would cost to make it fully functional??! CONDITION IS EVERYTHING!

SERVICES DONE:

• Full inspection
• Load tested for 2 hours
• Key-bed fully serviced
• All knobs serviced
• All switches serviced
• All contacts cleaned
• Cleaned inside and out

Additional services (such as recapping the PSU or replacing the key bushings) are available upon request and for a fee. Though nothing needs to be done to this synth (as it stands, it needs nothing and is fully functional), some people are still interested in getting those done. If you would like anything done prior to delivery, let us know and we will work out the details.

What makes this gem extra unique and special, is the shape it is in! It has been well preserved, and is in PRISTINE condition (at least for a 48-year-old synth). This wonder is adored by all collectors, and will keep on going up in value.

Needless to say, being in this condition, everything works perfectly, as it was when it rolled off the factory line. But still, we had it checked out by a professional to make sure. And since it has spent most of its life in a dark and cushy box inside a vault (previous owner was very meticulous), it passed with flying colors, only needing the usual “wake-up” services.
The previous owner was a synth collector, so it has been pampered all its life, barely played with, and mostly tucked away securely with the rest of his collectables. 

This beast has the ability to easily blow our giant speakers along with the roof, with its monstrous and unique PHAT BASS! What a machine!!! 

This is a great opportunity for anyone who has been wanting one, to play with, or to add to their collection. 
Don't hesitate; this opportunity won't last long...

SOME INFO ABOUT THIS GEM:

One of the MOST BEAUTIFUL and PHATTEST synths ever built... Any angel you look at it, it is gorgeous; and BOLD! The first analog synth to have memory for patches!

From Wikipedia: 

“Notable users of the OB-1 were the composer and musician Vince Clarke and the bands Tangerine Dream, Rush, and The Grid.[1] A 2014 feature on the French radio station France Inter claimed that the OB-1 had been used by the Star Wars sound engineer Ben Burtt to create the voice of R2-D2 and that the name of another Star Wars character, Obi-Wan Kenobi, derives from a transliteration of "OB-1"

The Oberheim OB-1 was a monophonic, programmable, analog synthesizer introduced by Oberheim Electronics in 1978. It originally sold for $1,895 (in today's money, over $10,000,00!) and was the first analog synthesizer capable of storing patches. The design was a replacement for the previous generation of Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expansion Module) based instruments and intended to be used for live performance.”

From Gear Space.com:

“The Oberheim OB-1 in my opinion is one of the best looking and best sounding synths ever made. But it is very rare and not many people did have the possibility of having or even playing one. So it remains practically unknown, unmentioned, almost forgotten in every discussion about analog synths. That said, my intention with this video was to take a look into this classic designed and classic sounding synth. If you can get over my English (I have to choose between speaking veeeery sloooooowly or speaking at normal speed with lots of mistakes, and... I went for time saving), you may find a useful explanation of how the OB-1 works and, more important, how it sounds. I hope you enjoy it.” (I included his video below)

From SYNTH.MARKET:

“This small analog monophonic synthesizer strongly influenced the sound of pop music of the 1980s. The main feature that explains the popularity of OB-1 - the ability to save settings in one of eight presets. All functional blocks are built on discrete elements (late representatives of the OB series used specialized CEM chips).The synthesizer has two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO), each of which has an independent frequency controller, a micro-tuning, an octave switch. There are triangular and rectangular waveforms available that can be transformed by built-in converters into saw, reverse saw, meander with different duty cycles and intermediate forms. For modulation, an LFO is provided that produces a sine or square wave. The modulation signal can be sent to the cutoff frequency of VCF or modulate (FM and PW) VCO. The voltage controlled low-pass filter (LP VCF) has cutoff, resonance and modulation depth adjustment. There is a selection of the number of VCF stages, which allows you to obtain a slope of 12 or 24 dB per octave. A keyboard tracking mode is also provided (higher notes have a higher cutoff frequency).OB-1 has two built-in ADSR envelope generators. One of them is dedicated to VCF, the second - to VCA. The synthesizer got a non-dynamic keyboard with 37 keys. The "transpose" switch allows you to change the pitch within three octaves. Pitch bend control has an original implementation - it is carried out with a lever.OB-1 was used by Supertramp, Electronic Dream Planet, Tangerine Dream, Sky, Herbie Hancock, Rush. Country of origin / production: USA”

