RA Moog Modular IIIC...

Came into stock: Available from RL Music from January 2025

Servicing Status:  Subject to negotiation – see notes below.

Remarks:

We have decided to sell our 1968 RA Moog Modular IIIC – a 3-cabinet authentic, period correct all RA Moog modules system that dates from 1968.

This instrument forms a part of the RL Music Vintage Synthesizer Collection.  We have managed to keep some of the very best examples of Vintage Synthesizers that have come through our business over the last 22 years which we kept for our pleasure and interest. Whilst having a privileged position as a specialist dealer in this genre of equipment, we managed to hang on to particular instruments that were interesting and inspiring.  The RA Moog Modular IIIC is one of 40 instruments we have, but is the oldest and most historically important.

Due to the nature of such a rare and historic instrument, certain aspects of the sale will be unique, so we have tried our best here to fully represent the instrument with all the information we have available and honestly and acutely describe it. We encourage any prospective buyer to ensure you have all you need to make an informed decision to purchase it, so we are available to field any enquiry you may have, but we hope the following information covers all the pertinent details on this very special instrument.

Provenance:

We purchased this system via a VEMIA auction in November 2014 and collected it from the seller directly in the UK. The owner at that time of the sale had renowned synth-tech, James Walker, carry out a health check.  After we collected it from the seller in December 2014, we set it up and fully tested it and it was all working perfectly, but it has been in storage since so will need servicing.

We were told by the seller that they purchased it directly from Martin Newcomb’s Synthesiser Museum in 1999, so this RA Moog is featured in the Analog Heaven video production.  We have the original VHS cassette from this, but you can now find that on YouTube, link below:

https://youtu.be/IXaJnLsx1kg?si=ywAAFijJP1T6gsj2

The VEMIA Auction details for this RA Moog did highlight a modification carried out by Moog themselves, which we noted, so here are the details:

Moog (in the USA) updated some control components in the 901A Oscillator Controllers (not the Oscillators themselves) so that the 901A Oscillators can now tune to scale across the full 5 Octaves.

This modification does not of course alter the Oscillator tone. James Walker then replicated this modification to the other 2 x 901A Oscillator Controllers. Before this update, the RA Moog only accurately scaled across a single Octave, which is typical for these very early Moog instruments.

The other item of note from the VEMIA Auction in November 2014 on this system was that many of the yellow labels on the modules are no longer attached. The seller in 2014 did not know why these labels had been removed but it’s something that had been done during the lifetime of the instrument. Some modules have their yellow tags still attached, so you can see these from the photos of the reader of the cabinets below, but these are all 100% genuine RA Moog modules.

System Configuration:

Top Cabinet

1 960 – Sequential Controller

1 962 – Sequential Switch

1 Dual Quad Multiple w/Power Switch

1 961 – Interface

1 960 – Sequential Controller

1 962 – Sequential Switch

Mid Cabinet 

1 914 – Extended Range Fixed Filter Bank

1 905 – Reverberation Unit

1 992 – Control Voltages Panel

1 904-B – Voltage Controller High Pass Filter

1 904-C – Filter Coupler

1 904-A – Voltage Controller Low Pass Filter

3 902 – Voltage Controlled Amplifiers

1 993 – Trigger & Envelope Voltages Panel

3 911 – Envelope Generators

1 911A – Dual Trigger Delay

1 912 – Envelope Follower

Bottom Cabinet:

1 901A – Oscillator Controller

3 901-B – Oscillators

1 901A – Oscillator Controller

3 901-B – Oscillators

1 901A – Oscillator Controller

3 901-B – Oscillators

1 901 – Voltage Controlled Oscillator

1 903 – White Sound Source

1 984 – Four Channel Mixer

4 Control Voltages Mixer Modules

1 Pitch/Trigger Control Module

Lower Console Power Supply Module

Controllers:

1 951 – Keyboard Controller

1 952 – Keyboard Controller

Historical Context:

The RA Moog Modular synthesizer, designed by Robert Arthur Moog in the 1960s, holds a seminal place in the history of music technology and electronic sound design. This essay explores its historical significance, cultural impact, technical innovations, and enduring legacy in detail.

Introduction

The advent of the RA Moog Modular marked a transformative moment in music. By making electronic sound synthesis accessible, flexible, and expressive, it catalysed the growth of electronic music and shaped numerous genres. Robert Moog’s groundbreaking work not only redefined how music could be produced but also introduced entirely new auditory experiences that resonated across artistic and scientific domains.

The Pre-Moog Era: Setting the Stage

Before the Moog Modular, electronic sound generation was largely confined to academic institutions and cumbersome, experimental devices such as the RCA Mark II Sound Synthesizer. These early machines were complex, immobile, and lacked the intuitive interfaces necessary for broader adoption. The idea of a portable and modular synthesizer—something that musicians could use in real-time performances or studio sessions—was virtually non-existent. The RA Moog Modular emerged as a response to these limitations, building upon the pioneering ideas of early electronic music visionaries like Pierre Schaeffer, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Raymond Scott.

Technical Innovations

1. Modular Design

   The RA Moog Modular’s most groundbreaking feature was its modular architecture. Musicians could assemble a system tailored to their needs by connecting individual modules, such as oscillators, filters, and envelope generators. This flexibility revolutionised the approach to sound synthesis.

2. Voltage-Controlled Oscillators (VCOs)

   Voltage-controlled oscillators allowed precise and dynamic control of pitch, a cornerstone of analogue synthesis. The RA Moog Modular’s VCOs provided stability and tunability unmatched by earlier technologies.

3. Voltage-Controlled Filters (VCFs)

   The ladder filter design, patented by Robert Moog, became iconic for its warm, musical tone. This filter’s ability to sculpt harmonic content with resonance was a defining characteristic of the Moog sound.

4. Envelope Generators and Amplifiers

   The inclusion of envelope generators (ADSR—Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) enabled nuanced articulation of sounds. Paired with voltage-controlled amplifiers (VCAs), these tools gave musicians unprecedented expressive capabilities.

5. Patch Cables and Signal Routing

   The use of patch cables to connect modules offered an intuitive, hands-on approach to sound design. This method inspired creativity and experimentation, making the instrument a powerful tool for composers and performers.

Cultural and Artistic Impact

1. Adoption by Pioneering Musicians

   The RA Moog Modular quickly found its way into the hands of forward-thinking musicians and composers. Wendy Carlos’s 1968 album *Switched-On Bach* demonstrated the potential of the synthesizer as a legitimate musical instrument, bridging classical music and modern technology. Similarly, artists like Keith Emerson, Isao Tomita, and Sun Ra pushed the boundaries of what the synthesizer could achieve in various genres.

