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Huge vintage keyboard collection |
| Description |
This is literally a once-in-a-lifetime chance to acquire a mind-blowing collection of electronic keyboard instruments from the 50s to the 80s. They were collected between c.1990 and 2015 by a Dutch collector seeking out some of the most obscure and interesting vintage electronic instruments.
However, they have been stored in surroundings that may not be ideal and are difficult to access to check or photograph.
The good news is that within the list of c. 160 instruments there are many of the absolute gems of electronic music history. There is undoubtedly enough here to create a serious museum of early electronic instruments, possibly a world-beating one.
The buyer will need to organise professional collection of all items to your location - a sizeable space will probably be needed for assessment. Buyers should note that although the vast majority of the instruments were bought in working order, they have not been serviced since, and it is likely that many will need expert servicing. All will probably need cleaning and/or minor restoration, too.
There are some of the rarest and most fascinating instruments, but also a great chance to compare multiple examples of particular technology - a task that could otherwise take many years to accumulate the necessary items.
Rare classics such as four Multimonicas, two Chilton Talentmakers, four Optigans, two Vako Orchestrons, Chamberlin Rhythmate, Jenny Ondioline, Tuttivox, Combichord, Pianoline, Ondiola, Wurlitzer Sideman, etc etc ....
Multiple versions of the same basic technology to contrast and compare - like 23x piano-attachment keyboards, 34x synthesizers/string machines, 30x combo organs...
Please see the photo pages (1-6) for the owner's list. Because of the circumstances it is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate, but it is as close to exact as he can remember.
To have them all of these instruments together - without all the time involved in searching for them - from one single seller, is a huge advantage.
For the really rare ones, try finding a Tuttivox, Vox Continental Baroque, Electronium Pi, Ondioline, Combichord, Chamberline Rhythmate or multiple Multimonicas, Clavisets, Canary S3s, Orchestrons, Talentmakers and Optigans etc etc locally.
The whole collection is sold AS IS, AS IT STANDS, with no guarantee of exact accuracy of the list. The owner has never sold any of his purchases, so everything listed should in all likelihood be present, but exactness or completeness are not guaranteed.
Access for removal will need liaison with the seller, and undoubtedly need a large tail-lift vehicle, trolleys, manpower, careful packing, etc.. It might be that everything could be packed in a full-sized container for worldwide shipping (it could well need two containers - only a guess). |
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n/a |
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n/a |
| Condition |
Near good |
| Location |
Netherlands |
| 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 |
Plug not required |
| Voltage type |
Internal 220-240V power supply |
| Status |
Item is still available |
| Sale type |
The item is on the auction rooms |
| Ending on |
14/11/2026 |
| Category |
Synthesizer (polyphonic) |
| Serial number |
Unknown |
| Sphere reference |
# 31585 |
| Statistics |
Created on : 07/11/2026 |
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Changed on : 07/11/2026 |
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Published on : 07/11/2026 |
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| 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.
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| Start price |
55000 EUR |
| Converted price (1) |
47075.98 GBP |
| Shipment |
International or local shipment to pay |
| Packing costs |
0 GBP |
| Payment |
Full pre payment needed |
| Auction bid step |
50 GBP |
| Auction highest bid |
0 GBP |
| Converted highest bid |
0 GBP |
| Leader or winner |
*None |
| (1) Currency conversion |
Note that conversion rates were last adjusted on 15th September 2026 at 16:52 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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