Long story short, this D-70 is a refurb Frankenstein project I've been working on that got halted. I had to abandon my life in CA and that meant leaving behind a whole bunch of my studio projects that simply wouldn't fit in the vehicle to get me across country. I had 2 D-70's that I was gradually putting them together to make one perfect D-70. I wound up leaving the donor behind, so what I have for sale is a mostly-working and cosmetically lovely D-70, but in need of some love.

THE GOOD NEWS:

First off, I have rebuilt the keyboard and also protected the keys from red glue syndrome years ago. Basically, the keys were starting to leak and exposing their glue, but not to a point where the weights fell off or caused any damage. In lieu of pulling the keys out, they have all been sealed in an epoxy sealant and will not cause you any problems-ever. (You'll see I have a JD-800 for sale as well, the JD-800 DID receive a full red glue cleaning and also a sealant. I determined it was not necessary here).

You'll also notice I have installed a big, beautiful and bright high contract blue LCD screen into the unit. It looks gorgeous and works just fine.

I have changed the button contacts for "bank" and "number" selections and installed a new slider panel board as well as a new data card port. (In retrospect I should have changed them all, but they others do still function.)

I have rebuilt the keybed, but I believe there is one key not properly seated or needs a contact cleaned again (its the uppermost B key. The spring needs to be reseated as it's too bouncy). Right now I can't test the unit, so I'm telling you best from memory. Also, I may have fixed it. I honestly don't remember it was a few years ago. Either way, if you buy this synth you're going to need to get into it, it'll make this repair an easy one.

Also, new battery installed.

THE BAD NEWS:

So, there's something going on with the operation. I think it is probably just time to change caps and stuff, I am hoping it isn't a bigger problem than this. THIS is the risk you take, and the reason I am selling so cheap. Worst case scenario, you might need to change the DM board. But there's good news, as someone is selling one on here right now. (And to answer your next question, no, I won't be buying the board to make the repair for two main reasons. First one, I'm not completely sure that's the issue or that the more-labor intensive but far, far cheaper fix of recapping won't fix the problem. And the second, much bigger answer to that question is that I'm DEAD BROKE right now and that's why I'm selling my stuff. I can't even afford a bus pass right now.

Needless to say, as this was a project refurb synth, be ready to troubleshoot issues. Some wires might need better soldering, other buttons I didn't already fix might need fixing. I DO NOT recommend buying this synth if you don't intend to get under the hood and work on it. But, I don't think there's anything here that some basic knowledge in electronics can't address. Are you an electronics shop teacher? buy it for the kids to fix.

So, I think if you're a repair type of guy you're going to find this a very good deal and a pretty quick fix. But, as disclaimer, you will be buying a synth that doesn't work properly, in spite of several refurb repairs having been completed. I will not entertain any refunds of any kind in relation to its functionality.

Also, you'll see the D-70 has cards installed. They will NOT come with the unit and are being sold separately.

What WILL come with it is a really beat up and raggedy gig bag (it was padded with all my socks in my sock drawer on the cross country road trip, but they were clean, I promise!).

I will also provide 100% certification that this is a genuine Roland D-70, for whatever that's worth.