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO; IT'S FUN! 😜

(Please keep in mind that the video is just a generic one from YouTube, and is not made by us, or this particular keyboard. 🙂)

WHY BUY FROM US: CERTIFIED!!! Are you tired of buying used gear that doesn’t work properly/isn’t what it was supposed to be? WE OFFER SOMETHING THAT NO ONE ELSE IS OFFERING! When you buy from us, you get a gear that: has been FULLY INSPECTED/SERVICED, is FULLY FUNCTIONAL (unless stated otherwise), has been FULLY DETAILED AND SANITIZED, and comes with NO SURPRISES!

After you buy (before shipping), WE DO A FINAL INSPECTION (while taking a video as proof) making sure everything is still as it should be. Then WE PACK IT PROFESSIONALLY (preventing damages from occurring during its journey), and ALWAYS PURCHASE SHIPPING INSURANCE (unless not available) to protect both party’s investment/for peace of mind. Also, WE RECYCLE / RE-USE EVERYTHING, to help reduce our carbon foot-print.

IF YOU LOVE SYNTHS/KEYBOARDS, PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS, AND MAYBE SHARE WITH FRIENDS/FOLLOW? Your support gives us the fuel to continue our mission, which is to bring as many of these old beauties back to life as possible, and preserve these treasures for the future generations.

Also, we have a list of some of our favorite keyboards available for sale at the bottom of this ad; be sure to check it out.

THIS WOULD MAKE AN AMAZING GIFT FOR ALL OCCASIONS, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY... 😉

Please feel free to ask us any questions; we will try our best to find the answers for you.

Thank you for looking!

Cheers

SCOOP Team (Kevin, Melody, and Ryan)

P.s. We PACK SAFE and SHIP FAST!

A LITTLE ABOUT ME (Kevin):
I am a 46-year-old, with a degree in Electronics Engineering, who LOVES Synthesizers, sounds, Music, and Electronics in general. Even though I do not work in the Electronics industry; I have always loved/adored it, never separated from it; and as a hobby, I collect and restore them; and sometimes sell them to make room for others... 

I've been around Synthesizers for over three decades, have serviced/restored hundreds of them, and have hundreds of the rarest/most sought-after synthesizers/keyboards available for sale. (which is one of the largest selections of used synthesizers found in one place!)

WHY BUY FROM US? (full version)
When you're buying a vintage (or just a used) car, does the condition matter? Of course it does! 😊 Are two used cars that are the same make and model the same? Would all similar (year, make and model) cars sell at the same price? No; there are many factors that would decide what price they fetch. Mileage, body, functionality, extra options, service history, past use... and one of the most important ones is CONDITION, which is everything! That is the reason a factory certified used Mercedes, fetches at least $4000 more, than the one you'd buy from a private seller you find on Craigslist.😊That's why when it comes to buying a used car, price is not everything... And buying a secondhand synthesizer, is no different than purchasing a vintage or used car.
Yes, I'm proud of my children for sure. Mainly because when it comes to used keyboards and synths (just like used cars), condition is EVERYTHING! I have searched hard, hand-picked and collected only the best of the best that are in pristine condition (majority of them); and then had them professionally inspected, serviced/repaired (if needed), reprogrammed/restored (if needed), detailed... 
There's definitely value in that. On average, we spend about 5 hours on every single keyboard, before offering it for sale, and if they're not serviced, or if they don't pass the inspection, WE DON’T SELL THEM! We believe in selling ONLY high-quality items, to ensure that our clients are very happy with their purchase, which produces repeats, referrals and customers for life! 😁Not to mention the professional musicians that need to count on their instrument's reliability, as their livelihood depends on it. We have the biggest respect/admiration for the professional musicians, and want them to have peace of mind when they step on the stage…
In contrast, when it comes to USED GEAR FROM OTHER SOURCES, including the major retailers, you'd have to keep your fingers crossed until it arrives... And most often, they are NOT WHAT THEY WERE DESCRIBED TO BE, and most often, there is something wrong with the gear (as I am sure you, just like me, have experienced many times before). And often enough turn into headaches or heartaches...