2. Integration into Popular Music

The Moog Modular became a staple in the emerging psychedelic and progressive rock scenes of the late 1960s and 1970s. Bands like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Yes incorporated its distinctive sounds into their recordings, helping to propel the synthesizer into mainstream popularity.

3. Influence on Electronic and Experimental Genres

   Beyond popular music, the RA Moog Modular catalysed the evolution of electronic genres. Early pioneers of ambient, techno, and industrial music used the instrument to explore new sonic landscapes, laying the groundwork for countless sub-genres.

Educational and Scientific Contributions

1. Tools for Academia

   Universities and research institutions adopted the RA Moog Modular for teaching and experimental purposes. Its versatility made it an invaluable resource for studying acoustics, psychoacoustics, and sound synthesis.

2. Inspiration for Future Innovators

   The RA Moog Modular’s design principles inspired subsequent generations of synthesizer engineers. Its modular approach influenced the development of Eurorack systems and software synthesizers, ensuring its legacy in both hardware and digital domains.

Enduring Legacy

1. Vintage Appeal and Collectibility

   Today, original RA Moog Modular systems are highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts. Their iconic status and historical value make them prized artefacts in the world of music technology.

2. Reissues and Modern Adaptations

   Modern reissues and software emulations continue to honour the RA Moog Modular’s legacy. These products enable contemporary musicians to experience the instrument’s capabilities while benefiting from advances in technology.

3. Influence on Modern Synthesis

   The concepts pioneered by the RA Moog Modular—modularity, voltage control, and user-centric design—remain foundational in modern synthesizer design. From analogue revival instruments to digital workstations, the Moog ethos endures.

Conclusion

The RA Moog Modular synthesizer is more than an instrument; it is a cornerstone of modern music history. Its technical innovations, cultural impact, and enduring influence on music and technology underscore its importance as a transformative force. By bridging the gap between experimental sound and mainstream music, Robert Moog’s creation empowered generations of musicians to redefine the boundaries of sonic expression. As a symbol of creativity and innovation, the RA Moog Modular continues to inspire, proving its relevance more than half a century after its inception.

About Conservation & Servicing:

The RA Moog has been stored in our secure facility for 10 years, so will require servicing, but we are not having this work carried out in advance of the instrument going up for sale, the reasons for this are as follows:

Depending on your preference, will can have our Vintage Moog specialist synth-tech, Kent Spong at KSR, carry out the servicing work once we have completed the sale but we will not include restoration work to any of the modules or the wood cabinets as this historic instrument needs to be protected and conserved in its original condition.  This means any servicing would be carried out sympathetically and would clean and refurbish any parts as necessary but not replace anything unless it’s a critical requirement to ensure operational stability.

Some buyers may have a preferred tech do this work or in fact might prefer the Moog to be left untouched, so we have quoted a two-tier price option below so you can decide what you want to do.

If you would like us to have the RA Moog serviced by Kent at KSR, then the system will come with a 3-month warranty from us.  If you prefer to take the RA Moog ‘as-is’ and make arrangements to have any servicing carried out by your tech then we will not be providing any warranty on the sale of the instrument.

This RA Moog Modular came from the factory as a US 110V system, so we had not modified it in any way from the factory stock spec. All three cabinets operate on US 110V. We will supply two step-down transformers for use in the UK/EU in the sale. 

We do not have any original user or service manuals or cables with this system, other than the power cables for the cabinets. Accessory items like 1/4″ inch Patch-Cables and S-trig cables can be sourced from excellent suppliers like synthesizers.com in the USA – link to their website: https://shop.synthesizers.com/pages/cables

Packing & Shipping: 

We can ship this RA Moog Modular System worldwide, although the packing, shipping & insurance costs are not included in the sale price below, so are subject to quotation.  

We partner exclusively with established and trusted shipping providers that offer door-to-door service with online tracking. The goods will be fully insured for their sales value under a separate Marine Insurance Policy, the cost of which will be provided upon quotation. Please note that due to the significant bureaucracy involved in shipping overseas from the UK, there may be additional unforeseen administrative costs. These charges will be identified as a post-sale activity and passed on to the buyer at cost, ensuring that we do not profit from any logistics or packaging-related expenses.

We intend to have the Moog professionally packaged and palletised to ensure minimum handling and maximum safety during transport.  There would be some delays in getting the packaging solution quoted for our professional packaging partner (Neal Brothers Packaging and Export Packing UK).

Alternatively, UK buyers can collect the RA Moog from us in Reading, Berkshire, or we might be able to arrange a dedicated delivery in person, subject to the destination address & quotation. We are happy to discuss your requirements so please email us if you have any questions on the logistics and/or need a quote.

Sales Price: 

£125,000 GBP – supplied without any servicing work – sold ‘as is’

£130,000 GBP  – Servicing by KSR included

(KSR – Service Fees £5,000 GBP – RL Music 90-day warranty included)

As this RA Moog Modular is owned by RL Music, VAT is applicable on the sale of this to UK buyers. Packing & shipping are also subject to VAT @ 20% should you need the goods shipped to you.

Payment:

Due to the values involved, we can only accept payment by bank transfer, details of which will be supplied in our invoice.  International Bank Wire Transfer is accepted.

Availability: 

This RA Moog IIIC Modular System is available for sale now.

Pictures coming shortly!

We are planning on collecting the RA Moog Modular System from our secure storage facility in the next week or so, so we will then get some nice high-resolution images sorted out and update this listing with those. If you have any specific photos taken of the Moog then please contact us and let us know what you need.

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Memorymoog

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our UK customer

Came into stock: December 2024.

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

Remarks: 

Nothing sounds like a Memorymoog – so let’s just get that out of the way first as it’s a very powerful hybrid analogue polysynth that is unique and demands attention in the mix!

This particular Memorymoog (Serial #2074X) is what we term a ‘Standard’ model, so a first edition before MIDI and a Sequencer was added in production, so produced from 1981, which would date this particular example as around 42 to 44 years old. This was produced as an EU 220~240V model so would have been exported by Moog in 1981 for the EU/UK market originally, so this is not a subsequent import per se.

