Save $19,000 on this completely restored Yamaha CS-60 – but you’ll still need deep pocketsWould you like to be the proud owner of a Yamaha CS-60? There’s one currently up for sale on Reverb, and it’s had over $19,000 slashed off its asking price. You’ll still need deep pockets, though, as its discounted price is still $35,000…
The CS-60 was first released in 1977 as a smaller version of Yamaha’s CS-80 synth, and has been used by artists such as Air, Gary Numan, Stevie Wonder, and more. This particular model is described as being in excellent condition.

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The seller describes the synth as fully recapped, and says the original power cord has been swapped with one that’s longer and more high-end, with larger diameter conductors, and better quality copper. The power cord also features a premium CEE7/7 Schuko plug which fits most EU outlets, though this is a simple swap if you are based elsewhere.
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The original audio connectors from the 70s have also been replaced with modern Neutrik gold-plated 1/4” jack connectors, and an LED has been added on every voice board for assistance with tuning. The instrument has also been cleaned inside and out, but all of its original Yamaha type IG and YM chips are still on board, and have never been moved. Its original cover and chrome music stand are included.
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The seller has also shared a demo of this specific CS-60 in the below YouTube video:

While the Yamaha CS-60 is a scaled down version of the CS-80, you’ll still need a big budget in order to afford one. Thankfully, though, there are plugin emulations out there that need not destroy your bank balance. In our 9/10 review of Softube’s Model 77, we called it possibly the “most impressive Yamaha CS emulation out there”. There’s also Cherry Audio’s GX-80 which offers another cost-effective entry point to the CS sound palette.
In other Yamaha news, the company announced plans to invest $50 million in startups in the music tech and audio space earlier this year. The investment will be the first initiative from the Yamaha Music Innovations fund, which was established in December.
According to Yamaha, the corporate venture capital (CVC) fund comes as part of the company’s mission to “explore innovation opportunities with startups and other companies.” The main aim is to “contribute to the well-being of people around the world through sound and music”.
To purchase or find out more information on the CS-60, head over to Reverb.
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