Aphex Twin's rare Yamaha GX-1 synth is currently up for auction

A rare, vintage Yamaha GX-1 synthesiser owned by Aphex Twin is currently up for auction.

Currently available to bid on via auction site VEMIA, the iconic instrument currently has a starting price of £99,950 — with the item listing sharing details on the synth's history, claiming AFX used the same website to purchase it "years ago" from renowned 60s pop producer Mickie Most.

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Having launched in 1973, the Yamaha GX-1 Is said to be one of just 100 created by the Japanese manufacturer — featuring dual-tone programmers, speakers and a foot pedalboard.

Aphex, AKA Richard D James, is said to have used the synth prominently throughout his work — with his 2007 track 'GX1 Solo', from LP 'Rushup Edge' released under his The Tuss moniker, named after the instrument.

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The GX-1 has been upgraded throughout its ownership by Aphex, enlisting Berlin-based synth expert Colin Fraser to "painstakingly" retrofit the unit with MIDI capabilities.

You can check out the complete listing for Aphex Twin's Yamaha GX-1 on VIEMA.

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