Product Description
Yamaha SK50D Symphonic Ensemble for sale by auction.
Complete with Bass Pedal Unit (BP-2).
We've had this for some time but had to face the fact that we don't have time to get it back to 100%. We've just fired it up and all sections except for the solo synth and bass are functional. The parts that do make sound are great and the ability to layer and mix the sounds allows for real richness. If we had a large enough studio we'd keep it.
Video of some testing below. A few controls need a clean as it has been standing for some time. The issue with the bass and solo was suspected (by the person who sold it to us) to be VCA related however you can get sound from the Solo if you switch to Hold mode, but the keyboard has no effect. Of course we can't guarantee there are not other issues with it, but our honest appraisal is that this is most of the way there.
No warranty on this item, nor can we service it after the auction (or we'd have done so beforehand!).
The introduction to the manual reads:
SHIPPING INFO:
This is a beast. Almost makes a CS-80 look boutique. Delivery will be charged separately depending on the buyer's location. For van delivery in the UK the charge will be £150. For delivery to Europe it will need a private courier so expect to pay £300-500. Shipping to the USA may well cost more than the instrument is worth!
Complete with Bass Pedal Unit (BP-2).
We've had this for some time but had to face the fact that we don't have time to get it back to 100%. We've just fired it up and all sections except for the solo synth and bass are functional. The parts that do make sound are great and the ability to layer and mix the sounds allows for real richness. If we had a large enough studio we'd keep it.
Video of some testing below. A few controls need a clean as it has been standing for some time. The issue with the bass and solo was suspected (by the person who sold it to us) to be VCA related however you can get sound from the Solo if you switch to Hold mode, but the keyboard has no effect. Of course we can't guarantee there are not other issues with it, but our honest appraisal is that this is most of the way there.
No warranty on this item, nor can we service it after the auction (or we'd have done so beforehand!).
The introduction to the manual reads:
Thank you very much for your purchase of the Yamaha SK50D Symphonic Ensemble. Incorporating a new Yamaha-developed LSI and the latest digital electronic technology, the SK50D offers a tremendous variety of functions and sound creation possibilities making it ideal for live performance or studio applications. The SK50D features dual 61-key keyboards and a versatile combination of polyphonic organ, synthesizer and strings plus a solo synthesizer section the offers a number of unique keyboard touch response effects.
Full SK50 Manual
SHIPPING INFO:
This is a beast. Almost makes a CS-80 look boutique. Delivery will be charged separately depending on the buyer's location. For van delivery in the UK the charge will be £150. For delivery to Europe it will need a private courier so expect to pay £300-500. Shipping to the USA may well cost more than the instrument is worth!