Rare chance to secure a well-maintained API 2488 console in excellent working order. In regular use until June 2020; ships with fresh service and tech report. True split console: 28 channels to mix; 24 channel monitor section. Rumoured to have been built for and used by Bob Moog when he was teaching at University of Massachusetts Lowell in the early 70s. Completely rebuilt in 2011 for the current owner by Bob Alach; routinely maintained by former API employee, Nikhil Ranade.
Rare chance to secure a vintage API 2488 console in excellent working order. The desk has been in regular use until June of 2020 and will ship with a fresh tech report and have any issues rectified by the seller’s tech.
A true split console with 28 channels to mix and a 24 channel monitor section. Rumoured to have been built for and used by Bob Moog in the early 70s when he was teaching at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
The current owner had the desk completely rebuilt in 2011 by Bob Alach and has had a former API employee, Nikhil Ranade, care for the console routinely since the 2011 restoration.
Workflow:
Maintenance since 2011:
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This is a brokerage sale by Soundgas on behalf of the owner. The desk is not at Soundgas and we have (sadly) not had a chance to play it ourselves. As such, we can offer no guarantee on this item beyond the 14 days you have to assess it. We only work in this way with trusted clients who really understand their gear. That said, it is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm details provided in the listing by the seller are to their satisfaction – if you have any questions at all please let us know before we arrange shipping.
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In excellent cosmetic condition, please see photos or get in touch if you require more information on condition.
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