Roland SH-2 prices?

Sir Ruff · Post by **Sir Ruff** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:02 am

I hate to waste forum space with posts like this, but someone's selling one in my area, and I am on a razor's edge as to whether I should grab it or not. he's asking $600... I already turned it down once yesterday, and was quite proud of myself, but it's still available! agh.

Is this a must buy it price, or is there a chance in h**l I'll ever see one cheaper? (I'm not exactly desperate for a bass synth).

hfinn · Post by **hfinn** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:22 am

If not desperate for one and don't really care if you have one, why buy it now just because it's cheaper than what it might be down the road? I say go with your instinct and just say no.

Dreamtronix · Post by **Dreamtronix** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:26 am

IMHO, I think you should grab it. SH-2's don't seem to go below $600 anymore. The really decent one's seem to come from Japan nowadays and they're going for around $800 without the $200 shipping cost.

hfinn · Post by **hfinn** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:43 am

Dreamtronix wrote:IMHO, I think you should grab it. SH-2's don't seem to go below $600 anymore. The really decent one's seem to come from Japan nowadays and they're going for around $800 without the $200 shipping cost.

But why should he grab it just because it's cheaper if its not even what he's really looking for? If the intention is to flip it thats one thing (although the flip wouldn't be worth it terribly imo, maybe if the SH-2 were $400-$500...)

OriginalJambo · Post by **OriginalJambo** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:43 am

The SH-2 certainly has it's appeal but it seems rather limited in scope. At that price I don't think buying it for an investment is really worth the risk unless you have some excess funds. It's not a terrible price by all means, but I've seen them go for less.

Don't you have much more flexible synths that can cover the SH-2's ground anyway? Like the SH-5?

Automatic Gainsay · Post by **Automatic Gainsay** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:43 am

I was looking at one about a year or so ago, and that was the price the seller wanted for it, and at that point there had been one that recently went for that price on eBay, so I say get it!

Sir Ruff · Post by **Sir Ruff** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:45 am

Heaths' words are wise (and basically my own thoughts), but this IS the only SH I'd buy at this point and the price is (relateively) right... blast it for being in my hood!

Sir Ruff · Post by **Sir Ruff** » Wed May 28, 2008 2:01 am

OriginalJambo wrote: Don't you have much more flexible synths that can cover the SH-2's ground anyway? Like the SH-5?

no... both of those are gone with the wind....

I guess my Cat kind of has this territory covered. But the compact size of the sh2 is so appealing (and I was thinking of selling the Cat anyways). It's probably just a matter of "greener grass"...

Post by **30h5** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:11 am

check this vid out if you haven't seen it yet, It is a taste of what it can do (granted it is sequenced). I really like mine and wouldn't sell it for less than $600. I think also Clusterchord has some SH-2 demos somewhere too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsTqD93CNe4

Post by **nadafarms** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:41 am

buy it and sell it to me.

you will never have a problem getting rid of it, if its in great shape I wouldn't pass it up if I were U.

Mr Knesh · Post by **Mr Knesh** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:55 am

Ive been looking out for an Sh-2 for a long time. A good year at least.
The cheapest I have ever seen it.... EVAR in that period of time has
been $600. but again, if you dont need to it, let someone who might
jump on the sweet deal.
I myself am jumping on a deal involving an sh-09. The owner states
that it has a "low" volume output compared to when he first purchased it.
(he is the only owner) and he was going to throw the poor thing away, until I told him I would take it off of his hands :p

Sir Ruff · Post by **Sir Ruff** » Wed May 28, 2008 4:06 am

nadafarms wrote:buy it and sell it to me.

you will never have a problem getting rid of it, if its in great shape I wouldn't pass it up if I were U.

how does $700 sound?

No, I think Mr. Knesh and others are right.... let some else snag this. The only problem is that apparently "someone else" keeps flaking on the buyer!

Maybe if it's still there tomorrow

I wish there were more raw demos of this around.. those two youtube videos don't really seem to show it's full scope.

AstroDan · Post by **AstroDan** » Wed May 28, 2008 4:49 am

That would be tempting. You would not be a bad person for selling it locally for $700 - and you could certainly find a buyer if the going price is more than that minus shipping. Then you could fix and keep that Cat.

Funny, I just this day got my economic stimulus check for that exact amount...so I know what I would do.

amatsov · Post by **amatsov** » Wed May 28, 2008 8:36 am

its a very,very nice synth..I bought one in Tokyo 2 years ago for 500 usd and it was in near-mint condition.
so I think its worth 600 if the condition is ok.
you can always sell it if you dont like one (what I think you shall do

for that money.
and last its not only a bass machine...

Dreamtronix · Post by **Dreamtronix** » Wed May 28, 2008 9:35 pm

hfinn wrote:
Dreamtronix wrote:IMHO, I think you should grab it. SH-2's don't seem to go below $600 anymore. The really decent one's seem to come from Japan nowadays and they're going for around $800 without the $200 shipping cost.
But why should he grab it just because it's cheaper if its not even what he's really looking for? If the intention is to flip it thats one thing (although the flip wouldn't be worth it terribly imo, maybe if the SH-2 were $400-$500...)

An immediate flip is of course an option. He could get $100 - $200 profit. But let's face it, most vintage analog keyboards are not going to go down in price in the forseeable future. Again, in IMHO if you can get any revered vintage analog piece in good shape, then jump on it. Even if it's only for investment purposes.
Although, letting someone else have a chance at it (if you don't really want the thing) is a noble gesture. Maybe I'm just partial to the SH-2 as I'm still kicking myself for selling the mint one that I had.