Our client has owned this Memorymoog for many years and had a Kenton MIDI Retrofit Kit fitted back in the 1990s.  When the Moog arrived at the KSR workshop there were some operational issues that Kent did a deep-dive diagnosis on and found that the (very old/legacy) Kenton MIDI kit was faulty.  We did speak to Kenton about getting the Kit repaired but they said it was a very early iteration that they no longer can support. The decision was taken to remove the MIDI kit completely, but the Moog retains the MIDI sockets and reset button on the rear of the synth, so a replacement kit can be installed if the new owner would like that facility and the legacy sockets utilised.

Kenton Electronics still produce the MIDI Retrofit Kit for the Memorymoog, their current supply price only is £460 (inc VAT & postage), and KSR would charge an additional £150 to install it.

KSR were commissioned to fully service the Memorymoog after the MIDI kit was removed, the servicing was only completed within the last couple of weeks so the Moog is fresh for the workshop and working perfectly, so among several critical service items, all 6 VCOs are calibrated and tuned to perfection.

Why Buy a Memorymoog?

Buying a vintage Memorymoog, a polyphonic analogue synthesizer from the early 1980s, can be a fantastic choice for several reasons. Here are some key points:

1. Rich, Analog Sound

  • The Memorymoog features six voices, each with three oscillators, offering an incredibly lush, warm, and powerful analogue tone. Its sound is often described as massive, capable of producing pads, leads, and basses with immense character that modern digital emulations struggle to replicate.

2. Classic Moog Filter

  • It incorporates the classic Moog 24 dB/octave ladder filter, renowned for its smooth resonance and musical warmth, contributing to its signature analogue character.

3. Polyphonic Capabilities

  • While many classic Moog synthesizers are monophonic, the Memorymoog provides six-voice polyphony, making it highly versatile for chords, pads, and complex soundscapes.

4. Historical Significance

  • The Memorymoog represents a milestone in synthesizer history as one of the most powerful analogue polysynths of its time. Owning one is akin to having a piece of musical heritage.

5. Hands-On Control

  • With an array of knobs and sliders, the Memorymoog offers immediate and tactile control over sound parameters, appealing to musicians who prefer physical interfaces over digital menus.

6. Unique Character

  • Each vintage Memorymoog has its quirks due to ageing components, giving it a distinctive character that adds to its charm. Many musicians appreciate this unpredictability as part of the analogue experience.

7. Investment Value

  • Vintage synthesizers like the Memorymoog do appreciate over time. Well-maintained units are sought after by collectors and musicians, making it a potential investment.

8. Sound Design and Studio Use

  • Its unique tonal palette and rich sonic capabilities make it a valuable tool for sound designers and producers, especially in genres like electronic, ambient, and cinematic music.

If you value authentic analogue sound and the charm of a vintage instrument, the Memorymoog could be a rewarding addition to your setup, and we stated earlier, that nothing sounds like this instrument.

If you would like to have MIDI fitted to this post-sale then please call or email Richard and discuss your requirements with him. The MIDI kit can be purchased and fitted as a post-sale activity, although there will be a delay in completing the work as the MIDI kits are made-to-order by Kenton and they usually quote a 4-week lead-time from order to dispatch, but we can have the kit posted straight to Kent at KSR, for him to fit if your prefer.

This Memorymoog will come with a 3-month warranty from us and operates on EU 220V (fitted with UK UK-style 3-pin plug). We can supply a PDF copy of the User Manual.

Packing & Shipping: 

We can ship this Memorymoog 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.

Sales Price:  £9,490 GBP

As this is a brokered sale, VAT is not applicable on the sale of this Memorymoog to UK buyers, however, packing & shipping/insurance is subject to VAT @ 20% should you need the goods shipped to you.

Availability: 

This Memorymoog is available for sale now.

Click on the thumbnail for a higher resolution photo of the actual Memorymoog 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.

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Minimoog Reissue #08...

We are Brokering this 2016 Moog Minimoog Reissue, for and on behalf of our UK client.

Came into stock: Available from RL Music from November 2024

Servicing Status:  A full health check has been carried out RL Music. 

Remarks:

We present an excellent condition 2016 Moog Minimoog Reissue – serial #0860, which is currently in our possession in Reading UK, and has been fully tested and verified to be in perfect working order.

The Moog Minimoog Reissue, based on the venerable Model D, is a faithful recreation of one of the most iconic synthesizers in music history. Here’s why someone you should buy it, aside from the fact it’s considerably cheaper than a vintage original.

1. Authentic Vintage Sound

The reissue captures the original Minimoog Model D’s legendary sound, with warm, rich tones and fat baselines that define analogue synthesis.

Built using the same circuits and components (where possible), ensuring sonic authenticity.

2. Classic Design with Modern Reliability

Combines the original handcrafted build quality with modern manufacturing precision, making it more reliable and roadworthy than vintage units.

Ideal for those who want the classic Minimoog experience without the risks and maintenance of vintage gear.

3. Expressive Performance Features

Includes the famous ladder filter, known for its smooth, resonant sweeps and rich harmonic character.

Offers three powerful oscillators, a noise generator, and glide/portamento for fluid pitch transitions.

4. Modern Enhancements

While staying true to the original design, the reissue adds thoughtful updates:

MIDI integration for seamless control in modern setups.

Improved pitch wheel and modulation controls for enhanced performance.

A more robust power supply and enhanced tuning stability.

5. Hands-On Playability

The Minimoog’s intuitive interface is legendary for its ease of use, making it a go-to for live performances and studio sessions.

Perfect for sound design, with immediate access to its powerful analogue architecture.

6. Legacy and Cultural Impact

The original Minimoog is one of the most influential synths in history, used by legends like Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Stevie Wonder, Kraftwerk, and Herbie Hancock.

Owning a reissue connects you to that rich musical heritage.

7. Collector Appeal

Moog’s reissues are produced in limited quantities, making them highly desirable among collectors and enthusiasts.A well-maintained reissue may even appreciate in value over time.

In Summary

The Moog Minimoog Reissue is perfect for those who want the timeless analogue sound, performance, and prestige of the original Minimoog, but with modern conveniences and reliability. Getting value for money is also a big factor for people right now so the reissue Minimoog might be a way into the classic Minimoog vibe so that you can consider a vintage original once the funds allow it. Whether you’re a musician, producer, or collector, the reissue offers an unparalleled combination of vintage authenticity and modern practicality at a very reasonable cost.

Cosmetic Condition:

The control surfaces, aluminium panels and genuine solid wood cabinet on this Moog are in outstanding condition, as you would expect from an instrument that’s only 8 years old and only ever used at home.

Notes on the Operation:

The Minimoog has been fully tested and it works perfectly, as we would expect for an 8-year-old hand-built instrument. 

