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Is this a good price for a Little Phatty?

I went to Guitar Center and they have a demo unit for $800. Is this a good price for a Lil Phatty? It looked like new.

Yes!

If you get proper warranty, hell yes.

Basically what has already been said, YES. I've never seen a LP at Guitar Center for less than $1200, this is definitely a great deal!

Great deal maybe, but think at least 3 times about whether its really what you want.

There are better options out there for analogue monophonic synths IMO.

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Originally posted by kitphillips There are better options out there for analogue monophonic synths IMO.

Such as? And reasons why?

Well its a personal taste thing innit.

Personally, I see more use in a semimodular synth like the doepfer dark energy or oberheim SEM, which you can fit into a modular setup later and continue to use forever. The LP is a good synth but its a one trick pony with a big name. An SEM has an extra oscillator too... And the DE and SEM are cheaper too, with more features.

Basically, I just think there are synths with better features than the Moog for a cheaper price. They just don't have the huge name on the front.

RANN posted that Bog Moog told him he couldnt' tell the difference between a real voyager and the arturia emulation if I remember right. So thats another consideration.

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Originally posted by kitphillips Well its a personal taste thing innit. Personally, I see more use in a semimodular synth like the doepfer dark energy or oberheim SEM, which you can fit into a modular setup later and continue to use forever. The LP is a good synth but its a one trick pony with a big name. An SEM has an extra oscillator too... And the DE and SEM are cheaper too, with more features. Basically, I just think there are synths with better features than the Moog for a cheaper price. They just don't have the huge name on the front. RANN posted that Bog Moog told him he couldnt' tell the difference between a real voyager and the arturia emulation if I remember right. So thats another consideration.

Have you actually tried one ?

Re: Is this a good price for a Little Phatty?

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Originally posted by DjWoody I went to Guitar Center and they have a demo unit for $800. Is this a good price for a Lil Phatty? It looked like new.

You need to find out if its a Stage I or a Stage II. The Stage II adds several features including MIDI Clock Sync which are very important, IMO. $800 is a great deal for a Stage II, but a Stage I can be found for a bit cheaper than $800.

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Originally posted by Eric J $800 is a great deal for a Stage II, but a Stage I can be found for a bit cheaper than $800.

Especially if you have to pay tax. Never underestimate tax when buying locally. On a high ticket item, it easily adds $50.

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Originally posted by Subtle Have you actually tried one ?

Nup. I'm sure its awesome, but its not my cup of tea for the price

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Originally posted by kitphillips Nup. I'm sure its awesome, but its not my cup of tea for the price

Then I feel its a bit thin to come with an opinion like that about it. I have one and for me its the most important purchase ive done.

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Originally posted by Subtle Then I feel its a bit thin to come with an opinion like that about it. I have one and for me its the most important purchase ive done.

He's just basing his opinion on what SOMEONE ELSE has said. Isn't that the same as actually trying the synth? lol

Yeah, a Stage II for that price would be a steal, provided it's not one of GC's infamous open-box/returned items. Seriously, watch out for that - there's a reason they have a very generous return policy and it's because they often just tape the box up and stick it back in the warehouse, even after the customer used it for the full 30 days and returned it. I've had numerous occasions in which the sales guy had returned from the warehouse with a busted up box that was obviously re-taped, the power, USB, etc. cables inside the box were rewound in a disheveled manner, the unit had scratches/rack rash on it, etc. So, just pay attention.

That said, personally, I'd take a DSI Tetra or Mopho Keys, or some of kit's recommendations over a LP any day. But, if you really like the Moog sound/vibe/interface/etc, that's a good deal.

Had one in my home for three months. Borrowed from my neighbour who was rebuilding his studio from the ground up adding insulation and airconditioning and stuff.

I didn't touch it more than 3 times even though I have to admit it's a very likable synth. I guess that's my problem. As soon as I have hardware I don't touch it anymore heh. I only rarely use my virus/nord/liquid mix. Maybe I should just sell again and settle with a simple midi-controller.

Maybe I should just go for some interesting well known processing units or a nice new mobile phone.

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Originally posted by Subtle Then I feel its a bit thin to come with an opinion like that about it. I have one and for me its the most important purchase ive done.

So you only ever form opinions based on things you've heard with your own ears

Also, I don't have to try it to know that when i buy a hardware synth I want one knob per function. I don't care how good it sounds, the interface looks like a bitch. I'll stick with my Arturia thanks, and if I want a hardware synth I'll get one with a decent interface and some actual features.

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