MAESTRO FSH-1 Filter Sample Hold RARE - DESIGNED BY SYNTH PIONEER TOM OBERHEIM

Description: MAESTRO FILTER SAMPLE/HOLD FSH-1 A HOLY GRAIL OF PEDALS. HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT DEVICE:) DESIGNED BY TOM OBERHEIM. MAESTRO WAS ONE OF THE FIRST PEDAL MAKERS, IN THE 70'S. THESE ARE RARER THAN RARE, AS YOU KNOW. IT'S TWO DEVICES IN ONE: WHEN "FILTER" IS SELECTED, THE INSTRUMENT (GUITAR, ETC) THAT'S PLUGGED IN, AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATES AN ENVELOPE FOLLOWER, THAT CONTOURS THE MODIFIED LOW PASS FILTER'S RESPONSE CURVE ACCORDING TO THE DYNAMICS OF THE INPUT. A VERY CONTROLLABLE (FILTER CONTROL) DYNAMIC EFFECT, A LITTLE MORE SUBTLE THAN "AUTO WAH". THE REAL FUN COMES WITH THE "SAMPLE/HOLD" POSITION. HERE, THE FILTER'S RESPONSE IS CONTROLLED RANDOMLY, BUT WITH AN OVERLYING RHYTHMIC ELEMENT DETERMINED BY THE CONTROLLABLE LFO (S/H SPEED). IT'S NOT UNLIKE THE SOUND PEOPLE THOUGHT COMPUTERS MADE IN THE 60'S-70'S:) https:/ BECAUSE SUCCESS WAS UNKNOWN, SOME ELECTRONIC PARTS WERE SELECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT WERE OF THEN-LESSER-QUALITY. THESE IMPART A VERY DESIRABLE AMOUNT OF SLIGHT GRIT TO THE SOUND. SINCE THE AVAILABILITY OF SUCH PARTS HAVE LONG SINCE VANISHED, THE ORIGINAL CIRCUIT IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET THIS PARTICULARLY FAVORED SOUND. EXCLUSIVE TO THIS PARTICULAR DEVICE: THERE ARE "TRIMS" INSIDE, THAT HAVE BEEN OPTIMIZED. ALSO EVERYTHING HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED AND LUBRICATED. WORKS INCREDIBLY WELL :) THE BOTTOM LIFTS OFF AFTER LOOSENING A COUPLE OF SCREWS. ONLY THE AFOREMENTIONED OPTIMIZATION OF TRIMS HAS BEEN PERFORMED. NO PARTS HAVE BEEN ALTERED OR MODIFIED. THE BATTERY CLIPS ARE A BIT SHAKY HOWEVER, AND IF YOU REQUEST, AT NO EXTRA CHARGE, CAN HAVE TWO NEW BATTERY CLIPS INSTALLED, WITHOUT ALTERING ANY TONAL QUALITIES OF THE UNIT WHATSOEVER. COMPARISON TO ATTEMPTED DUPLICATIONS HAS BEEN MADE. THE DIFFERENCE IS NIGHT AND DAY. COLORS ARE BRIGHT AND INTACT. CASE IS IN GOOD CONDITION. IT HAS NICKS. EVERYTHING IS ORIGINAL: KNOBS, SWITCH, POTS, EVERYTHING. BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY $2495.00 while you can, and BE HAPPY! CONDITION: USED, S/H $45.00 HERE'S WHY YOUR SATISFACTION IS MORE LIKELY WITH US: EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION, PROFESSIONALLY PACKAGED AND FULLY INSURED Our extraordinary items are in exceptional condition, unless otherwise noted. Complete as shown, working fine, little if any prior use in a pet-free, smoke-free environment. We've been internationally shipping electronic and other delicate equipment successfully for 35 years. And there's a reason we've only had one shipment damage claim in all that time: dWe know how to pack properly. Recently we've learned just how well we pack compared with others: Five out of 6 items that we purchased on eBay were damaged in transit due to inadequate packaging. With us, you're getting: CAREFUL, PROFESSIONAL PACKAGING. We also insure all shipments. So those extra materials and time to get your item to you safely is worth a few more dollars to all our happy customers whose comments you can see in our feedback. Cheap shipping price usually means inadequate and flimsy packaging, with the result a battered or broken item on the other end. "SHIPPING" cost includes: Multi-layered professional packing and packaging, materials, shipping cost and insurance. Due to the inherent nature of vintage electronics and optics, we do not accept returns. However, we do all that is possible to ensure safe arrival and maximum performance upon that arrival. In some circumstances, we may accept a return, but only under certain conditions. We are always ready to answer your questions about our items and about shipping. International buyers are very welcome and in most cases, we are able to ship all over the world. We have shipped items recently to France, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Poland, Latvia, Russia, Taiwan, Cyprus, and Canada to very happy buyers. Sometimes, however, size limits to certain countries mean we are not able to ship large items to those countries. That could mean that if you are lusting after a big keyboard and also live in Australia, it may not be possible. Always ask, though, because we will do our best! Please always inquire if you are interested in any item of ours. We appreciate and reciprocate positive feedback for our great buyers! CONDITION: this unit has been recently checked out fully by an independent electronic repair facility with 40+ years experience. All functions are fully working to original manufacturer specs. The unit is sold and represented as fully functional at time of shipping. The shipping price always includes insurance, to protect the buyer in case of damage during shipment. The photos and text above are of the ACTUAL UNIT being auctioned. These, and all photos on all of our auctions are copyrighted and thereby protected internationally by intellectual property law. If you want to use a photo of ours, please save everyone a lot of hassle by asking us, and then securing written permission from us. All rights reserved. We will ship internationally & combine shipping whenever possible. Check out our other auctions for terrific electronic & music items. International bidders, please email for shipping quote before bidding! Merci ~ Grazie ~ Gracias ~ Takk! Danke Vielmals! Email us if you have questions and thanks!

Price: 2495 USD

Location: Seattle, Washington

End Time: 2024-12-03T20:47:34.000Z

Shipping Cost: 38 USD