The Minimoog runs on EU 220~240V via an external supply (supplied & pictured below).  The original Moog owners manual for this is also supplied.

This Moog is sold with a 3-month warranty, please see our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Packing & Shipping: 

We can ship this Minimoog 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: £3,990 GBP

Availability: This Minimoog Reissue is available for sale now.

Click on the thumbnails for higher-resolution photos of the actual synth for sale.

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Minimoog #11549

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our UK client.

Service Status:

A full service was carried out by Jim McKenna of Singing Cat Services in May 2023.

www.singingcatservices.co.uk

Remarks: 

It’s a rare opportunity these days for us to handle a vintage Minimoog, so not a clone or re-issue but the real deal, and we are very pleased to be able to offer this late production version of vintage Minimoog (serial number 11549). 

Background:

Our client purchased this Minimoog new from a music retailer in Carlisle on 28th January 1980 – we have the original sales receipt, although will not publish this as it contains personal data, but it will be provided to the buyer of this Moog. The provenance is therefore perfect for this 43+ year old Minimoog, and the serial number being #11549 places it towards the end the production runs from Moog, so offered the final evolution in terms of the architecture. 

Our client had assembled a modest & much valued vintage synth collection over the years, all of which we have the honour for selling for him as he has made the difficult decision to let these instruments pass to new owners. The Minimoog has been cherished, played & enjoyed only ever at home, during his 43 years of ownership.

Servicing:

As mentioned in the introduction, this Minimoog went through a complete professional service by Jim McKenna Singing Cat Services in May 2023, as part of the pre-sale diligence in getting it ready for sale and in top operational condition for the new owner. We have been provided with a service report against the works carried out at Singing Cat Services, so please clock the link below so you can open up the  PDF:

Singing Cat Services Service Report – Minimoog #11549 PDF.

Condition:

You can decide by looking at the pictures below on how to measure this but we’d rate it as a very good all original survivor machine, so no overt restoration to the wood cabinet and all original controls with no modifications. As we are moving towards half a century on the age of many of these vintage Minimoog, the value of them being completely factory stock would have more appeal that highly restored examples.

The cabinet has a lovely aged patina and the main control surfaces are all in superb condition. There is an insert missing from one of the control knobs on the VCO 3 Waveform,  and some of the other knobs inserts have oxidised a little, but new replacement parts can still be easily purchased on line should you wish t address these minor blemishes. The aluminium chassis and surround are all in great shape, and all look perfectly in keeping for an original Moog synthesizer from the late 1970s.

Dud to its age and originality, we feel these vintage instruments should not be over restored, but if you prefer to have the wood cabinet fully refurbished then please contact us about this as we can get a quotation from Kent at KSR to have this carried out.  The treatments to the cabinet usually require the original varnish and stain to be removed, the wood rubbed down to remove as much of the signs of wear, and then restrained and waxed to finish. The results are very good, beautiful, but not everybody likes this kind of restoration anymore, so let us know if this is something you would like to consider and we’ll gather a quote.

You may notice from the photos that one of the waveform selector knobs is missing its silver insert, this came out recently and wasn’t available to us at time of photographing the Moog for this sales listing. We do have a new replacement knob for this, so it will be fitted to the Minimoog at point of sale, with no charge of course.

Documents:

Our client had retained all the original documents since he purchased the Minimoog in 1980, so the following documents will be provided with the synth (see picture below):

Minimoog Operation Manual (dated 1978) with also includes schematics and some service notes on how to calibrate it.

Minimoog User Patch-book (dated 1977) 

Minimoog Sound Charts Booklet

Studio Sound Magazine article (dated Nov 1972)

Health-Check:

As this Minimoog was recently serviced in May this year, the synth does not need any further attention, but as part of our post-sale process, we will ask Kent Spong at KSR to carry out a health-check on the Moog once the sale has completed.  This will add a couple of weeks to the post-sale timeline.

This Minimoog can run either EU220V or US110V (switchable) and has a UK type plug fitted to the power chord.  

Packing & Shipping: 

We can ship this Minimoog 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.  You are also welcome to collect the Minimoog from us in Reading.

We are happy to discuss your requirements so please email us if you have any questions on the logistics and/or need a quote.

Sales Price: 

£5,700 GBP

As this is a brokered sale, VAT is not applicable on the sale of this Minimoog to UK buyers, however, packing & shipping/insurance is subject to VAT @ 20% should you need the goods shipped to you.

Availability: 

This Minimoog is now SOLD.  This listing was updated on 3rd August 2024 @ 13:19 GMT.

Click on the thumbnail for a higher resolution photo of the actual Minimoog 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.

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Moog Prodigy

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our UK client.

Came into stock: Came into stock in July 2022.

Service Status:  

A full health check by KSR was carried out in July 2022. A detailed service will be carried out once the unit is sold, adding around 14 days to the post-sale completion.

Remarks: 

A lot of Moogyness in a small package; the Prodigy punches well above its weight in terms of what an analogue synth can and should sound like, and we love them!

This example is a late EU version with the full complement of CV/Gate I/O on the rear panel – Model 3368X.

Background:

This late-model example was purchased brand new on 9th January 1982 (we have the sales receipt!) by our client and has been kept at his home all this time, so a single owner only – that’s rare in itself!  It’s been packed away unused for a few years, so Kent at KSR did carry out a full health check in July, and he passed it as perfect, but it will be subject to a full post-sale service to cover things like recapping the power supply.

Condition:

The cosmetic condition of the control surfaces and keys is excellent, with just some small signs of wear to the lacquer on the wood cabinet.  You can see from the pictures that this Prodigy is fully 100% intact, has all its original knobs & slider caps, and the felt under the knobs is all in excellent condition.   Our client did implement a small modification to VCO2, which you can see in one of the images below. This minor modification provides voltage control of Oscillator 2 by the Modulation Wheel (and hence LFO) and/or the Envelope Contour (the one dedicated to the filter rather than the VCA). As such, the modification is primarily for use when Oscillator Sync engages and provides some really unique sounds.

The Prodigy is a EU220V version and will supply the synth with a UK-type IEC cable. We also have the original colour-printed owner’s manual,  

Packing & Shipping: 

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 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.

Sales Price: 

£1,470 GBP

As this is a brokered sale, VAT is not applicable on the sale of this Prodigy to UK buyers. However, packing & shipping/insurance is subject to VAT @ 20% should you need the goods shipped to you.

