Members goiterboy Posted September 21, 2008 Members Share Posted September 21, 2008 I was hoping someone could let me know how much I should sell my Roland D-70 for? I looked around online & have found people asking anywhere from 150 to 1200$ for this thing. I bought this synth used from a friend who needed some money, but I never ended up using it. the unit is in good condition, the only defects would be that the Mod wheel snapped off & 2 keys are a little loose, but still work fine. It also has 2 sound library cards that came with it. If anyone has an idea how much I should ask for it that would be great. Otherwise it will continue to collect dust in my closet. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members augerinn Posted September 21, 2008 Members Share Posted September 21, 2008 It is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay for it at the moment cash transfers from their hands to yours. D-50s are worth about 350. I'd guess the D-70 is worth a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members midi Posted September 22, 2008 Members Share Posted September 22, 2008 Not even, the D-70 was a real loser for Roland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members depulse Posted September 22, 2008 Members Share Posted September 22, 2008 Two bags of peanuts and a cup of tea.... The D70 was bad even when it was new, but maybe someone is willing to pay 150-200 dollars to mainly use it as a master keyboards. Simple Red was using the D70 for some of the string sounds in the late 80s, that is the only "professional" use I've heard about the D70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Pro Posted September 22, 2008 Members Share Posted September 22, 2008 The Roland D-50 and D-70 were completely different synths that bore no resemblance to each other except in name. The D-50 remains a unique synth to this day whereas the D-70 was little more than a rompler. If anything, the D-70 was inferior to the D-50 IMHO and therefore worth less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TechEverlasting Posted September 22, 2008 Members Share Posted September 22, 2008 I remember being very disappointed when I first played a D-70 in the store. I was expecting an enhancement of the D50 technology and the thing just sucked. Having said that any instrument is worth whatever you can get a buyer to pay for it. The sound cards might be of great interest to someone - I would ask $600 or best offer - it will be a lot easier to go down than to go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted September 22, 2008 Members Share Posted September 22, 2008 Perhaps you guys have seen Don's write-up on the D-70? http://homepage.mac.com/synth_seal/html/ds_d70.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members augerinn Posted September 23, 2008 Members Share Posted September 23, 2008 Oops. My bad. I was thinking it was a 76 key D-50.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mysteron Posted September 23, 2008 Members Share Posted September 23, 2008 In pristine condition you'll get maybe 350-400 tops. Most D-70's sell for around 200-275. With a couple of cards, but a busted mod wheel you'll likely get around 225 I'd say. Over the last 7 years or so I have bought 4 in total, mostly as parts to rebuild mine as it failed - the cheapest was 110 and the most expensive was 300. Other than as a master controller they're not much good for anything else unfortunately. The sound is thin compared to the D-50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members midi Posted September 23, 2008 Members Share Posted September 23, 2008 Yes basically it was an upgraded U-20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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