Moog Model IIIP

1969 Vintage Moog Model IIIP Modular Synthesizer System For Sale. 


This unit has been disassembled, cleaned inside and out, fully serviced by vintage synth specialists with decades of experience (us!), systematically tested by perfectionists over a long period and working like new again after 56 years! Few sellers invest the time, love and money we do in the preparation of our gear, and this is justifiably reflected our prices. 

The Moog modular was one of the first commercially available synthesizers. Sold in different configurations, the IIIP consisted of 3 portable cabinets. Containing ten (!) 901 series oscillators, the best lowpass and highpass filters in the biz, and a magical spring reverb that makes things sound more organic, we can't think of any other synth that matches the warmth and fatness of this genuine 1969 vintage Moog modular. Wendy Carlos’s classic album Switched on Bach and I Feel Love by Donna Summer were recorded on similar Moog modular systems. We just finished refurbishing this gorgeous example (assuming we don’t find any problems as we continue to test it). Restoration was done in stages and took many months to complete. Total tech time spent was around 85 hours. We hit a snag when some parts we ordered turned out to be fakes - a sadly common occurrence these days - but we eventually managed to track down some legit replacements.

We originally planned to sell this system, but after spending some time patching it, we don’t know if we can let this one go! If this system was set up in a commercial studio here in New York City where it was available for use, would you be interested? If so, please email us. Or, make us a serious offer and if it's tempting enough, maybe we'll sell it. We also have a smaller (single cabinet) real vintage Moog Model 15 that's ready for sale. (Search our website for Moog Model 15).

There are 2 photos here. One shows the system pre-restoration. The other shows it in the studio, post-restoration. The 2 switch modules shown will be removed prior to sale as they are not part of the stock system and we will be keeping them for use with our moogs.

 

This system came to us without a keyboard. A Kenton Pro-2000 MIDI to CV converter and a MIDI keyboard is a much better option than the original Moog keyboard as it offers so much more. If you're seriously interested in buying this unit and require an original keyboard, let us know as we may be able to provide one.

More photos soon.

Trades of similar vintage modulars considered (ARP 2500, Roland System-700, Buchla Electric Music Box, EMS Synthi 100, Buchla 200/300, Polyfusion, etc) 

Here's a video of this Moog IIIP in action: