{"product_id":"roland-sh-1000-vintage-analogue-synthesizer-pre-owned-with-hard-case","title":"Roland SH-1000 Vintage Analogue Synthesizer – Pre-Owned with Hard Case","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's a lovely piece of synthesizer history – an original Roland SH-1000, the very first synthesizer Roland ever produced, released back in 1973.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SH-1000 is a rather unusual instrument, even by vintage synth standards. Instead of the familiar pitch and modulation wheels, it has a bank of colourful preset tabs running along the front, with a selection of knobs and sliders on the left for shaping your own sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally designed to sit on top of an organ, the SH-1000 combines preset instrument sounds with hands-on analogue synthesis. It's a distinctive bit of early Roland engineering, and quite different from the synths that followed it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example comes with its original-style wooden cabinet, Roland music rest and a fitted hard case with a bright yellow interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does it actually sound like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SH-1000 has that unmistakable early-1970s analogue character. It's a monophonic synthesizer, meaning it plays one note at a time, and is particularly good at bold lead lines, rounded bass sounds, quirky electronic effects and those wonderfully old-fashioned attempts at recreating acoustic instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are preset sounds for piano, harpsichord, strings, brass and woodwind instruments, alongside controls for creating and modifying your own sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe filter, envelope controls, vibrato, portamento and modulation options give you plenty to experiment with. It's not as flexible as some later analogue synthesizers, but that's part of its appeal. There's something rather enjoyable about working with its slightly unconventional layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Roland SH-1000 analogue synthesizer from the 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoland's first commercially produced synthesizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37-note keyboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonophonic analogue sound generation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour-coded instrument and waveform preset tabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable filter cutoff and resonance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttack, decay, sustain and release envelope controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrato, tremolo, glide and portamento functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in noise generator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitch and tuning adjustments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWooden cabinet with vintage Roland styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes fitted hard case and Roland music rest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition – Pre-Owned Vintage Instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine vintage instrument dating from the 1970s and shows signs of age and previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden cabinet appears to be in good overall cosmetic condition for its age, with some surface scratches, small marks and general wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black control panel has visible scratches, paint wear and marks, particularly around the controls and rear Roland logo. The keyboard has some age-related discolouration and minor marks, while the colourful preset tabs appear to be present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fitted hard case also shows external wear from storage and transportation, although the bright yellow interior appears reasonably well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the instrument's cosmetic condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoland SH-1000 vintage analogue synthesizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoland music rest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted hard carrying case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe keyboard stand shown in the photographs is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure if this is right?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage synthesisers are quite different from modern keyboards, especially when it comes to their controls, connectivity and general maintenance. If you'd like more information about this SH-1000, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67884285100328,"sku":"SH-SH1000","price":849.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/Photo13-10-2026_93415am.jpg?v=1791881823","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/roland-sh-1000-vintage-analogue-synthesizer-pre-owned-with-hard-case","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}