I have a few vintage beatboxes that I'm sorting out. I figured I'd use them, and bought them years ago but they never were usefully employed. I'm after any tips on the values and service requirements of the original Bentley Rhythm Ace and the Korg KR55B. What I do know is that both units work 100% at present. The Bentley has really old school sounds but you can drop instruments in and out and also changed the tempo on the fly (like Arthur Brown did on Kingdom Come's excellent "Journey" album. The Korg was apparently favoured by early Depeche Mode, and is the model with extra banks of rhythms I think. Anyone enlighten me further? I need to find good homes for them and may eventually trade for a decent Fender Telecaster or Jazzmaster. All info on these units gratefully received!
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Alternatively, research the market values of your machines by altering the title of this Discussion to a direct request for valuations. Include words such as "vintage", "Bentley" and "KORG". This should attract the people who can best help you.
I'm going to take the liberty of paging @HarrySeven on this topic. He collects vintage music technology. He may also be willing to trade a Fender MIM or CIJ guitar with cash difference. Failing that, he probably knows other interested parties who purchase vintage rhythm machines.
Time for a sharp exit.
As I understand it, Bentley rebranded Japanese drum boxes so it might help locate specs if you find its original maker and model number. I don't know which model of the Rhythm Ace you have but there's some info here -
https://www.circuitbenders.co.uk/newsarchive/BRA.html
However - to add some balance - at first glance, with only 7 Frets and requests for further information, values and such, I can understand why that assumption was made by FF...
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I like the old drum machines, their simplicity is very appealing - faced with a Roland808 reissue my mind goes blank but the simple button press of the older Roland units is within my grasp and answers my needs. BossaNova anyone?