Own a piece of synth history: A restored Minimoog is being raffled for charity – here’s how you can take partA fully restored vintage Minimoog Model D is being raffled to raise funds for the Bob Moog Foundation.
The decades-old synth, serial number 4605, was originally manufactured in Moog Music’s Williamsville, NY factory in the early 1970s. It has since been fully restored by Moog Music engineer Tim Johnston and bears the signature of musician Todd Rundgren, whose pioneering use of Moog instruments shaped his work with Utopia and his solo recordings.

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The raffle launches Monday, 8 September 2025, at 7am EST and closes Monday, 29 September 2025, at 1159pm EST. It is open internationally, with tickets priced at $25 each, five for $100, 12 for $200, and 35 for $500. The winner will be announced on Thursday, 2 October.
Credit: The Bob Moog Foundation
Funds raised will support the Foundation’s key initiatives, including Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, which has introduced more than 35,000 elementary students to the science of sound, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum, which opened in 2019 but continues to recover financially from the impact of last year’s Hurricane Helene.
Speaking on his involvement, Rundgren says, “The Moog modular synthesizer and the Minimoog helped define my sound. I am thrilled to have signed this fully restored vintage Minimoog for the Bob Moog Foundation in support of their educational efforts, including Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, which inspires thousands of elementary school students through sound every year.”

Since its introduction in 1970, the Minimoog has become a landmark instrument, distilling the power of Moog’s massive modular synths – like the System 55 – into a more accessible, portable format. Its influence has endured for decades, bridging engineering, artistry, and creativity.
Purchase your raffle tickets today at the Bob Moog Foundation website.
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