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Logan String Melody (Mark I) Analog String Synthesizer - $999 (Asheville)
56 Broadway Street
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Logan
model name / number:
String Melody Mark I edition
size / dimensions:
41x15x7
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This unit is in excellent condition, fully restored, runs on US voltage, and includes the original case top.
This rare Mark I edition was originally sold in Italy by Logan Electronics (Mark II models later branded by Hohner (Germany), the String Melody is known for its lush ensemble effects, warm analog tone, and ultra-playable simplicity. It delivers unmistakable vintage string textures: think Vangelis pads, early Jean-Michel Jarre layers, or the intro to every fringe sci-fi film that never got made.
Features:
Violin, Cello, and Organ/string blend sections
Rich ensemble chorus effect with bucket-brigade delay
Full polyphony across a 49-key keybed
Elegant Italian design with an unmistakable vintage tone
This unit is in great shape, having been restored by Alison Cassidy, a respected name in synth repair, and is ready to go with US-compatible voltage and includes the original case top for protection.
Artists who've used Logan String or similar machines include Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, and Roger Waters, all chasing that timeless, analog shimmer.
30% of proceeds benefit the Bob Moog Foundation, supporting electronic music education, innovation, and preservation.
Local Pickup Only
The unit is being sold "as described.” As it is a vintage electronic instrument, it will require future maintenance. Please know what you are buying, and please be sure that this is what you really, really want. Absolutely no refunds or partial refunds shall be given.
This sale is being administered by the Bob Moog Foundation. You will pick up your instrument at either the Moogseum or Bob Moog Foundation office in Asheville, NC. Any questions will be answered by Bob Moog Foundation team members only.
Sale includes only the items specifically noted here in the listing text. Any other items that may appear in the background of the photos are of course not included.