🙋🏻‍♂️ Welcome and Foreword

Hello and welcome to my Reverb Shop!

Thank you for your interest in this listing. Every instrument I offer comes from my private collection and is treated with great care and respect. Each instrument is thoroughly checked and tested to ensure full functionality and excellent condition. Before any instrument is listed for sale, it goes through a professional multi-stage inspection by our technician. Only after successfully passing all functional and visual checks is it approved for listing. I am aware that my prices may be above average, but this reflects my commitment to transparency, careful preparation, and customer satisfaction. Packaging alone takes 2–4 hours, with multiple layers of protection to ensure safe and worry-free transport. Quality — both of the instruments and my work — is my top priority. I am always available to answer questions and ensure a smooth buying experience.

Enjoy reading the description.

🎹 Information about the Item for Sale

I am offering an Elka Synthex, a true holy grail of analog synthesizers and a legendary masterpiece of Italian engineering from the early 1980s. The Synthex is world-renowned for its incredibly stable DCOs and its magnificent multimode filter, capable of producing some of the most lush, "laser-like," and majestic pads, brasses, and textures in synth history. This particular unit stands out due to its iconic sound architecture and professional presence, making it a dream centerpiece for high-end studios and serious collectors worldwide. Technically, this Elka Synthex is in very good condition and fully operational.

All keys, switches, sliders, and the unique joystick controller have been checked and cleaned, ensuring reliable and smooth performance. Optically, the instrument shows normal signs of use consistent with its age, but remains in a very well-preserved overall condition. Its massive, professional design gives it a unique and commanding vintage appearance.

Please note: this listing includes the instrument itself and the power cable. No additional accessories such as stand, legs, or case are included unless explicitly stated.

⚙️ Specifications

• Type: Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

• Manufacturer: Elka

• Model: Synthex

• Era: early 1980s (1981-1985)

• Keyboard: 61 keys

• Sound generation: 8-voice polyphony (2 DCOs per voice)

• Filters: Highly acclaimed CEM-based multimode filter (Low-pass, Band-pass, High-pass)

• Controls: Extensive sliders and buttons, unique joystick for modulation

• Sequencer: Built-in 4-track monophonic sequencer

• Special feature: Cross-modulation and iconic "Laser Harp" sound potential

• Sound character: Majestic, lush, stable, and uniquely "Italian" analog warmth

The Elka Synthex is appreciated for its status as one of the finest synthesizers ever built, offering a sonic character that is distinct from its American and Japanese contemporaries.

📦 Secure Packaging & Custom Wooden Crate The instrument is professionally and extensively packed to guarantee a 100% safe international transit. Ultra-Secure Multi-Layer Wrapping: The instrument itself receives multiple layers of high-density shock protection and heavy-duty wrapping. Custom Carpenter-Built Wooden Crate: To ensure maximum safety, a custom heavy-duty wooden crate is individually crafted by a professional carpenter specifically for your instrument. Palletized Shipping: The finished wooden crate is then securely strapped onto a heavy wooden pallet. This prevents any rough handling, drops, or improper orientation during transport.

📹 Video Before & After Purchase

Any interested buyer is welcome to request a video demonstration of the instrument.

Additionally, each buyer receives a detailed functional check video before shipping, so you can see and hear your Elka Synthex in operation. If any issue is discovered during the inspection, the instrument is immediately handed over to our technician.

💲 Prices

It is very important that my instruments go into good hands.

• Price proposals are welcome

• If you are seriously interested, feel free to make an offer

• Reasonable proposals will always be considered

⚠️ Information

• All instruments come from my private collection

• The collection is continuously updated

• Each instrument is cleaned, tested, and carefully prepared for sale

• Instruments are protected against dust and damage

📦 Secure Packaging

• The instrument is carefully packed to ensure safe transport

• Multiple protective layers are used

• Fully insured shipping

💢 Shipping

• Best, fastest, and safest shipping option selected depending on destination

• Fully insured shipping

• Export documentation included if required

⚡ Power and Connection

• EU power connection

• Non-EU buyers can use a suitable adapter or voltage converter if needed

💯 Your Advantages

✅ Professionally checked instruments

✅ Tested and cleaned

✅ Worldwide insured shipping

✅ Export documents included

✅ Verified seller

✅ Secure payment

✅ Animal-Free & Non-Smoking Household

⛔ What are you waiting for!?

The Elka Synthex is a breathtaking and unique masterpiece of analog history — ready for your studio or collection 😉