Availability: 

This Moog Prodigy is now SOLD – This listing was updated on 22nd May 2023 @ 08:22 GMT.

Click on the thumbnail for a higher-resolution photo of the actual Prodigy 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.

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Minimoog #12841

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our UK client.

Came into stock: 

February 2022.

Service Status: 

A full service will be carried out once the unit is sold, which will add around 14 days to the post-sale completion.

Remarks: 

It’s a rare opportunity for us to handle such an outstanding condition, pro-restored vintage synthesiser, and we are very pleased to be able to offer this late production version of vintage Minimoog (serial number 12841).

Background:

Our client purchased this Minimoog from RL Music in late 2006, and they (clearly) lovingly cared for it at their home since then and used it regularly.

In 2006 this Minimoog went through a complete professional restoration by Kent at KSR, which covered every possible aspect of the instrument, both operationally & cosmetically.  The original cabinet was stripped and re-finished.  As vintage examples go, this is pretty much a perfect Minimoog and, as it has been for our client, a fabulous future investment.

This is a late production version of the world’s most famous synthesizer, so stable and tracks beautifully across the octaves on all three VCOs. There is an informative website dedicated to the Minimoog serial number history and registrations here:

Lords of the Mini

Condition:

You can decide by looking at the pictures below on how to measure this but we’d rate it as excellent, collector-grade. The cosmetic condition of the control surfaces keys and wood cabinet are all outstanding, and this Moog is over 40 years old!

Being an ex-RL Music restored Minimoog, we are proud to see this instrument looking so beautiful and perfectly working, so a testament to the investment made into its preparation 16+ years ago and how that has stood up after nearly another 2 decades hence.

Health-Check & Servicing:

As mentioned above, this Minimoog was restored for us by Kent at KSR in 2006. Although the Minimoog has not been back to the workshop in the last 16 years, it’s actually in perfect working order, but we will have KSR service it, so check the power-conditioning and calibrations, key contacts etc.  There’s not much if anything that will need doing, but the servicing will ensure we are confident that the Moog is 100% before handing it over to the new owner and supporting it with our warranty.

This Minimoog can run either EU220V or US110V (switchable) and has a UK type plug fitted to the power chord.  We don’t have any original paper documents with this but we can supply a copy of the owner’s manual in PDF.  In addition, and for UK buyers who are able to collect from us only, we will supply a flight case in the sale, free of charge.

Packing & Shipping: 

We can ship this Minimoog 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.

Sales Price: 

£7,100 GBP

As this is a brokered sale, VAT is not applicable on the sale of this Minimoog to UK buyers, however, packing & shipping/insurance is subject to VAT @ 20% should you need the goods shipped to you.

Availability: 

This Minimoog is now SOLD – this listing was updated on 22nd April 2022 @ 15:14 GMT.

Click on the thumbnail for a higher resolution photo of the actual Minimoog 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.

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Moog Prodigy

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our UK client.

Came into stock: 

February 2022.

Service Status: 

A full health check by KSR was carried out in February 2022, but a detailed service will be carried out once the unit is sold, which will add around 14 days to the post-sale completion.

Remarks: 

It’s always a pleasure to be able to offer a Moog Prodigy, they’re like having an old friend to visit. This is a really super monosynth, full of thick sonic Moogy-ness, and punches well over its weight for such a little machine.

This example is a late EU version with the full complement of CV/Gate I/O on the rear panel – Model 3368X.

Background:

This late-model example was purchased brand new in 1981 by our client and has been kept at his home all this time, so a single owner only – that’s rare in itself!  It’s been packed away unused for a few years, so Kent at KSR did carry out a full health check and attend a couple of minor items that need attention, but he passed it as fit for sale, but it will be subject to a full post-sale service.

Condition:

The cosmetic condition of the control surfaces and keys is excellent with just some small signs of wear to the lacquer on the wood cabinet.  It’s quite possible to have the wood taken back and re-stained & waxed if you wanted but we think it’s best to actually leave it as-is, as it’s not damaged but just showing a little ageing….it’s 41 years old after all.

You can also see from the pictures we took that this Prodigy is fully 100% intact, so has all its original knobs & slider-caps, and the felt under the knobs is all in excellent condition.   

Health-Check & Servicing:

As mentioned above, this system has been through the hands of Kent at KSR as a pre-sales health check, but we will have the Prodigy fully checked again post-sale and any service items needed will be applied.

The Prodigy is a EU220V version and will supply the synth with a UK type IEC cable. We also have the original colour-printed owner’s manual, and a PDF scanned copy of the warranty card from Moog for this particular instrument.  The owner has the original warranty card still so we can ask them to post that on to the new owner post-sale.

Packing & Shipping: 

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.

Sales Price: 

£1,490 GBP

As this is a brokered sale, VAT is not applicable on the sale of this Prodigy to UK buyers, however, packing & shipping/insurance is subject to VAT @ 20% should you need the goods shipped to you.

Availability: 

This Moog Prodigy is now SOLD: This listing was updated on 3rd December 2022 @ 16:23 GMT.

Click on the thumbnail for a higher-resolution photo of the actual Prodigy 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.

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Moog Taurus 1

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: 

First released in 1975, the Moog Taurus 1 (47 years ago!), the Taurus 1 carved out a reputation as the go-to Bass Pedal of choice for most of the biggest bands of the day. It’s still in use today by many artists, although Moog’s reissue has probably retired many of the vintage units from daily use, it’s a killer bass synth nonetheless and they are now scarce and highly collectable.

Background:

Our client, the owner of this Taurus 1, has owned them 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 is very good for what is a floor-standing foot-playing instrument, so we would rate this 8/10. It’s clear but looking at the Bakelite pedal covers that this Taurus 1 was never used ‘on the road’ so it’s has had a very gentle life.  There are some signs of wear of course, and a small mark on the laminate cover, which we’ve highlighted in the picture below.  There is some glue residue showing from around the overlay.

The aluminium chassis & anodising is in good order and the faux wood sides are in great condition.  You can see from the pictures we took that this example is full 100% intact, and in really super condition overall.

Health-Check & Servicing:

As mentioned above, this set of Taurus 1 has been through the hands of Kent at KSR back in December 2021, so he has gone through the entire operation of the Moog to check its readiness for sale.  Aside from some cleaning of the pots and sliders, and the pedal contacts, the Taurus 1 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.

The Bass Pedals operate on either US110V or EU220V as there is a switchable PSU (button on the back panel), and as the Moog is a UK supplied unit, so comes fitted with a UK 3-Pin type plug to the power 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: 

£3,190 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 Taurus 1 is now SOLD – This listing was updated on 10th Feb 2020 @ 09:33 GMT.

