MATRIXSYNTH: Roland TB-303 w/ Beast Modification


Saturday, October 11, 2008

Roland TB-303 w/ Beast Modification


images via this auction

"Although there are a limited number of Beast units about, this unit got "left behind" in the serial numbering, and privilege to modification variants not seen before.

# All original components are cleaned and / or replaced
# All tact switches replaced using genuine alps parts (not cheap chinese imports)
# All original leds are changed to blue to match new function leds
# New parts chosen by track record for durability (eg new 'cliff' sockets, as per analogue systems modular etc.)
# New function knobs use genuine/original Roland parts (harvested from other machines)
# Gate in, CV in, Filter CV in, Accent in, and Slide in, along the back edge for ease of MIDI control (with appropriate unit, eg. kenton)
# Fifth unit produced (serial number continuity error)
# This machine has some minor cosmetic imperfections (scuffs) on the metal switch board insert.
# First unit to have VCF output pre-amp modification.

(note: there will be some overlap between this auction and a complimentary 606 auction - check the "view seller's other items" link to see what's still available)"

1 comment:

  1. If all the stock 303's get modded, then I imagine the cost of a stock unit would continue to go up?! make sense?

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