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| Make |
Ensoniq |
| Model |
ESQ1 |
| Description |
This is the metal-case version of the ESQ-1 so it's built like a tank. Comes with the original Ensoniq flight case as pictured, plus the original manual and a third-party memory cartridge that holds 80 sounds.
It's a nice and unique polysynth offering a combination of fairly crunchy 8 bit waveforms going in to Curtis 3379 resonant analogue filters. You can get in the ballpark of some PPG or Prophet VS vibes, as well as make some very analogue sounding patches if you stick to the simple waveforms. Since there are 3 oscillators it can get pretty fat. Plus there's loads of modulation options.
This one's in really nice condition, one tiny rust spot, very minor wear, everything fully working, no dents or damage. It's been in my studio for the last 15 or 20 years having a nice gentle life.
I'm not sure if it has the sequencer expander cartridge. If someone really wants to know I can open it and check. I've included a photo showing the amount of sequencer memory free so hopefully that means something to someone.
The sequencer is actually really good and I used to use it a lot. It has an UNDO button which is pretty great for 1986. |
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| Age |
n/a |
| Weight |
n/a |
| Condition |
Very good |
| Location |
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 : No |
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Original boxes : No |
| Plug type |
United Kingdom standard plug |
| Voltage type |
Internal 220-240V power supply |
| Status |
Item has been sold or not sold in a previous auction |
| Sale type |
The item is on the auction rooms |
| Ending on |
08/11/2025 |
| Category |
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| Serial number |
Unknown |
| Sphere reference |
# 29550 |
| Statistics |
Created on : 10/09/2025 |
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Changed on : 22/09/2025 |
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Published on : 10/10/2025 |
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Displayed : 358 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 |
310 GBP |
| Converted price (1) |
310 GBP |
| Shipment |
International or local shipment to pay |
| Packing costs |
0 GBP |
| Payment |
Full pre payment needed |
| Auction bid step |
20 GBP |
| Auction highest bid |
330 GBP |
| Converted highest bid |
330 GBP |
| Leader or winner |
detlef |
| (1) Currency conversion |
Note that conversion rates were last adjusted on 10th October 2025 at 14:22 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.
For technical reasons, we are unable to update the conversion from GBP to Euro during the auction, although it may change at any time. If you are in the euro zone please check the current rate at https://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html
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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