Click on the thumbnail for a higher resolution photo of the actual Taurus 1for 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.

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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.

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Memorymoog LAMM

We are Brokering this vintage instrument for and on behalf of our UK client.

Came into stock: 

November 2021.

Service Status: 

Full service by KSR was carried out in late November 2021, so this Memorymoog LAMM is ready for sale & shipping and/or collection.

Remarks: 

We’re delighted to be able to offer this beautiful condition Memorymoog which has had the fabled Lintronics upgrade (LAMM) implement into it at some time in its past.  

The Memorymoog is an outstanding analogue hybrid polysynth that is unique and unrivalled in sheer power and character. Moog did something amazing creating this beautiful instrument, and they pushed the technology of the day to its limits. But then, Lintronics developed an amazing upgrade to deliver arguably the most powerful vintage analogue polysynth ever, and a synthesizer that sits perfectly in a 21st Century production environment.

More info on the Lintronics LAMM implementation can be found by clicking this link: 

http://www.lintronics.de/lamm.html

Having a Memorymoog in stock alone would be special enough but these Lintronics versions are highly coveted. The cost of implementing the LAMM upgrade is near the actual supply cost of the donor machine these days, plus factoring in the waiting time to have it done by Rudi means getting hold of these very special versions can test the patience of any fan. We’ve seen demand for LAMM Memorymoog go through the roof in recent years, what with top music professionals buying them up, and this trend is only ever going to go one way, so this should be viewed as a rare opportunity to own your own and the bragging rights the come with it.

Background:

Our client, the owner of this LAMM, a professional studio owner & producer, and owner of a significant vintage synth collection, purchased it from a contact of theirs on Germany back in 2010. In they own words, they ‘rather selfishly’ kept the Moog in the own private studio for the 11 years of their ownership and had ‘lovingly cherished’ the instrument for all that time.  Our client regularly had Kent Spong at KSR service the LAMM (3 times in 11 years including November 2021). They told us that the Memorymoog had ‘taken me on musical journeys of discovery that only a classic Moog can do..’ which perfectly sums up what its like owning one of these very special instruments.

Condition:

The cosmetic condition is excellent, so we would rate this 9/10. The wood cabinet is original, undamaged and has a beautiful light wood stain that has a natural patina.  The aluminium case and control-surface stickers are all in excellent condition with hardly any signs of ware.  The only item of note is a small ‘roll’ on the top of the right hand side aluminium end-cheek; we’ve included a picture below to show this tiny blemish in an otherwise outstanding condition example of a 40+ year old instrument.

Observations:

In its original guise, this was a standard Memorymoog, and looking at the serial number (#1619) and notes supplied from KSR, this is quite an early manufactured example.  The tone of this Moog seems particularly deep & rich, so from an audiophile perspective, it sounds special.  The Lintronics upgrade adds a lot of functionality and increases stability of the Memorymoog from its factory state, but this example being an early model, does take a little while to warm-up, but you’re patience is rewarded with the most beautify sounding example we recall ever playing.

This Memorymoog LAMM has (in the past) been modified to operate on UK/EU 220~240V. As you may know, Memorymoog never came with a simple user-switchable power supply, but the rear of this machine does indicate it was originally a 110V. KSR have printed a small sticker under the IEC socket to indicate the synth is set to 240V status. A UK 3-pin style IEC mains cable will be supplied with the instrument upon sale.

We shot a short video of the LAMM in action, so you can view it by clicking the link below:

http://www.rlmusic.co.uk/rlm3/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Lament_111121.mov

Accessories:

As pictured, this LAMM comes with an original printed Memorymoog manual, and we also hold PDF copies of the original Moog manuals and the Lintronics LAMM manuals (version 3.1/3.2) as well, which we can supply upon request.

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: 

£19,000 GBP – SOLD

As this is a brokered sale, VAT is not applicable on the sale of this LAMM to UK buyers, however, the packing & shipping/insurance costs are subject to VAT @ 20%, should you need the goods shipped to you.  The LAMM can be available for collection from us directly in the South of England (Reading, Berkshire).

Availability: 

This Memorymoog LAMM is now SOLD – listing updated on 6th April 2022 @ 07:20 GMT.

Click on the thumbnail for a higher resolution photo of the actual LAMM 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.

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Minimoog #3175

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our UK client.

Came into stock: 

October 2021.

Service Status: 

Full service by KSR was carried out in late October 2021, so this instrument is ready for sale now.

Remarks: 

This vintage Minimoog once formed part of the renowned ‘Turnkey Studio Museum’ under Jonny Arbiter’s ownership of Turkey Music in London.  We have been privileged to have Brokered a number of key vintage synths from this collection and this Minimoog is among the last of the museum instruments left.  The owner (our client) is in fact related to (the late) Jonny Arbiter, so everything we have as provenance is 100% verified.

Upon a quick visual inspection, you will see that this Minimoog was actually signed by Bob Moog, with the date clearly indicated, although we can see that the date was scribed by someone other than Bob, on 23rd March 1998.

As you can see from the pictures we have taken, the overall condition of this earlier production Minimoog (serial number #3175) is exceptionally good, and you can see that it’s not been over-restored, so all the panels are showing the expected signs of age and the wood cabinet looks superb.   Manufacturing date wise, we would estimate this was manufactured around 1974.  

The only unfortunate mark against the amazing cosmetic condition is the three indentations on the front wood panel that sits above the keyboard.  We have not attempted any restoration on this area as it would require the wood to be completely rubbed down, which would then lose the Bob Moog signature, so it’s been left as-is so that the new owner can decide what they want to do.  We’ve provided a close-up shot of the dents to the wood for full disclosure.  It might be that the new owner gets a new cabinet made, or just that piece of wood with Bob’s Signature, removed and replaced…and then frame the signature-wood piece perhaps?

This being an early Mini this one delivers beautiful deep and warm sound which is an artefact of its age and the components used in the earlier VCF/VCA PCBs etc.  Looking at the back panel, you can see that there is a full complement of calibration access holes, which tells us that this Minimoog is fitted with a later VCO PCB.  We’ve included a picture of the VCO & VCF PCBs, so you can clearly see the later oscillator board with more modern trim-pots fitted. In reality, this is actually optimal for a player as you get the sound of the early Mini but with the much better VCO stability and tracking capability of the later Minimoog.

