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| Make |
Realton |
| Model |
Variophon |
| Description |
VARIOPHON SPOT by REALTON (Germany, 1980's) - in my experience the Variophons are the finest analogue wind synthesisers ever made. I am only selling this second one this time on VEMIA because I have collected too many of them! . . . . . . . . This is the smallest SPOT model - it allows you to insert up to four of the robust analogue voice cards that come with it. Each card provides the sound of one instrument. 12 cards in all were made, and this comes with 9 of them: Sax, Trumpet, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Pan Flute, Horn, Tuba, and Trombone. Not here are the Kleine Klarinett (small clarinet, an octave higher - rare), Soprano Sax (rare as hen's teeth) and Harmonica (I know of only one in the world). . . . . . . . . The BREATH CONTROLLER has a piano-style keyboard (rather than wind instrument layout like the Akai/Yamaha wind synths), so this is a great way for keyboard players to play a 'wind' instrument! Breath control affects pitch, filtering AND volume, the amount is adjustable. Three tunings - concert, Bb and Eb can be selected, and any combination of the four cards can be used together. High, Mid, Low tone controls are provided. A fortissimo switch allows you to play full volume with no need to blow . . . . . . . . . The BREATH CONTROLLER is black but was half-sprayed silver. It features a GLISSANDO button allowing portamento slides up or down, and has a good long cable (about 15ft) so as not to limit your freedom of movement. Voltage is 240V via the unusual custom-made transformer. The Ext-NF socket and knob are a mystery to me - as is the case on all my Variophons . . . . . . . . . . .. VARIOPHON WEBSITE with masses of info and photos is here: www.variophon.de . . . This is a VERY enjoyable instrument to play with its remarkably authentic wind sounds. Mark Hollis and Talk Talk used them often. . . . . . . . . A DEMO MP3 is here: www.morgan-fisher.com/variophon.mp3 . . . . . . . . . LOW START PRICE has been set to offset the shipping cost from Japan, approximately US$100 to US, UK£70 to UK/Europe, by insured airmail). |
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| Age |
n/a |
| Weight |
n/a |
| Condition |
Very good |
| Location |
Japan |
| Vat |
Not from a VAT-registered business. But VAT / duty may be due if importing from outside your trade bloc. |
| Quantity |
1 item is available from the owner |
| Options |
User manual : No |
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Service manual : No |
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First owner : No |
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Original boxes : No |
| Plug type |
United Kingdom standard plug |
| Voltage type |
External power supply 220-240V |
| Status |
Item has been sold or not sold in a previous auction |
| Sale type |
The item is on the auction rooms |
| Ending on |
26/04/2014 |
| Category |
Synthesizer (monophonic) |
| Serial number |
none |
| Sphere reference |
# 12440 |
| Statistics |
Created on : 26/04/2014 |
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Changed on : 26/04/2014 |
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Published on : 26/04/2014 |
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Displayed : 1046 time(s) by members and guests |
| Safety |
All electrical items sold in VEMIA are deemed to be trade sales. No warranty of electrical safety is given or implied. Many items are vintage and would not pass current electrical safety standards. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that items are safe to use in their future environment - if necessary by using the services of a professional. |
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The following section gives you the prices as well as shipment and payment conditions associated with the item. Payment is always requested in GBP. Converted price is shown for information and converted with Sphere standard currency rate.
Shipment and Payment links gives you access to an extended description of our rating :
| Start price |
149 GBP |
| Converted price (1) |
149 GBP |
| Shipment |
International or local shipment to pay |
| Packing costs |
0 GBP |
| Payment |
Full pre payment needed |
| Auction bid step |
10 GBP |
| Auction highest bid |
272 GBP |
| Converted highest bid |
272 GBP |
| Leader or winner |
stiz |
| (1) Currency conversion |
Note that conversion rates were last adjusted on 10th October 2024 at 10:56 CET. They are there to give you a rough guide to the bid price in your currency. Please check for a more up-to-date conversion at https://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html. The bid price will be the actual price in pounds (GBP) at the moment the auction closes. This will be roughly converted to your currency for your information.
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Payments must always be in GBP. For more info please see the FAQ about exchange rates.https://spheremusic.com/Winfaq.asp?Question=91. |
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