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Moog Liberation
We are Brokering this vintage instrument for and on behalf of our UK client.
Came into stock:
January 2022.
Service Status:
A full health check by KSR was carried out in December 2021, and a full service will be carried out post-sale.
Remarks:
A genre of instrument reserved for only a few who can pull off looking cool on stage, but a few did. Moog came out with the liberation at the turn of the 1980s with something actually quite beautiful. It’s heavy, yes, but it’s got the Moog Rogue synth architecture, so sounds very Moog and punchy.
These are very rare machines in 2022, and finding one that’s not been ‘restored’ in some way or another is even rarer, so we’d call this example a ‘survivor’ that’s 100% original in every detail.
Background:
Our client, the owner of this Liberation, has owned it for over 30 years and purchased them as he was simply a fan of the instrument and the association for the music they were played on back in the day. The owner is not a professional musician, so the Moog has been kept in his home this last 3 decades and appreciated and admired as a unique piece of music instrument history.
Condition:
The cosmetic condition of both the keytar and the external interface (PSU & CV/Trigger hub) is very good, so we would rate both units as 8/10. The inherent problem with trying to keep a lacquered black surface on the keytar in good condition is always challenging, but we’d say the ‘cabinet’ has weathered the last 40+ years really very well indeed. You can see from our pictures that the surface is in good order, with only one noticeable crack in the lacquer near the neck, but it’s not structural. The lacquered can of course be restored if needed, but we feel the value in this vintage instrument is in its originality, so best left as is.
All the original controls, slider-caps, knobs are intact and everything still looks fresh and bright. The interconnect cables are all present and in good condition, and looking at all the components of this instrument as a whole, you can easily see it has never been used outside the home environment since new. It’s a super condition example that would make anyone a proud owner.
Health-Check & Servicing:
As mentioned above, this Liberation has been through the hands of Kent at KSR back in December 2021, so he has gone through the entire operation of both the keytar & interface to check their readiness for sale. Aside from some cleaning of the pots and sliders, and the key contacts, the Liberation is in very good operational condition. We will have the PSU re-capped, a final clean and calibration covered off in the post-sale service, so please allow at least 2 weeks delay once the Moog is sold before we can effect a hand-over to the new owner, or shipping it etc.
This Moog Liberation operates on EU220V, we will supply a UK 3-Pin plug type IEC cable.
Packing, Shipping, Insurance and Warranty:
We can ship this instrument worldwide, although the packing, shipping & insurance costs are not included in the sale price below, so are subject to quotation. There may be some 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 on the logistics and/or need a quote.
As the instrument is being Brokered through RL Music, it will be sold with a full 3-month (return-to-dealer) warranty, covering all parts and labour.
Sales Price:
£3,390 GBP
As this is a brokered sale, VAT is not applicable to UK buyers, however, the packing & shipping costs are subject to VAT @ 20%, should you need the goods shipped to you. The Taurus 1 can be available for collection from us directly in the South of England (Reading, Berkshire).
Availability:
This Moog Liberation is now SOLD. This listing was updated on 28th July 2022 @ 14:08 GMT.
Click on the thumbnail for a higher resolution photo of the actual Liberation for sale. If you require specific pictures not already featured of the instrument then please contact us so we can try and accommodate your request but there may be a short delay in getting this done for you as the instrument is currently in secure storage.