However, you can rest assured, that if you buy from us, you will get a fully functional gear, and you'll get to see tons of details and pictures, before making up your mind! 🙂
No retailer would service them prior to the sale (they don’t even wipe it down!), as it costs an additional $300-$800 (or more)! Not to mention finding a Synth Tech is extremely difficult/costly nowadays. And that is what we do, as a labor of love! We do this because we really enjoy ANYTHING and EVERYTHING about synthesizers! Buying, selling, fixing, collecting, playing...we just love them! 😍
And finally, CUSTOMER SERVICE, which is also one of the major factors in retail/buying. We try our very best to provide everyone with the best possible service and experience; a fun one! We always stay on top of all communications in a timely manner, even/specially after the sale, which is where most sellers often disappear, or just don't care/reply...

Also, we are a HUGE believer in preserving, not just synthesizers (especially vintage!), but also our planet! So, we recycle EVERYTHING, and re-use as many parts as we can (fully functioning parts from donors), to help reduce our carbon foot-print.

If you've made it this far on this very long scroll 😄, you have our biggest thank you!

LIST OF SOME OF OUR OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE:
We have over 500 synthesizers for sale! Here's a list of some of our favorites: 

ACCESS VIRUS KC 

ACCESS VIRUS TI DESKTOP 

ACCESS VIRUS TI2 KEYBOARD 

AKAI AX-73

ALESIS FUSION 8HD 

ALESIS QS8.2 

ALL SUZUKI OMNICHORDS! 

ARP ODYSSEY MARK III 2823

ARP OMNI

ARP OMNI 2

ARP QUARTET 

ARP PRO DGX 

ARTURIA POLYBRUTE 6

BEHRINGER DEEPMIND 12 NEW IN BOX!

CASIO CZ-1 

CASIO CZ-5000 

CASIO PRIVIA LINE UP

CASIO PRIVIA PX-770 

CRUMAR DS1

CRUMAR ORCHESTRATOR

EMU PROTEUS 1000 30TH ANIV

ENSONIQ ASR-10

ENSONIQ EPS 

ENSONIQ TS-12

ENSONIQ ZR-76

GENERAL MUSIC EQUINOX 76

GENERAL MUSIC PRO2 88 

GENERAL MUSIC S3

HAMMOND XB2 

KAWAI K-1 

KAWAI K-5

KAWAI SX210 

KORG 900PS

KORG DSS-1 

KORG EK-50 U 

KORG EPS-1 

KORG exT3 

KORG KARMA

KORG KROME 88

KORG KROSS 88 

KORG KRONOS 2 73 

KORG KRONOS 2 88

KORG KRONOS 61

KORG KRONOS 73

KORG KRONOS 88

KORG KRONOS X 61

KORG KRONOS X 73

KORG KRONOS X 88

KORG M1

KORG M3 88 

KORG MINILOGUE

KORG NAUTILUS 73

KORG NAUTILUS 88

KORG OASYS 76 

KORG OASYS 88 

KORG Pa1X PRO

KORG PA3X 

KORG PA800

KORG POLYSIX 

KORG PS3300 

KORG R3 

KORG RADIAS

KORG RADIAS RACK UNIT

KORG SG PRO X 

KORG SP-170S

KORG SP-250 

KORG SP-280 

KORG SSP-1 PROPHECY 

KORG SV1-88

KORG TRITON 61

KORG TRITON LE 61

KORG VC10 VOCODER

KORG WAVESTATION EX

KURZWEIL MIDIBOARD 

KURZWEIL SP6 

LOWREY GENIUS 

MOOG MICROMOOG 

MOOG MINITMOOG (PRO VERSION OF SATELLITE) 

