Making the Gandalf, The White

Dave and Randel with the White and the Grey.

Making the Gandalf, The White

This beautiful custom JD-800 became probably the most famous JD-800 in the world!
And I found some of the making photos posted by hamsterdunce at Flickr.

Here is the album description:

"Jeff Toman of Customsynth.co.uk artistically created beautiful new all-white look for my Roland JD-800, in the style of a classic '80s SH-101 synth. The logo was altered to match the style. It's a perfect way to go, since the faders are identical to the ones used on the SH. This set follows my work this afternoon at my friend Randel's synth barn in Essex, CT, as we add the custom parts onto an otherwise stock synth."

The complete album is at Flickr album: JD-800 Custom White Synth.




Here, are just some photos to tease:

Observe some personal texts at button's titles.

Enjoy!!!

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Wailing Guitar Keyboard Solo

This was posted by the nice people at Synthopia.


Another video showing some wailing guitar solo on the Roland JD-800.

The videos was performed by Leonardo (Space4Keys).

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Live Editing a Modified JD-800

Image: Suono & Computer

Another example of the modified JD-800 turned into a module showing live editing while playing.

That give a nice idea about some possibilites.

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Replacement of Green Contact Strip and Keys on the Roland JD-800

Replacement of green contact strip and keys on the Roland JD-800

A full video with all the procedures to disassembly the keybed and replace the contact strip.

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Roland JD800 - Red Glue - Key Weights Removal

Roland JD800 - Red Glue - Key Weights Removal


Tom Szakaly from the Noddys Puncture presents a short video he made of the removal of the weights from JD800 keys.
Basically it involves dissolving the red glue with Caustic Soda solution.
Please be careful though - if you do try this yourself, make sure to use goggles and gloves...!

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Great news! JD-800 flex circuit replacement!

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