National SY-50 Automatic Rhythm Drum Machine - SN 483034

Vintage National SY-50 drum machine for sale freshly serviced in excellent condition and perfect working order. Serial number 483034.

We’re rather smitten with these - a ‘70s Japanese analogue beatbox with touch-strip control and warm, woody rhythms. Rare, funky, and full of vintage vibe.

Uncommon analogue preset rhythm box from Japan’s National/Panasonic, the SY-50 offers a choice of classic warm and woody rhythm patterns featuring characterful lo-fi percussion sounds straight from the early 70s. A true vintage analogue beat box, ideal for jamming, sampling - sounds great through effects.

Features a cool touch stop/start strip and of course the classic ability to combine multiple rhythms by pressing multiple buttons art once. A hidden gem that’s equally at home with dub, synthwave, lo-fi, or leftfield electronic producers and guitarists or singer songwriters, the SY-50 combines vintage charm with ease of use.

Runs on standard 100V Japanese voltage (transformer required for use elsewhere).

Hard to find in any condition and this is a solid, serviced example ready for studio or home use.

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Condition

In very good condition overall with some minor signs of age and wear. There is some discolouration to the buttons on the front panel and some marks/scuffs to the wooden casing. Please see photos or get in touch if you require 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.