Hillwood HR-2 Super Variation Drum Machine

Hillwood HR-2 Super Variation preset drum machine for sale serviced and in perfect working order.

This uncommon little Japanese preset beatbox has had a full service and is sounding fantastic.

It's got a distinctive warm and woody tone - the tone control allows for a good variation of timbres and dries/cleans things up nicely at the minimum treble setting.

A surprisingly wide range of beats/patterns are possible by engaging combinations of preset switches and deploying individual voice cancel buttons.

The 3/4 and 5/4 Jazz presets are especially rewarding in combination with others - an unusually versatile and well-programmed machine that never fails to delight.

The metal bar along the top front is an unlabelled start-stop control which can catch you out mid-performance if you've forgotten about it but is excellent for dropping hits in and out using a brief touch.

Condition

In excellent condition overall with very few noticeable marks to the front of the unit. The wooden casing has a few chips and dents but no serious damage. Please see photos or get in touch for more information.

Voltage Information

100v Japanese model - it will run on North American mains 115/120v without a transformer (we run all our tests using 120v power); however, a step-down transformer is recommended for extended use. A step-down transformer is required in the UK/EU. We do not recommend using cheap generic Chinese mains transformers and can supply a high quality UK-made unit if required.

Tax

For sales in UK the price will include 20% VAT. Buyers elsewhere may incur VAT or other local taxes on import.