FS : Moog Realistic MG-1 , restored and with modifications

Thalassa

For sale a Moog Realistic MG-1 analog synthesizer totally restored and modified to increase the power of this great synthesizer.

These are some of the works that I made on this synth :

* General cleaning inside and outside, keys....
* Cleaning the famous sticky foam
* All the sliders and switches have been changed for new ones
* The three potentiometers have been cleaned internally
* All knobs have been changed
* Take it off the old RCA connectors and changed them for Jacks 1/4"
* New Thermal Grease on the Tempcos and Power supply
* PCB cleaning
* The synth has been mode to increase the signal/noise ratio, now the synth has louder out ( without any distortion at maximum volume )
* Added Audio IN to the filter ( now you can filter external signals)
* Added Filter CV In to control the filter with external signals like ADSRs, LFOs from modular synths etc
* Added a Gate IN because it has S-trig IN , now you can use it with almost any Midi to CV converser and it's more easy to control with all analog sequencers.
* New internal dust protection
* The synth has been re-calibrated
* The synth has been converted to European voltage ( 220V )

Price : 650€
The buyer pay the shipping costs

These are the pictures of the synth and the restoring process :

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Thalassa · Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject:

I've made few videos so show that synth is wothking perfectly and to show the new possibilities of the synth with the new modifications.

Test after Restoration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKo9OnDAMzY

Moog Realistic MG-1Sequenced using the new Gate IN input
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJ6yqxnaKU

Moog Realistic MG-1 Used as filter module on modular synth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXsXKn7T_nQ

Moog Realistic MG-1 Used as audio filter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIyHzQxaPyE

v-un-v · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:41 am Post subject:

Nice resotoration on the MG-1. I too did a restoration to an MG-1 (which I bought for £50) a few years back, got rid of all that 'goo'! But I must say I sold it on for £170 (about 180 euros). Good luck for trying to sell it for that price, but bear in mind that you can get a whole lot of other stuff, for a lot less these days. 650 euros would get you a lot of lovely Bridechamber kits or even a second hand Nord Modular (or two) etc Wink

Thalassa · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:48 am Post subject:

Sir Nose · Joined: Jan 09, 2010 Posts: 19 Location: PA

Beautiful work Smile

Thalassa · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks

The synth is now on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Moog-Realistic-MG-1-Restored-Modded-Vintage-Synth-220V_W0QQitemZ260547812070QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Pro_Audio_Synthesisers_CV?hash=item3ca9dc1ae6

nobody · Joined: Mar 09, 2008 Posts: 1687 Location: Not here

Really nice work. I'm ashamed to say I don't have a Moog in my studio yet, but you bet your bonzagas it's on my wish-list. Just not sure which one I want.

Kasper · Joined: Feb 18, 2010 Posts: 2 Location: Denmark

What a beautiful piece of work! Do you still want to sell it? I am interested.

Thalassa · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:48 pm Post subject:

I've sent you a PM

Thalassa · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:48 am Post subject:

Sold

Kasper · Joined: Feb 18, 2010 Posts: 2 Location: Denmark

I bought the Moog/Realistic MG-1 off Thalassa, and for future reference I would like to state that his service and reliability are exellent. Dealing with him was straightforward and quick, and the synth arrived with me in perfect condition.

Thalassa · Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks Kasper , was a pleasure to deal with you. Enjoy the synth.