CRUMAR STRATUS Rare Vintage Analog Synth prophet CEM Trusted Vintage Synth Dealer =No Typical eBay Surprises Start Price USD 1,299.99 Current Price USD 1,299.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Location 123synthland See more about 'CRUMAR STRATUS Rare Vintage Analog Synth prophet CEM' Description WE BUY & SELL VINTAGE SYNTHESIZERS & GEAR- Huge Selection - Years of Experience - Dependable Service -ABOUT US: We specialize in high quality, serviced vintage analog synths, keyboards & other used gear.  We're professional dealers as well as musicians.  We know our gear well and treat our customers honestly and respectfully.  We've been on eBay for many years - this is just our new business eBay account.  You can find our old feedback here.  Nowadays, we sell most items directly but occasionally use eBay as well.  Please mark us as a favorite seller and feel free to EMAIL US anytime at minime123@onebox.com CRUMAR STRATUSRare Vintage Analog Synthesizer Warm sounding analog synth Recently Serviced Interesting features! Hard to findClick here to see our other vintage synth & electronic musical instrument auctions   ITEM GENERAL INFO:We've had multiples of most vintage synths but this is the first one of these we've had in.  So either they're rare or there just arent many of them here in the US.  The color scheme reminds us of the Oberheim OBX.  Here's an overview.... It's a 2 oscillator 6 note polyphonic analog synth that uses CEM chips, the same type inside the most sought after vintage analog polysynths, so there's a similar sound, perhaps with a lesser price tag.   There's also an organ section with 4 drawbars to determine volumes of each of 4 octaves.  The filter sounds really nice - its got quite a warm sound.  The LFO can do FM, wah or tremolo.  The LFO section also has adjustable slope and delay, which many similar synths didn't have.  There's a button that causes the LFO to automatically do 1 octave square wave pitch modulation, which is a really interesting feature.  The oscillator glide can be set to single or multi trigger.  There's an oscillator pitch envelope as well.  Otherwise, it's got your usual polysynth features.  One particular strange feature is the ability for the voices to alternate between square and sawtooth waveforms.  I can understand both at the same time, but alternating?  Can someone please explain to me why anyone would want this?  :)  All in all, this is a cool synth that can sound really nice.    ITEM CONDITION:Most similar items on the market are over-rated (eg. MINT!!!) or have undisclosed problems that can cost a lot to fix... IF you can find a good tech in your area.  Please consider paying more for our items because they're thoroughly tested* and accurately described, unlike most. This means no "typical eBay surprises" or unexpected repair bills!  We also pack our items to withstand shipping damage and offer post-sale support.  Check out our feedback here and here and buy with confidence!....This items in very nice condition for a used item of its type and age.  We thoroughly tested this unit and everything seems to be working fine.  There are a few imperfections but nothing major (check the photos before letting our detailed description scare you!  You can find big, detailed pics, on our website - click our My Ebay page for the link since eBay won't let sellers list their website on their auction pages).  There are a few dings / chips in the wooden sides and at least 1 was filled w wood putty at some point.  Again, see the pics and you'll see it's nothing worth worrying about.  Also, something we forgot to note on our website (oops!) but which the detailed photos obviously show is that the small knob that normally sits on top of the joystick is missing.  Overall this unit looks better than most vintage synths we've seen.  One thing's for sure, this synth has character and makes for a nice conversation piece as well as a great sounding keyboard.   This piece should make its next owner very happy.Don't let our overly critical descriptions discourage you - check out the photos below and EMAIL US for a link to MORE DETAILED PHOTOS.Our shipping calculator costs are based on the approximate size and weight of this package combined with our approximate cost of packing this item safely using new materials.  Unlike most other sellers, we pack to a very high standard, which is why our items arrive in great shape.  We don't dumpster dive for inappropriate packing materials or cut corners to put your new purchase at risk - we do it right.  There's no profit factored into our costs and we often lose money on shipping.  Lately we've been getting less than perfect scores for shipping costs and we think it's unfair.  Please do not bid on this auction if you do not agree to give us a perfect score for shipping costs if you decide to leave feedback.  * (except when indicated)   TERMS: BIDDER REQUIREMENTS:-If your feedback score's under 95% email us and wait for permission before bidding.-If you cannot communicate in ENGLISH please do not bid. -Please don't bid if you're not going to pay. -We will take action against anyone we suspect of auction tampering, fraud or other dishonesty. -Ask all questions before bidding. SHIPPING & PACKING COSTS:-Buyer pays all packaging and shipping related charges, including insurance.  Buyer is responsible for all customs brokerage fees, taxes, and any other fees related to this shipment.-All shipments MUST be insured & declared for their full value in case of damage or loss.  -Typical packing charges are $5-15 per package, depending on size.  Larger items sometimes cost more.  This packing fee should be included in the shipping calculator estimate if there's one shown.INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: We can only ship this item by UPS International, which can be very expensive, so please contact UPS for an estimate BEFORE bidding so you know the approximate costs.  If you win it, we will expect you to pay for it.  We get too many requests to provide quotes, sorry!PAYMENT TERMS:-Please EMAIL US within 24 hours of auction end to discuss payment arrangements.-We've had too many non-payers leave us waiting.  If we don't hear from you within 48 hours, we reserve the right to cancel this transaction and leave negative feedback.  So if you're going to be away from email when this auction ends, please contact us to discuss this in advance.-We'd like to receive your payment within 7 days.  If you need more time, please ask in advance.-We require payment before shipment and do not ship COD.PAYMENT METHODS:   USA:- Paypal (conditional, see note in red below)- Bank Cashier's Checks- Money Orders from: W.Union, Money-grm, Bank Of America or Wells Fargo- Bank wire transfer at our discretion - ASK FOR PERMISSION+TERMS BEFORE BIDDING   Canada:- Paypal (conditional, see note in red below)- Canadian International Postal Money Orders- Bank wire transfer at our discretion - ASK FOR PERMISSION+TERMS BEFORE BIDDING   United Kingdom:- Paypal (conditional, see note in red below)- Bank wire transfer at our discretion - ASK FOR PERMISSION+TERMS BEFORE BIDDING- We may consider bank cashier's checks in US dollars issued by any large US bank - email us to discuss this.   Japan:- Japanese International Postal Money Orders- Bank wire transfer at our discretion - ASK FOR PERMISSION+TERMS BEFORE BIDDING- NO PAYPAL   Other Countries:- Bank wire transfer at our discretion - ASK FOR PERMISSION+TERMS BEFORE BIDDING- We may consider bank cashier's checks in US dollars issued by any large US bank - email us to discuss this.- NO PAYPALPAYPAL RULES:We only accept Paypal from users with a PAYPAL CONFIRMED ship-to address.  If using Paypal, we also require you to pay for a shipping method that offers signature confirmation due to their seller protection policy's fine-print.  OUR SHIPPING SCHEDULE: -We pack and ship items only after payment clears our bank.  Clearing can take a week or more, and packing and shipping can too.  We try to ship within a week of payment clearance, but delays can occur so you'll need to be patient.  We usually pack and ship only 1 day a week.  If you're in a rush, please don't buy from us as we don't want to disappoint you.  GENERAL: -Local pickups are not possible - we are a mail-order-only business.-Residents of NY must add 8.375% sales tax.-Unless otherwise stated above, we've thoroughly tested this item and it appears to be in perfect working order. It's slightly possible subtle abnormalities went unnoticed during testing but this is HIGHLY unlikely as we're very thorough and very familiar with what we sell.-Due to their age and electronic nature, all items are sold as is. All sales are final, with no expressed or implied warrantees or guarantees.-We will not issue refunds (whole or partial) or accept returned items so please make sure you want what you're buying beforehand.-We pack to withstand abuse and have almost a 100% success rate. In the unlikely event of damage, the customer agrees to file an insurance claim with the carrier. We will not be held responsible for their negligence but will be glad to provide you with any necessary documentation.-Any info provided (specs, comparisons, etc.) is to the best of our knowledge true, however there could be unintentional inaccuracies. It's assumed that the buyer is familiar with the item they are buying and knows what to expect and what not to expect. If you have any specific concerns, we are always happy to answer questions by email.-If you have a problem with any item you purchase from us, please contact us immediately so we can try to help.  -Thank you for your support. LINKS: EMAIL US VISIT OUR WEBSITE OUR AUCTIONS: Rare & Vintage Synthesizers & more   Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!