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A blast from the past. 1976 prices
Posted: 06 Jul 2011, 00:59
by Hanon_CTS
Hello All,
I thought I'd post a bit off of the Nord topic and share some scans of a 1976 music catalog that I found in the back of the closet.
I dearly wish that I could get the DeLorean up to 88 MPH so I could go back and purchase at THESE prices ;)
How about an ARP 2600 for $1900?
Maybe a Minimoog for $995
How about a D6 Clavinet for $770
Or maybe a Wurlie for $499
And finally... The Pièce de résistance, a Leslie 147 for under $500
I thought I'd share some old guy stuff with the group ;)
Cheers, Hanon
Re: A blast from the past. 1976 prices
Posted: 06 Jul 2011, 01:09
by DJKeys
I bought a new Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 in 1980 and it Was $3250. Money also was worth more back in the late 70's. Great stuff, thanks for sharing!
Re: A blast from the past. 1976 prices
Posted: 06 Jul 2011, 01:43
by Hanon_CTS
DJKeys wrote:.......Money also was worth more back in the late 70's.
Truer words have never been spoken.
I've always had a fondness for the Prophet 5.
It is probably the only vintage synth that I'd ever purchase again.
This is the last one that I had:

Cheers, Hanon
Re: A blast from the past. 1976 prices
Posted: 06 Jul 2011, 02:43
by DJKeys
Wow-That Matrix 12 was a great instrument too. I Had an OB-8 for a while, and it sounded great but was a beast! I think I have a picture of my Prophet somewhere. Sold it in 1989.
Re: A blast from the past. 1976 prices
Posted: 06 Jul 2011, 06:07
by Hanon_CTS
DJKeys wrote:Wow-That Matrix 12 was a great instrument too. I Had an OB-8 for a while, and it sounded great but was a beast! I think I have a picture of my Prophet somewhere. Sold it in 1989.
Yeah, the Matrix was a lot of fun too. The modulation possibilities just boggled the mind.
I've had a couple of OB-8 synths over the years. The OB-8 has a great deal in common with the rev 3 prophet 5 in that they both have the same curtis oscillators and filters.
I've been on a minimalist kick since 2002 when I cleared out the analog studio. I either sold stuff outright, or put it on extended loan to friends.
There's some stuff that I've sold that wish I had back, like my Synclavier, and my DX-1. Other stuff like the Polymoogs, not so much.
I'd love to see a pic of your P5.
Cheers, Hanon
Re: A blast from the past. 1976 prices
Posted: 24 Jul 2011, 12:30
by shark
Sounds like a plan Hanon, when do we leave? (I believe, yes I believe!! - Rainbow Stargazer)
If you don't mind I'd take the De Lorean for a small detour to a Gibson outlet in 1959 and load it up with Les Paul Sunbursts at $280 a piece. They now fetch from $150000 upwards....
Re: A blast from the past. 1976 prices
Posted: 28 Jul 2011, 15:39
by Hanon_CTS
Ilprincipe2 wrote:Sounds like a plan Hanon, when do we leave? (I believe, yes I believe!! - Rainbow Stargazer)
If you don't mind I'd take the De Lorean for a small detour to a Gibson outlet in 1959 and load it up with Les Paul Sunbursts at $280 a piece. They now fetch from $150000 upwards....
If I could could only get this stupid time machine working....
'59 would be a great year to visit. We'd have to stop off in Iowa Feb 3rd as I'd like to warn some musicians against a certain plane flight.