Operationally, this Minimoog is 100% perfectly working, having just had a full service carried out on it by Kent at KSR.  The power supply has been fitted with new capacitors to ensure rock-solid power regulation for the Moog, where possible, all the controls have been cleaned, so no crackly pots or switches and the Pratt & Reid key-bed has been re-bushed and all the key contacts cleaned and adjusted as required.

As you might have seen from the pictures, this Minimoog only operates on US110V, so does not have the later model switchable power supply, so you will need a step-down transformer to use it in the UK or EU.  We don’t recommend trying to change out the original power transformer for two reasons; firstly because it’s a big modification to the originality of this 47-year-old historic instrument, and secondly, because why hack a perfectly working vintage Minimoog when a step-down transformer provides a very cheap and simple solution. We can recommend the best type to purchase, so just ask us about that when ordering it. We do have a user manual (in PDF format).  As the instrument is being Brokered through RL Music, it will be sold with a full 3-month warranty and we can ship worldwide.  

Packing & Shipping: 

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.

Sales Price: 

£5,500 GBP – – This is now SOLD, listing update on 3rd November 2021 @ 17:35

As this is a brokered sale, VAT is not applicable on the sale of this Minimoog to UK buyers, however, packing & shipping/insurance is subject to VAT @ 20% should you need the goods shipped to you.

Availability: 

This Vintage Minimoog is available for sale now.

Click on the thumbnail for a higher resolution photo of the actual Minimoog #3175 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.

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Minimoog #7767

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our EU client</strong>

Came into stock: December 2020.

Restoration Status: A full service by KSR was been carried out in December, so this instrument is ready for sale now.

Remarks: This vintage Minimoog forms part of a larger collection of vintage synths that we are brokering for our client. The serial number is 7767.

Our client purchased this Minimoog from a private selling in Germany in 2014, and has used it in his home environment since then.  The Minimoog has been fully serviced by KSR in December 2020, so is 100% fully operational. Kent at KSR also attended to the wood cabinet with some light restorative work, to bring back the lustre of the wood. 

Cosmetically, this 45 -year-old vintage instrument is in very good condition, with the control surfaces, keys and metalwork all looking in great shape and representative of a Minimoog from this early period.  The wood cabinet is lovely, as you can see from the pictures, but there are one area that has a blemish, on the left side of the front-strip. The aluminium rear-enclosure is missing its ‘Moog’ sticker, and the metal itself does shows signs of it age, but this is normal from others we have seen from this age (production around 1976).

This Minimoog operates on either US110V or EU 220V (switch on the back).  We do have a user manual (in PDF format).  As the instrument is being Brokered through RL Music, it will be sold with a full 3-month warranty and we can ship worldwide.  

Note on Demos, and because…Covid:  The Minimoog is currently based in Surrey (UK) with our tech, Kent at KSR.  Although there are strict Covid-19 restrictions in place throughout the UK at present, Kent has very kindly offered for anyone who would like to see and demo the synth before buying it, to demo it at his premises.  Kent is able to set up the synth in a place that meets distancing rules, that’s safe for him and the customer, so if you want to check the synth out then that option is open to you. 

Alternately (recommended), Kent can produce short video demo’s to show the working condition of the Moog, but this is by request only.  If we get a single request to do this then we will, of course, upload that to the KSR YouTube channel and probably just post it here in the listing, but Kent’s a very busy guy (good techs always are) so he’s not had the time to proactively do this for us and/or this Minimoog.

Packing & Shipping: We can ship this world-wide, although the packing & shipping cost is not included in the sale price below, and is subject to quotation.  Again, the Covid issues are affecting our packing suppliers, so there may be some short delays in getting materials produced for shipping, although courier companies all seem to be operating normally.  We are happy to discuss your requirements so please email us if you have any questions on the logistics.

Sales Price: £5,000 GBP

Availability: This vintage Minimoog is now SOLD – as of 22nd April 2021.

Note on pictures, again due to Covid: Click on the thumbnail for a higher resolution photo of the actual Minimoog for sale.  Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, Kent has offered to photograph the Moog at his premises in Surrey, so these photos come straight from him using the best photo equipment he has available. It’s our workaround for the Covid issues/restrictions and we’re very grateful to Kent for helping us all out…but he’s like that.

If you require specific pictures not already featured of the instrument then please contact us so we can request that Kent at KSR can accommodate your request, but there may be a short delay in getting this done for us/you.

Pictures of the actual vintage Minimoog for sale are below.

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Moog System 15 Reiss...

Came into stock: Available for sale from RL Music as at 11th March 2019.

Servicing Status: This is a brand new instrument.

Remarks: We are offering up for sale, what we believe is the only opportunity to buy the last ‘as factory new’ Moog System 15 reissue left in the world. This Moog has never been touched since it left the factory in Asheville, USA. We never even took off the packing tape on the outer shipping box, so it genuinely qualifies as a mint condition instrument and as it came shipped from Moog.

There is #34 on the shipping box, so that’s possibly the serial/production number, but without opening it up, we wouldn’t know. The Moog System 15 comes included with all the documentation, certificate and cables ex-factory so a little time capsule already.

We purchased this brand new Moog back in 2016, and the intention was to keep it, unboxed, for use in the future, and to add to our Vintage Moog Modular collection. However, due to ongoing investments into the RL Music brand, including a new website we are having built, we now need to raise some cash, so reluctantly we will have to let this beautiful instrument go to another custodian.

There is plenty of information on the internet (and from Moog of course) about this beautifully re-made classic from the original Moog companies 1973 portable Modular line-up, and what a superb job of reproducing this they have done. It’s a hand-built instrument that oozes quality, heft and presence, with a ‘no expense spared’ approach to manufacturing it. We had the opportunity to Broker another System 15 reissue in 2019, and we can attest that this is most certainly not a low-budget clone, and sounds almost indistinguishable from the vintage original…bravo!

The pictures showing the front-panel and inner/retail box are for illustration only and our from our library of another System 15 reissue we sold for a client in December last year, so not the unboxed example we are selling now. The two pictures showing the shipping box and the ‘#34’ are of the actual instrument, or at least the outer-shipping-box with the modular synth inside its retail box, which we took in our storage unit, or Synth Storage Emporium, as we like to call it.

Of the only 150 produced there are no Moog System 15 reissues left in the world for sale from authorised Moog dealers. This sale is a unique opportunity to buy a factory-new machine that’s not had a hand touch it since it left the factory.

