Gear we work on

We work on most vintage synthesizers, drum machines and effects from the 70s and 80s. This includes most gear from Roland, ARP, Moog, Oberheim, Sequential Circuits, Korg, Yamaha, Linn, Akai, E-Mu Systems, Eventide, EMS, and more.

We also work on a selection of modern DJ Equipment from Pioneer and AlphaTheta.

Generally speaking we do not work on gear made after 1990. We like to work on gear that we are confident will not fail after service, for this reason (with some exceptions) we also typically do not work on combo organs, cassette tape machines, italian synths or Korg polysix or poly61.

We also offer service to build synths from your favorite through-hole kits such as the DinSync RE-303, RE-808, RE-909, Antonus 2600 full-size DIY etc

Rates

We currently charge a rate of $120/hr for services and bill in half hour increments. Any parts needed are billed in addition to service labor. Once gear is on the bench and opened up billing commences to cover time spent diagnosing. Most gear with minor issues can be diagnosed and repaired within a few hours.

Pricing expectations based on past examples:

  • Sub $200: Battery changes, patch reloads, firmware updates, Eprom/Chip Swaps, Pot/switch Cleaning, finicky keys, key replacements, power jack replacement, a few pot/slider replacements etc

  • Sub- $1000:

    • Most Roland gear, mono/poly synths such as the Roland Jupiter-6, JX3P, Pro-One, Korg MS-20, Mono/Poly, PE-1000/2000, etc.

    • Most drum machines such as the TR-808/909, SP-12/1200,

    • pratt-read keybed rebuilds, installing midi upgrades.

  • Sub-$2000: Restoration of Classic synths such as Prophet-5 Rev 3+, OB-8, Minimoog Model D, Linndrum, Roland CR-78, Roland Jupiter-4, ARP Odyssey etc.

  • Beyond $2000+: Restoration of massive synths such as ARP 2600, Roland Jupiter-8, Oberheim OB-X/Xa and more.

Juno-106 Special Rate

We offer Juno-106 Service at flat rate of $450. The price does not include voice chips replacements or parts. We always recommend replacing all 6 voice chips due to failure rates of the originals. We have found 99% of Juno-106 to require most of these services listed below. Any additional service not listed below in the special flat rate service will incur additional service charges

Services included with Juno-106 Special Flat Rate Service:

  • Recapping power supply

  • Reflowing solder joints on heat and mechanically stressed connections

  • Replacing 2-prong IEC receptacle with modern IEC receptacle

  • Replacing all 34 tactile front panel switches

  • Cleaning or replacing all 16 front panel sliders

  • Cleaning all potentiometers and I/O jacks

  • Chorus Input modification

  • Replacing all 6 80017a VCF/VCA “voice chips”

  • Calibrating Juno to factory specifications

  • Replacing soldered battery with new battery holder and 2032.

  • Reloading factory patches banks A + B

Some Juno 106 experience intense “wooshing” sound with the chorus. These are generally due to degrading stock MN3009 BBD chips. If you’re looking for a quieter chorus, we can offer to replace these chips with modern Xvive clones for an additional $50 to the Juno-106 flat rate.

Juno-60 Special Rate

We offer Juno-60 Service at flat rate of $600. The price does not include parts. We have found 99% Juno-60 to require most of these services listed below. Any additional service not listed below in the special flat rate service will incur additional service charges

Services included with Juno-106 Special Flat Rate Service:

  • Recapping power supply

  • Reflowing solder joints on heat and mechanically stressed connections

  • Rebuilding all memory panel, chorus buttons and lfo trigger button

  • Cleaning/lubricating or replacing all 20 panel sliders

  • Cleaning all key contacts and buss bar

  • Cleaning all potentiometers and I/O jacks

  • Cleaning all lever switches

  • Patch memory voltage wiring modification

  • Replacing soldered battery with new battery holder and CR1/3n.

  • Reloading factory patches your choice of Bank A or B

Policies

We offer a 100% service guarantee. What this means is we have the gear running for a few hours after service to ensure there is no hang ups or unexpected issues. If for some unbeknownst reason the service we performed has faulted, we ask you to bring the gear back so we can fix the fault. Although we do our best to source the highest quality parts, we do not guarantee parts.

Due to the nature of our business, we do not fix gear while you wait around. We do not like to rush things, even for simple repairs.

Deposit of (half-hour) $60 is required upon dropoff of gear, this deposit goes towards your service cost.

Additional deposit may be required to cover expensive kits/parts for service to commence.

Typical turn around is 1-2 weeks once gear is dropped off unless otherwise noted. We do not like holding on to gear for extended periods of time due to limited shop space.

Invoice is due in full upon pickup. Any gear left for 2 weeks after repair is finished will be forfeited by its owner to the shop.

At this time, our payment options are strictly cash, zelle, paypal f&f. If other payment accommodations are needed please advise in advance.

Contact us

Interested in having your prized gear serviced? Or perhaps you’re looking to offload some non-functioning gear no longer serving you? Send us a message with your gear concerns. Messages usually are responded to within 24 hours.