Dr Who EMS VCS3 up for auction
It’s not very often that a vintage EMS VCS 3 Putney goes up for sale on ebay, as they are a rare find. Well, the very VCS3 that was used in the BBC Radiophonic workshop used to create effects and noise for the Dr Who TV show has gone up for sale!
A vintage EMS VCS3 synthesizer. WITH HISTORY this was John Bakers own VCS3 (BBC Radiophonic workshop see link) and used in the early 1970’s on the rework of the Dr Who theme music, and lots of his other work.
Cosmetically It looks in good condition, but has been unused since the late 1970′s and been in dry storage since I acquired it from johns estate. So sold as is untested for service ect.
VCS3 has now reached cult proportions and have become rare collector’s items so bid and get a piece of history. It will be hard to find another.
You could always try to buy one new from the EMS website, but the waiting list for them is extremely long. You can find more vintage synths on ebay with our auction finder.
Anyone know how much this went for?
That’s a sweet unit.
Wow, that is one neat looking unit, and it certainly does look like it’s in fantastic condition. Amazing how much time has changed.