Roland Jupiter 4

We are Brokering this Roland Jupiter 4, for and on behalf of our UK client.

Came into stock: Available from RL Music from November 2024

Servicing Status: A full service was carried out by Kent Spong at KSR in August 2024.

Remarks:

We present an excellent condition Roland Jupiter 4, which is 100% original and unmodified and has been part of our client’s collection for only a few years. Our client recently commissioned KSR to fully overhaul the JP4, to get it ready for sale through us.

The Roland Jupiter-4, released in 1978, was groundbreaking as Roland’s first polyphonic synthesizer and remains celebrated for several reasons. Here’s why it stood out and still holds appeal today:

1. Warm Analog Sound

The discrete analogue voice architecture on Jupiter 4 gives it a uniquely lush and organic sound.

Its single oscillator per voice (with a sub-oscillator) creates rich, punchy tones, ideal for bass, leads, and pads.

2. Early Polyphony

With 4 voices of polyphony, it brought true polyphonic synthesis to a relatively compact and affordable instrument in its time.

3. Built-in Presets and User Programmability

Featured 10 presets (strings, brass, organ, etc.) and space for 8 user-programmable patches, which was innovative in the late 1970s.

Allowed musicians to save their custom sounds, making it more practical for live performances.

4. Iconic Roland Filter

The Jupiter-4 uses the IR3109 filter chip, giving it a characteristic smooth and resonant Roland sound.

The filter’s behaviour has a unique “bite,” making it especially expressive.

5. Ensemble Effect

Its ensemble (chorus) effect adds depth and width, contributing to its lush, dreamy textures, similar to a string machine.

Cosmetic Condition:

The control surfaces/panels on the synth & keyboard have been deep cleaned and are in outstanding condition and retain all original slider caps and controls. The cabinets and faux wood side-cheeks are all in excellent condition and show minimal but reasonable wear for a 50-year-old synthesizer.

Notes on the Servicing:

Kent at KSR has gone through the entire instrument. Many original parts were retained to ensure continuity and authenticity but some ageing components like power conditioning caps have been replaced, but only were necessary. all the sliders and potentiometers had been deep cleaned and a full function test of every PCB.

This is a fantastic opportunity to buy what’s largely considered to be a ‘gem’ in the vintage synth world, and finding examples that are in entirely original condition is rare so this is a wonderful opportunity to own something quite special.

The JP4 runs on EU 220~240V. We can also supply a PDF copy of the owner’s manual.

All our vintage instruments are sold with a 3-month warranty, please see our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Packing & Shipping:

We can ship this Jupiter 4 worldwide, although the packing, shipping & insurance costs are not included in the sale price below, so they are subject to quotation. The synth is located with us in Reading, so you are welcome to collect it from us if you prefer.

There may be short delays in getting the packaging materials produced for shipping as they are custom ordered for the specific dimensions of each instrument. We are happy to discuss your requirements, so please email us if you have any questions about the logistics and/or need a quote.

Price: £4,500 GBP

Availability: This Roland Jupiter 4 is now SOLD – this listing was updated on Thursday 5th December 2024 @ 07:56 GMT.

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