About This Listing

Product Description

Ultra-rare, brand new DX1. In full working order (tested by experts). No scratches, no discoloration.
Absolutely new. A true museum piece (currently stored in museum depot in The Netherlands). Has been
kept in flight case for many decades (but has been regularly serviced). Absolutely new (even keys look untouched/not played. Sounds very rich and incredibly warm. Extremely low noise levels. Yamaha only made 140 DX1 in 1983-1985 as ultimate showcase of FM synthesis. The DX1 (not this unused one) was used on various hit records in the 80's. Think; Brothers in Arms (Dire Straits), Human Nature (Michael Jackson), Pet Shop Boys, Kraftwerk, Toto et cetera. 

According to experts it will be almost impossible to find another DX1 in this condition (maybe 3-5 in this condition in this world still exist). The history of this instrument was also checked and approved. This instrument is pricey, but is regarded as a solid investment (further price increase expected).

Current valuation according to acknowledged appraiser:

Insurance value: 250,000 Euros. Executional value : 175,000 Euros.

Listing price: 149,000 Euros.

Valuation report, documentation, further DX1 background information (Yamaha was also contacted),
expert interviews re. value/price development available on request. 

Location of instrument is Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

For Europe: shipping is included (comes in flight case, including cartridges)

For USA and other countries: shipping, customs and other taxes are not included (comes in flight case,
including cartridges)

For more information, & private viewings please contact Kim Oeij

Keywords: Dx1 / DX1 / Vintage / Yamaha

Product Specs

Listed2 years ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • DX1 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer
Finish
  • Dx Brown / Rosewood
Categories
Year
  • 1983
Made In
  • Japan
Number of Keys
  • 73 Keys
Keyboard Action
  • Synth Action
MIDI I/O
  • MIDI Through
  • MIDI Input
  • MIDI Output
Key Size
  • Full Size
Polyphony
  • 32 Voices
Analog / Digital
  • Digital

About the Seller

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Haarlem, Netherlands
Joined Reverb:2022

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