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Pioneer Lonesome Car-Boy CD-9 Vintage 9-Band Graphic Equalizer

Description

D E S C R I P T I O N

Pioneer Lonesome Car-Boy CD-9 Equalizer (Used, Tested, Maintained)

This listing is for a Pioneer Lonesome Car-Boy Equalizer CD-9. The unit is used and has been tested and confirmed working. Several maintenance operations have been performed to improve reliability, although the product is over 30 years old.

Maintenance Performed

  • Front panel disassembly and cleaning
  • Backlight replaced with a new unit
  • Contact cleaner applied to volume controls
  • Switching unit replaced
  • General internal cleaning and adjustments

Condition

  • Tested and functioning properly
  • Over 30 years old — performance and durability may be lower than modern devices
  • Scratches, rust, and dirt present
  • Cables have repairs and some hardened sections
  • The equalizer mode switch is fragile — recommended to leave it in one position
  • No warranty due to age

Notes

  • Please check the photos for detailed condition
  • For buyers who understand and appreciate vintage audio equipment

A classic, fully functional Car-Boy equalizer from Pioneer — a great choice for collectors and fans of vintage audio gear.

C E R T DDP PREPAID

No surprise customs fees. Ever.

Since October 2025, the US eliminated the $800 de minimis exemption — most sellers now ship DDU, meaning buyers receive unexpected customs invoices after delivery.

MonoHonpo ships every US order DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Your listed price includes the item, international shipping, US customs duties, and import taxes. When the package arrives, you pay nothing more.

Shipping & handlingS H I P P I N G

OriginTokyo, Japan
CarrierFedEx International Priority / DHL SpeedPAK · tracked, insured
HandlingShips within 7 business days
Delivery (US)13–20 business days (FedEx / DHL SpeedPAK, tracked)
PackagingDouble-boxed · bubble-wrapped · waterproof liner
DutiesDDP — US import duties prepaid by seller

Payment

We accept eBay Managed Payments (credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Import duties and taxes for US buyers are prepaid (DDP). International (non-US) buyers are responsible for their country's import duties. To cancel after purchase, please contact us immediately.

Voltage notice

Some electronics from Japan are designed for AC 100V. For use in regions with 200–240V, a step-down transformer may be required. Please confirm voltage compatibility before purchase. Damage caused by incorrect voltage is not covered by warranty.

Physical store notice

This item may also be listed in our physical workshop in Tokyo. In rare cases it may sell in-store before an online order is processed. If this occurs we will notify you immediately and issue a full refund.

Availability note

Important Notice: This item is also available for sale at our physical retail store in Japan. In rare cases, it may be sold in-store before your online purchase is completed. If this happens, we will notify you immediately and issue a full refund. Thank you for your kind understanding.

If you need anything

Questions before purchase are always welcome — messages answered within 24 hours on Tokyo business days. If something about the item doesn't match the description on arrival, contact us first: we cover return shipping on misdescribed items.

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One workbench in Tokyo. Every item sits on the bench for a full session before it is photographed, graded, and packed. If it doesn't test clean, it doesn't list.

We specialize in industrial sensors & test gear, vintage Japanese audio, and hand-selected specialist tools. US buyers get DDP on every order.

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