PAIA STRINGS N THINGS

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"Here is a very nice Paia Strings 'n' Things analog String and Piano Synth. It has two controls for modulation - Depth and Rate that allow a sort of flanging sound. This allows the keyboard to sound anywhere from an organ to a very nice and mellow stringer to a wild, nasty and almost reverby theater organ. The piano sound can be used separately or mixed into the strings. The modulation works on the piano sound as well. Most Paia products were sold in kit form and I've seen quite a few that have not been assembled very well. Whoever put this together knew what they were doing and did a very good job. The keyboard bushings have been replaced with new bushings so the keyboard action is excellent."

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PAIA Strings N Things

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"PAIA Strings n Things vintage analog synthesizer."

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Paia Strings N' Things Model 1550

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"The Strings N' Things synth has 2 outs, one mix (Piano and Strings mixed together) and Piano (just piano). The string tones are a pad, and vary from a cello sound, to a violin sound. Definitely has that old analog vibe to it. With the ability to control the mix of piano and strings on the Mix Out, you can dial in some sweet sounds. The tuning on this sounds like a circuit bend and makes for some cool effects. It's been tested and is fully working, but the Mix out is noisy. The piano out, is about as quiet as it can be. All the pots are working and all the controls work. The highest G sharp and B keys are dead. It might just be a simple fix..."  More pics of the inside below.

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Paia Strings n Things Analog Synth

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"Vintage circa late 70s PAIA Stringz’N'Thingz 1550 analog synthesizer. This DIY kit is famous for producing great-sounding, super lo-fi, 70′s strings sounds. This great vintage bargain analog synth is perfect for synth enthusiasts on a budget, or those looking for a great “cheesy” strings sound.” The original manual / parts book included."

Charlotte the Cat is concerned about the "String Thing"

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"My friend dug out his old 1978 Paia Strings N' Things synth for me to check out.

He has replaced the tolex case with custom pine enclosure and has also modified the outputs
to have individual outs for the string and piano sounds.

Charlotte the Cat is concerned about the "String Thing"

And she has a few thoughts of her own about it."

Note the Moog pillow in the background.

inside a PAiA Stings n Things

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Rare Vintage PAIA Synthesizer String Section

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inside a PAiA Strings n Things.

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Vintage PAIA Strings N Things Analog Synth

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Paia Strings n Things

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PAiA Strings n Things

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It's smaller than I expected.

Why do I feel like I'm setting myself up for something...

PAiA Strings 'n' Things

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1978 Paia 1550 Strings'N'Things Synth Keyboard

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"Rare DIY synth keyboard from the 70's!

Piano and string tones, as the name suggests, and able to have both voices play at the same time with separate sustain controls.

Fully functional. The modulation is only for the string setting and gives a little bit of vibrato or tremolo. The split function is for mixing.

The built in case is in good shape, some scuffs, dings, and tears but protects the instrument very well."

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PAIA Organtua & Strings ‘n Things Assembly & Operations Manuals, Flexi-Disc, and Tape Cassette

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PAIA Stringz 'N' Thingz Strings & Things 1550 Vintage Synthesizer

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"This is a vintage PAIA Stringz 'N' Thingz 1550 synthesizer. As you can see from the pictures the synth is in great shape for its age. In addition, it is fully functional...."

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Vintage Paia Stringz N Thingz

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via the listing: "Vintage Paia Stringz N Thingz Strings Things Synthesizer synth This must be a very early one since it does not have any mention of the model on it. it also may have been a variation where you could plus the connector for the synth modules. I am not sure. all the keys work. as far as I can tell all the fucntions work the sustain I did not try but I assume that is for a sustain pedal for the piano. very cool analog sounds and a very interesting piece of synth history..."

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