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Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype
Sherman Filterbank Prototype

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Sherman Filterbank Prototype

Brand: sherman

Categories: Processors & Effects, Other Processors

One of just 40 prototype units hand-built by Herman Gillis (aka "Sherman") in 1996. Excellent condition and full working order.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

One of just 40 prototype units hand-built by Herman Gillis (aka “Sherman”) in 1996. Excellent condition and full working order.

These original units did not have MIDI.

Description

Original prototype Sherman Filterbank for sale.

NOTE: This unit is working well but will be checked over by our techs. Shipping will be 10 working days from purchase.

According to the Sherman website just 40 of these Belgian beasts were made. No MIDI and the back “panel” is plastic plumbing pipe. No frills – all thrills.

Serial number: 31 – signed on the back by Herman!

In terms of functionality and sound it is obviously closer to the early Filterbank 1.

Demos coming (if it is here long enough…).

Condition

Very clean with almost no signs of age or use. A small amount of scratching around one screw is all we can see.

Tax

For sales in UK/EU, this item is on the margin scheme for second hand goods. VAT-free sales are not possible for this item.

Voltage Information

220/240v unit. A step-up transformer will be required for use on 110/120v supplies. Please ask if you need advice on what to use. We do not recommend using cheap, generic Chinese mains transformers.

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