Whoever buys this Moog will be offered the opportunity (free of charge) for our synth tech, Kent Spong at KSR, to health-check to operational condition, but this will mean the packaging will need to be opened up to do this. This option is available, but we are not proactively going do anything to the Moog unless with strict instructions, and post-purchase, by the new owner. The Moog will be sold with our standard 3-month warranty.

Price: £12,990 GBP.

Availability: This Moog System 15 reissue is now SOLD, as at 17th April 2020.

Click on the thumbnails for higher resolution photos of the actual Moog System 15 reissue for sale.

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Moog System 15 (reis...

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our UK Client.

Came into stock: Available from RL Music from 2nd December 2019.

Servicing Status: A full health-check by KSR will be carried post-sale.

Remarks: We’re both fascinated and excited to see one of the recently manufactured Moog System 15 reissues come though our Brokering Service, and unlike nearly all our usual opening remarks for vintage synths, this is in nearly new condition because it’s only 2 years old!

There is plenty of information on the internet (and from Moog of course) about this beautifully re-made classic from the original Moog companies 1973 portable Modular line-up, and what a superb job of reproducing this they have done. It’s a hand-built instrument that oozes quality, heft and presence, with a ‘no expense spared’ approach to manufacturing it. This is most certainly not a low-budget/cost clone, and sounds almost indistinguishable from the vintage original…bravo!

Only 150 of these System 15 reissues were produced, and this example is serial #123.

This System 15 was imported into the UK by my client from a Moog authorised US dealer, and was to be their first experience with using a modular synth, so quite a way to start. However, our client just didn’t gel with the format, and literally, after a single afternoons use, packed the Moog back up and put it aside. It’s a shame that this gorgeous machine didn’t resonate (pun intended) with our client, but sometimes that’s just how it goes, so we have been appointed to Broker it.

The System 15 works perfectly, but we will ask KSR to give is a full health-check before shipping/handing it to the new owner, but there are no concerns here about the operation.

Cosmetically, the System 15 is immaculate, as you can see from our own pictures, and the Modular comes with all the original documentation supplied from Moog, including a super hardback bound user-manual and serial number certificate. There is also a selection of 1/4“ jacks of varying lengths, S-Trig and V-Trig cables (pictured below) etc.

This Moog System 15 is currently set to operate on EU 220V, but it can be adjusted to work on any international voltage through the settings switch at the rear of the cabinet (pictured below).

Brokered through RL Music, it is being sold with a full 3-month warranty and can be shipped worldwide, and we can re-utilise the original Moog packaging for this as we have the inner retail-box (pictured below), and the outer export-carton as well, as well as the foam inserts, to protect the synth etc.

Demos are available by appointment only.

The health-check is carried out by KSR as a priority once the sale has been completed, and although it will delay shipping/delivery by a short time, we know from experience that customers are happy to wait.

Price: £10,500 GBP.

Availability: This Moog System 15 reissue is now SOLD, as at 9th December 2019.

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Multimoog

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our UK customer

Came into stock: June 2019.

Service Status: A full service by KSR has already been carried out (June 2019), so this Multimoog is ready for sale now.

Remarks: We are delighted to offer quite a rare machine to find in the UK these days, a Moog Multimoog.

This particular example has been in the ownership, and cared for, by Jessica Lauren (our client), for many years, and has been one of her main ‘go-to’ synths for all her live & studio work. Jessica is a very talented Jazz musician and highly skilled keyboard player. Her Multimoog can be heard on many of HER albums over the years, but she has decided it was time to let the Moog go to a new home.

It’s a brilliant mono-synth that has a sound character all of its own, boasting a punchy 24dB Moog Filter and some complex routing and performance options. In the right hands (like Jessica’s hands), this is a highly capable & versatile synthesizer.

Jessica posted a status update on your Facebook page about letting her faithful Moog go and said we could use it here, as it has some photos that will be of interest, plus it adds some provenance to the instrument – click the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/jlauren001/posts/10157447009261468

This Multimoog has been meticulously maintained over the years by KSR, so we can confirm it’s a perfectly working instrument, and used as an old Moog should be…for making music. It’s fair to say that the Multimoog is not a collector’s piece, but it’s in average cosmetic condition for its age and in pretty good shape. This is an honest machine with a fabulous provenance and will serve the right buyer for many more years to come.

The price for this Multimoog has been set to reflect it’s the condition, but looking at global prices for these models, it represents an absolute bargain, a steal, at the advertised price below, so we don’t think it will be available for long.

This Multimoog is sold through RL Music with a 3-month warranty and operates on EU 220V.

Price: £1,690 GBP.

Availability: This Multimoog is no longer available for sale (updated 12th August 2020).

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Moog Vocoder

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our customer

Came into stock: Available at RL Music from 18th March 2019.

Servicing Status: A full service by KSR will be carried out post-sale.

Remarks: An stunning condition example of one of the worlds finest professional grade vintage analogue vocoders – the Moog 16 Channel Vocoder.

This pure analogue 16 channel vocoder has always been considered one of very best and sounds amazing – this is an extremely rare instrument to find up for sale in 2018. The Moog Vocoder was co-designed between Bob Moog and Harold Bode and launched in 1979. The Moog uses a very similar architecture to the Bode 7702 Vocoder, and that’s a very good thing. Moog and Bode collaborated on a number of technologies prior to the release of the Vocoder, one of these being the Frequency Shifter.

Our client has owned this Moog Vocoder for over 10 years and it has been in regular use and serviced regularly during their ownership. Cosmetically, this 39-year-old vintage analogue vocoder is in truly fantastic condition and we would rate this as a Collector Grade – 9.5 out of 10. The main control surface is in remarkable condition with all the controls intact and the housing is in super condition throughout, with just some light wear as you would expect for a device this age.

This Moog 16 Channel Vocoder. operates on EU 220V. We do have a user manual (in PDF format) for the BODE 7702 Vocoder, which the Moog is similarly based on. As the instrument is being Brokered through RL Music, it will be sold with a full 3-month warranty and can be shipped worldwide.

Demos are available by appointment only.

As with all Brokered Sales, the synth will be fully serviced post-sale before it’s sent to its new owner. We do this to ensure that the instrument leaves us in perfect operational condition, and it is backed up by our full warranty to give the new owner complete peace of mind. The servicing is carried out as a priority once the sale has been completed, and although it will delay shipping/delivery by a short time, we know from experience that customers are happy to wait.

Price: £7,800 GBP.

Availability: This Moog 16 Channel Vocoder is now SOLD, as at 7th May 2019.

Pictures of the actual vocoder below.

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