{"id":4361,"date":"2017-05-09T12:55:51","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T12:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rlmusic.co.uk\/rlm3\/?p=4361"},"modified":"2017-07-21T12:40:25","modified_gmt":"2017-07-21T12:40:25","slug":"oberheim-ob-xa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rlmusic.co.uk\/rlm3\/oberheim-ob-xa\/","title":{"rendered":"Oberheim OB-Xa"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are Brokering this instrument for and on behalf of our UK client<\/strong><\/p>\n

Came into stock:\u00a0<\/strong> 17th March 2017.<\/p>\n

Restoration Status:<\/strong> Full overhaul by KSR has already been carried out in April 2017, so this OB-Xa is ready for sale now.<\/p>\n

Remarks: <\/strong> The OB-Xa is without doubt one of the defining polysynths of its time so understandably has a huge following of enthusiasts wanting to have that massive Oberheim sound in their own studio. Although similar to the OB8 in look,the architecture differs internally, and sonically it delivers a thicker\/fatter sound that just makes it a more interesting proposition to its fans, and it\u2019s certainly a lot heavier.<\/p>\n

The current owner has used this synth in his home studio for over a decade, and had regular maintenance done on the synth to keep it in the best operational condition possible. The cosmetic condition is very good for a 36 year old synth, but does show reasonable signs of wear to the controls surfaces an some key-tops. We would grade this as a 8 out of 10 cosmetically, and the price below has been agreed with our client to reflect the condition.<\/p>\n

This OB-Xa is an 8 voice system which KSR has just fully overhauled for us so it\u2019s in 100% perfect in operation. This example has the 120 program memory upgrade fitted, as well as a Kenton MIDI kit – all good to go!<\/p>\n

KSR Service notes:<\/strong>KSR have carried out a full overhaul of this OB-Xa which includes, but is not limited to:<\/p>\n

>Keyboard bushing replaced & key contact system fully cleaned.
\n>New memory battery
\n>PSU fully power-conditioned.
\n>System-wide calibration
\n>Clean of all pots & switches
\n>Re-finished the wood end-cheeks (stripped, stained & waxed).
\n>Re-loaded factory (120 program) Patches.<\/p>\n

Here’s a really good YT demonstration from a friend of ours – Marko Ettlich (RetroSound) of the OB-Xa: https:\/\/youtu.be\/RsgSUPE4E7I<\/a><\/p>\n

This OB-Xa operates on EU 220V and\/or US 110V. it will be sold with a 3 month warranty. Included with the sale is a UK IEC Power-cable, and we will also include a PDF copy of the user manual.<\/p>\n

Sales Price:<\/strong> \u00a33990 GBP.<\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> This Oberheim OB-Xa is now SOLD as at 21st July 2017.<\/p>\n

Click on the thumbnail for higher resolution photo of the actual OB-Xa for sale.<\/p>\n\n\t\t