MOOG OPUS 3

MOOG POLYMOOG 203a

MOOG POLYMOOG 280a 

NORD C1

NORD STAGE 76

OBERHEIM OB-1

OBERHEIM OB-8

OBERHEIM OB-SX

OBERHEIM OB-Xa

RHODES CHROMA POLARIS

ROLAND AX EDGE W

ROLAND D50 

ROLAND E-A7 

ROLAND EP-7 

ROLAND EP-9 

ROLAND EP-20 from 1973 

ROLAND FANTOM X6

ROLAND FP3 

ROLAND FP9

ROLAND FP90-X 

ROLAND FP10

ROLAND FRP NUVOLA

ROLAND G600 

ROLAND HS-60 

ROLAND JD800 

ROLAND JP8000 

ROLAND JUNO 106 

ROLAND JUNO 6 

ROLAND JUNO 60 

ROLAND JUNO D

ROLAND JUNO D-8

ROLAND JUNO DS-88 

ROLAND JV90 

ROLAND RD500 

ROLAND RD700 

ROLAND RD-700NX

ROLAND SH-09

ROLAND U-20 

ROLAND V-COMBO VR760 

ROLAND XV-88 

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET 5 REV3 (from 1981) 

SCI MLK 2001 

SIEL DK600 

SIEL MK610 

SIRIUS QUASIMIDI

TECHNICS KN1000 

TECHNICS SX KN5000 

UNIVOX MINIKORG 

VOX JAGUAR 

YAMAHA CP-11

YAMAHA CP-33

YAMAHA CS40-M (1979) 

YAMAHA DX7 GREY MATTER E!

YAMAHA MONTAGE 7

YAMAHA MONTAGE 8

YAMAHA MOTIF 6

YAMAHA MOTIF ES8

YAMAHA MOTIF XF6

YAMAHA MOTIF XF8 

YAMAHA MOTIF XS8

YAMAHA P-SERIES 

YAMAHA PSR A2000 ORIENTAL

YAMAHA S08 

YAMAHA S80

YAMAHA S90 

YAMAHA S90 ES

YAMAHA SY35

If you see something you might be interested in, please message us, and we will send you information such as price, condition, and pictures, inside this app's messenger. And if you decided to move forward with it, we will create an ad in here for you, so you could purchase it safely, THROUGH THIS SELLING APP ONLY.

DISCLOSURE:

Please keep in mind that this is a USED item; so, IT WILL have some blemishes! And since we may not see everything, we include a LOT of HIGH-QUALITY pictures. So, please take your time, and scan through them carefully before making your purchase. Due to the nature and sensitivity of these devices, we cannot accept returns; and once the shipping label has been created, or the item has been picked up, we won't be able to cancel the order. The videos provided in this ad are gathered from the web (ones that seemed like a good match), they DO NOT directly represent this particular item, and we are ONLY providing them as a reference! Also, ALL the specifications and thoughts/opinions in the body of this ad have been gathered with the help from the web, and we cannot guarantee them to be 100% accurate. So, please ONLY rely on your own research. This item is sold AS/IS and DOES NOT come with any warranty. VERY IMPORTANT: Just like classic/used cars, used keyboards/Synthesizers are not perfect, and might/will have some imperfections! Please keep that in mind before purchasing. These items are ALL USED, unless stated otherwise. NO ACCESSORIES INCLUDED unless stated otherwise (the STAND in the pictures is cheap $20 one, and IS NOT included).

Some of the pictures included in this ad are "eye-candy/beauty and glamour shots" of the actual item and do not accurately describe the item. These pictures are VERY obvious and are often in different colors. So, I'm sure you'll know when you see them. However, if you have any doubts, PLEASE ASK!

Lastly, and to put it simply; IF YOU OPEN THE DEVICE (without a green light from us), YOU OWN IT! Opening the device will void ANY AND ALL warranties/guarantees/refunds/returns... So, if you have any issues; CONTACT US FIRST for help. Please keep that in mind before opening the device.

SHIPPING STATED IN THIS AD IS FOR CONTINENTAL US ONLY! For all other countries please send us a message with your postal zip code, and we can work out the details.

Thank you

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