Make |
Ems |
Model |
Putney s/n 377 and DK.1 s/n 2090 |
Description |
This is the second and sadly last Putney / DK.1 combo to come to VEMIA from Cardiff University Electronic Music Studio - one of the first and biggest electronic music studios in the world, with six VCS3s and then a Synthi 100. Another of the VCS3s from the studio is the featured instrument in the Wikipedia article https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/EMS_VCS_3.jpg - note the exact same type of security tag and engraving (E M Studio). The Wikipedia one is s/n 143. This Putney / VCS3 is s/n 377. The DK.1 is s/n 2090. Cosmetic condition is very good for things that are over 50 years old. There is considerable wear to the top panel silk-screening, and a few minor marks in the woodwork, but otherwise everything is lovely. The silk-screening around the matrix is in excellent condition - much better than average - and the matrix itself is very good.
As well as looking great, they will be in perfect working order, thoroughly serviced in the last few months by EMS expert Lucid. The servicing includes replacement of all noisy pots and a correct set of matrix pins, all proper spec and sourced from Robin Wood at EMS. (Total invoice just under £1K). The extra switch on the DK.1 reverses the dynamic voltage from the keyboard - perhaps in response to Carlos' criticism about the voltage as originally designed being negative. Lucid suspects this is an original EMS mod (and is identical to the other Cardiff Uni model we auctioned in April).
**Now with one of Robin Wood's excellent padded covers for the VCS3 - money very well spent indeed. ** Packing at VEMIA: 30GBP. |
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Age |
n/a |
Weight |
n/a |
Condition |
Good |
Location |
Uk (Item is at Vemia Uk) |
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 : Yes |
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Original boxes : No |
Plug type |
United Kingdom standard plug |
Voltage type |
Internal 110 to 220-240V switchable |
Status |
Item is still available |
Sale type |
The item is on the auction rooms |
Ending on |
09/11/2024 |
Category |
Synthesizer (Modular) |
Serial number |
377 (The Putney VCS3), 2090 (DK1) |
Sphere reference |
# 28258 |
Statistics |
Created on : 14/10/2024 |
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Changed on : 20/10/2024 |
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Published on : 20/10/2024 |
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Safety |
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