KORG EPS-1 A RARE ELEGANT VINTAGE BEAUTY RECENTLY SERVICED AND IN AMAZING SHAPE!

THIS IS SIMPLY AN ELEGANT AND BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART, THAT ALSO PLAYS RICH, THICK CREAMY, VINTAGE SOUNDS! 😄

THE SOUNDS ARE AMMMMMAZINGLY WARM, AND HEAVENLY...IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO MAKE YOUR STUDIO, LIVING SPACE OR ART GALLERY MORE ELEGANT, BE A TOPIC OF CONVERSATION, AND SURPRISE EVERYONE WITH ITS SIMPLE YET HEAVENLY SOUNDS, THIS IS A MUST FOR YOU!

This MUSICIAN/COLLECTOR'S DREAM-SYNTH has been recently SERVICED, It is FULLY FUNCTIONAL, and I would say it is in MINT condition, especially for a vintage ~40 year-old device! However, and respectfully, since everyone has different standards, please don't take my word for it; I'll let the pictures do the talking. 🙂

(The following information is from the web, and not my words, so I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the statements, but believe them to be accurate, to the best of my limited knowledge on this instrument)

"An expressive and rich-sounding instrument, then, which will appeal to those who want classic simple keyboard sounds rather than a lot of synthesizer hardware. Probably a permanent fixture in many studios, for instance, in the near future."

Article from Electronics & Music Maker, January 1983

READ MORE ABOUT THIS DEVICE BELOW! (under "some specs from the web")

Please feel free to ask me any questions; I will try my best to find the answers for you.

Also, let me know if you need any more pictures.

Thank you,

Kevin

P.s. I PACK SAFE and SHIP FAST!

A VIDEO:

(The following video is from the web, and I am ONLY providing it as a reference!)

WHY BUY FROM ME?
When you're buying a vintage (or just a used) car, does the condition matter? Of course it does! 😊 That is why when it comes to buying a used car, price is not everything... And buying a second hand 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, I spend about two hours on every single keyboard, before offering it for sale, and if they're not serviced, or if they don't pass the inspection, I don't sell them! I believe in selling ONLY quality items, to ensure that my clients are very happy with their purchase, which produces repeats, referrals and customers for life! 😁  With all other 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 often enough turn into headaches or heartaches...but you can rest assured that, if you buy from me, you will get a fully functional gear, and you'll get to see tons of detailed pictures, before making up your mind! 🙂No retailer would service them prior to the sale, as it costs an additional $250-$300! And that is what I do, as a labor of love! I do this because I really enjoy ANYTHING and EVERYTHING about synthesizers! Buying, selling, fixing, collecting, playing...I just love them! 😍

A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
I am a 46-year-old, with a degree in electronic engineering, who LOVES Synthesizers, Music, and Electronics in general. Even though I do not work in the electronic field; I have always loved it, never separated; and as a hobby, I collect and fix them (if broken); and sometimes sell them to make room for others... And, to make sure the next owner would not have any issues, I test them, open them(if necessary), and serviced them. 

SOME SPECS FROM THE WEB:

(The following information is from the web, and not my words, so I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the statements, but believe them to be accurate, to the best of my limited knowledge on this instrument)

In last month's Equipment Scene we previewed the EPS-1, which is a versatile combination of electronic piano and string synthesiser. Since it should be appearing in the shops in the first couple of months of 1983, and its retail price has just been fixed at £919 including VAT, it seems an appropriate time to look at the quality of what is undeniably a fairly expensive instrument.

Happily this turns out to be very high indeed. The EPS-1 is partly derived from Korg's Symphonic Piano series, which with their wooden finishes and luxurious presentation are evidently intended largely for home use. This didn't stop Jon Lord taking one on stage at the recent Zildjian Cymbals show at The Venue in London, and making it clear that they have the power and clarity to cut through a full-scale PA mix.

The EPS-1 if regarded as a stage or professional version of the piano should then be capable of some impressive sounds, which in fact it is despite a specification which at first glance appears a little basic. There are six Piano sounds with a three-way Equaliser, Presence, Key Dynamics and Stereo Effects controls, and a single string sound with a two-way Equaliser, Attack and Release, Key Dynamics and independent Volume control.

The keyboard is very pleasant to use, being carefully weighted although still in plastic, and spans six and a quarter octaves (76 notes) from E to G. In addition it's possible to transpose the pitch of the whole keyboard up or down, as described below.

