Roland System 700 Modular Analog Synthesizer Extremely Rare/Very good Condition Start Price USD 2,000.00 Current Price USD 50,100.99 Time Left - Bid Count 54 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 03, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 10, 2008 Location San Mateo, California See more about 'Roland System 700 Modular Analog Synthesizer' Description Roland System 700 Modular Analog Synthesizer      The System 700 was aimed at high end studios in Japan and the USA. The System 700 was first produced in  1976 and was Roland's flagship product well into the 80's. The system sold in the US for $14,500 in 1979 and was a major player in the modular synth market. Truly a professional instrument, even by todays standards, only around 40 of these great systems were ever built. These extremely rare units still demand large money whenever one appears on the market. Here's your chance to own a piece of musical history.      This particular System 700 was originally owned by Tom Beckman, founder of Roland USA. It was used for 4 years and has been in storage ever since. It appears like it is brand new. The Tolex is near perfect, the panels are beautiful and it shows very little, if any, signs of wear. Storage has taken a bit of a toll on some switches, faders and selectors. Everything can be repaired with cleaning and maintenence. We've had it set up and played it a few times and it is truly amazing.  We are selling it "as is". We are a factory authorized Roland Service Center and can do any repairs that may be needed, but that would be a different deal worked out after the sale. This is a large system in 7 enclosures and in all, is 220 pounds.      This is the very same synthesizer used to create the great music of  the Chemical Brothers, Depeche Mode, Vangelis, Hans Zimmer, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, The Human League and Kraftwerk. It offers a very fat sound, incredible flexibility and is probably the greatest synthesizer ever built. For a complete description of the capabilities of this amazing system, visit Synthmuseum.com or Vintagesynth.com for a complete review.      We have never seen another one of these in person and never one for sale in this condition. Place your bid now and own a piece of history. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerOn Jul-08-08 at 15:01:05 PDT, seller added the following information:Please note: This synthesizer comes with an original complete factory Service Manual and it also comes with an original complete Instruction Manual.California buyer will have to pay sales tax. Place a Bid!