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"... The Quadra is one of the first synthesizers to incorporate a microprocessor in it's design, allowing you to produce a powerful body of sound and quickly change to a dramatically different sound with just a touch of a switch. ...
... Another new and important design concept included in the Quadra is the user programmability of up to sixteen separate and distinct voices. Although fully programmed as shipped from the factory, you can edit, memorize, or erase any or all of the synthesizer parameters at any time. ..." Culled from the Owner's Manual.
For SPECIFICATIONS - CLICK HERE, (from the owners manual)
This ARP is from an estate sale. It was in a musicians studio that hasn't been used in a few years, it will need a good cleaning and some TLC. I am not a keyboard or synth user but I tested it by plugging it in and playing with it for about 2 hours, it's amazing the sounds I got without the techno knowledge of how to use it. All the LED lights work, all the sliders seem to work, there is one that has a missing slider handle (Elec Bass- Decay) but it works with the tip of your finger, it will probably need to be replaced, some of the sliders are a little stiff. I think a good cleaning will resolve 90% of these problems, it appears that two sliders (Lead Synthesizer - VCO1 and VCO2) appear to be replacements. All the keys are responsive one key was a little intermittent but seemed to resolved itself after a little use. I made some really kool sounds, but as said I am not a synth user or keyboard player. Due to the age of this item it is sold as is.
What you see is what you get, (doesn't include the table or chairs or any of the furnishings, just the synth <grin>) but, I am including a copy of the manual on CD in PDF format.
These beautiful vintage synthesizers are getting harder to find so get it while you can.
Big John would have liked someone to have it that knows how to use it and will put it to work doing what he loved so well .... make music!
Note ... Note ... Note! Important shipping information
Packaging for this item must be done by professionals at "The Packaging Store" and they geve me a quote of:
- Bubble and Fill, double wall box ... $69.84 (add 8lbs) or
- Foam Fill with double wall box for ... $104.02 (add 9lbs) (my recomended packaging)
This unit weighs: 34.5 pounds by itself, the packaging store says to allow 8lbs for the Bubble Fill and 9lbs for the much safer foam fill. I will program the shipping calculator for the 9lb foam packing so the Bubble packing may be slightly cheaper. I will give you an exact quote when you win the bid.
You will pay exact shipping plus a $5.00 handling fee, $10.00 for international, and packaging. This item will be shipped via UPS Ground in the USA or UPS International Expedited for International bidders.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FEES - NO CALCULATOR
Due to a glitch in the Ebay calculator, the International shipping calculator is not usable, ON THIS AUCTION ONLY because it does not display the correct data (It will not list the proper choices for International shipping such as UPS Intenationsl Expedited), so you will have to request shipping info, be sure to let us know your location when you request it. I am sure that Ebay will RUSH to fix the problem but, unfortunatley not for this auction. U.S. bidders may still use the calculator to get estimated shipping price.
Or you may calculate your own shipping estimate by going to ups.com, be sure to add the $10.00 handling fee and the packaging fees to that amount and voila you have a shipping estimate, I will give you an exact shipping quote when the auction closes. The safest way is to request it directly from us. Sorry for the inconvenience but you can talk to Ebay about that.
The shipping weight for this item is 44 lbs, the box size is 45x23x9 and the cheapest way is UPS International Expedited. S&H is $10.00 and packaging is $104.02. This item will be shipped via UPS International Expedited for International bidders. THE SHIPPING CALCULATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS DOES NOT WORK AND SHOWS INCORRECT DATA, DO NOT USE FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INFO! |