Working from left to right along the vertical panel above the keyboard, the controls are as follows: Master Volume, which affects both piano and strings when the Mix output is used. Piano Equaliser, with controls calibrated from -5 to +5 for Bass (shelving), Middle (peaking) and Treble (shelving). Piano Presence, calibrated from 0 to 10 and activated at anytime by the pull-on method. Push-buttons with accompanying LED's for Piano I, Piano II, E. Piano I, E. Piano II, Clav I, Clav II and Piano Off.

Stereo Effects for Piano section: Chorus and Tremolo pushbuttons with LED's, Speed Control with LED, Intensity control. Key Dynamics for Piano; Transpose control for whole keyboard.

String Attack/Pull-on Attack Dynamics, String Release, String Equaliser, with controls calibrated from -5 to +5 for Bass (shelving) and Treble (shelving), Strings On with LED, Strings Volume.

The Power on/off switch is located on the back of the instrument and doesn't have an indicator light as such, although the Effects Speed indicator at least will always be illuminated when the power is on. There's a heavy piano-style sustain pedal included in the price with a socket on the back panel, and a soft cover also included, although there's no facility for a music stand.

In operation the instrument is quiet, easy to use and rich-sounding. The piano sounds are reasonable imitations of a grand and an upright piano respectively; the electric pianos can give a good version of a Fender Rhodes or Wurlitzer, although of necessity without the overdriven tine bar effect, and the Clavinets can be deep and funky or thin, delicate and Baroque.

In each case the II setting is brighter than the I, and the equaliser can expand the range of effects available. The Presence control is a new introduction, a complex lowpass filter linked to the keyboard to add harmonics and distort the sound according to how hard the keyboard is struck. The handbook claims that this makes it possible to colour the sound as a guitarist would, although its use as a complex tone control alone more than justifies its existence.

Chorus and Tremolo are fairly standard, can be used together and operated in stereo. The usual effects from a slow shift to a manic wobbling vibrato are obtainable. Key Dynamics increases the variation available from the touch sensitive keyboard as it is turned towards 10 — although the handbook states that only the quieter ranges are extended, whereas in fact there's some loss at loud volumes which the user would have to compensate for using the Master volume.

The Key Transpose situated centrally is the now familiar notched slider with C scale central, G at the bottom and F sharp at the top. Fine if you want to fit in with a singer or saxophone — a little unsettling if you've got perfect pitch! This control effects the strings as well — Key Dynamics here can be made to determine the attack of the strings with a pull-on switch so that harder playing gives faster attack. The notes are all individually articulated, so this mode of playing can be highly expressive. Alternatively the switch can be pushed in to give a conventional attack control ranging from a fraction of a second to about 3 seconds, with release working from a fraction of a second to about 4 seconds. The sustain pedal gives up to 6 seconds on all functions.

There isn't a lot of variation available on the strings, although it is possible to get an excellent deep organ-like bass. On the other hand, the sound is very good as it is, permanently chorused and reminiscent of the classic Polymoog string sound. One excellent setting has a touch-sensitive chorused Piano I over a slowly attacking string section, the rear panel output jacks giving the options of a stereo chorus, or splitting piano and strings to two different channels, or even both. Use of the sustain pedal gives plenty of time to change settings or change keyboards without a gap.

An expressive and rich-sounding instrument, then, which will appeal to those who want classic simple keyboard sounds rather than a lot of synthesizer hardware. Probably a permanent fixture in many studios, for instance, in the near future.

Article from Electronics & Music Maker, January 1983

DISCLOSURE:
Please keep in mind that this is a USED item; so, IT WILL have some blemishes! And since I may not see everything, I include a LOT of HIGH-QUALITY pictures. So, please take your time, and scan them carefully, before making your purchase. Due to the nature and sensitivity of these devices, I cannot accept returns; and once an item is shipped or picked up, I won't be able to cancel the order. Also, ALL the specifications gathered here are from the web, and I cannot guarantee them to be 100% accurate! So, please ONLY rely on your own research. And lastly; this item is sold AS/IS and DOES NOT come with any warranty. VERY IMPORTANT: Just like classic cars, used keyboards/Synthesizers are not perfect, and might have some imperfections! Please keep that in mind, before purchasing, these items are ALL USED, unless stated otherwise.

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