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Casio DG-1 Vintage 1981 Digital Guitar Synthesizer Tested Working Original Box

Description

Released in 1981, this is a CASIO Digital Guitar Synthesizer, the DG-1. Power on, sound output, volume control, and the built in rhythm machine's play and stop functions have all been confirmed working, and it comes complete with its rare original box.

This speaker equipped digital guitar features 12 built in tones, including guitar, organ, and shamisen voices, along with 12 rhythm patterns. The rubber fretboard requires no tuning, making it fun for chord practice, singing along, home recording, and experimental sound making alike.

Confirmed Working

Power on, confirmed with AA batteries

Sound output from the built in speaker, confirmed

Volume control, confirmed

Built in rhythm playback and stop function, confirmed

A demonstration of these confirmed functions can also be seen in the video included among the listing photos.

This is a used unit and shows some wear, including scratches and surface marks. There is damage to the outer edge of the 11th fret, though it does not affect playability. The included original box also shows damage from age, such as wear and creasing. Please check the photos for full detail.This item has a dent/impact mark.

CASIO is one of Japan's leading electronics and calculator makers, and the DG-1 remains a historic and unique model that fused guitar playability with digital synthesis.

Key Specs

Released: 1981

Overall Length: approx. 890mm (35 in)

Weight: approx. 2.6kg (5.7 lb), close to the feel of carrying a standard electric guitar

Power: AC adapter (DC9V center negative) or 6 x AA batteries, so you're not tied to one power source

Tones: 12 built in voices (including guitar, organ, and shamisen), for a wide range of sounds from one instrument

Rhythms: 12 built in patterns, handy as backing accompaniment for practice or performance

Before You Buy

This product supports two power options: an AC9V (center negative) adapter or AA batteries. Please note the AC adapter is not included.

If using batteries only, no voltage conversion is required.

If using an AC adapter, please note this product is designed for Japan's 100V power supply. If your region uses a different voltage, a step-down voltage converter/transformer will be required.

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