TheButler Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Hey folks, Well, i've had this thing sitting about for a while now. It is an old ARP Quartet, otherwise known as a Siel Orchestra made in 1979. These things were used by Massive Attack and 808 state (according to VSI) Anyway, this one has seen better days. The ends will need replaced because the chip board got knackered in transit. One of the keys is cracked, on the surface, but still functions. A couple of the sliders aren't working (master volume and decay/release), despite that i've had sound come out of this thing, so it does work! - but you'll have to fix the slider in order for it to actually be properly playable/giggable. The other sliders and buttons are all functioning, if a bit sticky. Its not a great synth in all honesty and in this condition it certainly isn't worth much. The string sounds are lovely, but that is about it for my taste anyway. I'll let it go for £40 picked up in Edinburgh. I might take the notion to repair it and maybe mod it here and there, would be quite a cool string machine. Cheers for looking, Jamie Edited March 4, 2009 by TheButler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain.spaulding50 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 [quote name='TheButler' post='424918' date='Mar 4 2009, 11:42 AM']Hey folks, Well, i've had this thing sitting about for a while now. It is an old ARP Quartet, otherwise known as a Siel Orchestra made in 1979. These things were used by Massive Attack and 808 state (according to VSI) Anyway, this one has seen better days. The ends will need replaced because the chip board got knackered in transit. One of the keys is cracked, on the surface, but still functions. A couple of the sliders aren't working (master volume and decay/release), despite that i've had sound come out of this thing, so it does work! - but you'll have to fix the slider in order for it to actually be properly playable/giggable. The other sliders and buttons are all functioning, if a bit sticky. Its not a great synth in all honesty and in this condition it certainly isn't worth much. The string sounds are lovely, but that is about it for my taste anyway. I'll let it go for £40 picked up in Edinburgh. I might take the notion to repair it and maybe mod it here and there, would be quite a cool string machine. Cheers for looking, Jamie[/quote] I'll def take it mate, I'm in newcastle, can drive up. let me know. Cheers, Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Well mate, if you really want to. I'll get some pics, so you know exactly what we're dealing with I've been as honest as i can and the price is obviously reflective of the condition. PM to arrange further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 wow, this is quite a find even if it is a bit knackered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBalls Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I would also be interested in this, cant wait to see some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 I shall get pics up tomorrow. If the notion takes me to fix it, then i might do so. I guess all i'd really have to do would be fix it with a couple of sliders and make new ends for it after all - i'm just in dire need of some money right now, hence the impulsive sale so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Is this sold, I can't collect but if you'd ship I'd be very interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'll get pics of this up asap for everybody I forgot about this, my apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 VST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Yes... VST, of course - oh how i do love me a pointless post Here are the pics: Edited April 10, 2009 by TheButler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 As stated if you are willing to ship I'll take it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'm not sure how much it will be to ship i imagine we wouldn't get much change for £20. I'm not in any hurry for the money as much as i was either - although £40 is a steal, so surely someone in Edinburgh wants this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I could pay 20 for shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Sold to that good man above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Ok Guy's bought this and I'm not going to be able to get it fixed for a while and really need cash right now. So if someone wants it for what I paid please let me know. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 SOLD AGAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valvusmusicus Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Hi Do you still have this for sale please Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 [quote name='valvusmusicus' post='1224489' date='May 8 2011, 08:37 PM']Hi Do you still have this for sale please Regards Paul[/quote] This thread is almost two years old and the item has been confirmed as sold twice. I don't think you can get much more certain that it's not available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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