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Synths When Specializing in vintage synthesizers and vintage musical electronic equipment repair. By appointment only.
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When instruments come in with missing hardware, replacement parts are usually either tricky to find or cost-prohibitive....
05/29/2026

When instruments come in with missing hardware, replacement parts are usually either tricky to find or cost-prohibitive.

Luckily, we work right next door to the metalworking geniuses at !

Recently, we needed some replace TR-808 battery covers. Turns out, when that cover goes, there truly is no replacement. Thankfully, we can call on our neighbours to give us a hand. They created these elegant, brass replacement covers, so we're never up the 808 creek without a cover.

Lisa and Kelvin have helped us out of countless binds over the years, and we can't thank them enough for their generosity and good humor!
Check out their page for some of their amazing pieces.

Keeping things original matters where it counts, but not where it doesn't.If your vintage Sequential Circuits Pro One is...
05/21/2026

Keeping things original matters where it counts, but not where it doesn't.

If your vintage Sequential Circuits Pro One is clacking like crazy, let us know!

This replacement keybed kit from utilizes a modern Fatar TP/95 semi-weighted keybed that is buttery smooth, and super quick to install.

Even when original keybeds are fully re-bushed and contacts are cleaned, they are less reliable in the long run and aren't quite as silent!

Canada is blessed with passionate synth repair folks, and the city of Vancouver is lucky to have at their beck and call...
05/08/2026

Canada is blessed with passionate synth repair folks, and the city of Vancouver is lucky to have at their beck and call. We finally met Dan, who we've known from afar for a while, and traded parts with. If you're ever in Toronto, Dan, come drop by the shop!

Whenever we travel we make a point of visiting other synth repair co-conspirators, and Vancouver was no different! It wa...
05/01/2026

Whenever we travel we make a point of visiting other synth repair co-conspirators, and Vancouver was no different! It was super fun to finally meet Dave and the team at who we've worked with over the years. Great to make connections across the Canadian synth scene. Nice to meet you, Dave!

What's one thing a good dog and a good Rhodes have in common?They both have a good bark!
04/15/2026

What's one thing a good dog and a good Rhodes have in common?
They both have a good bark!

Always floored whenever takes a moment to shout us out. If you haven't seen his latest studio tour with , you might wa...
03/31/2026

Always floored whenever takes a moment to shout us out. If you haven't seen his latest studio tour with , you might wanna check it out!

We love the work, and we guess it shows! Bring us your oldies and goodies (and baddies) and we'll bring them back to life.

The shop's partially closed this week! Jeremy and Lori are holding down the fort, but the techs are all out. When the ca...
03/16/2026

The shop's partially closed this week! Jeremy and Lori are holding down the fort, but the techs are all out.

When the cats are away, the mice will play (synths).

Any emails or questions, send em in. We're here to help!

Happy 303 Day!
03/03/2026

Happy 303 Day!

As it can go with some repairs, progress is not always linear, even on problems that seem simple on the surface.In addit...
02/27/2026

As it can go with some repairs, progress is not always linear, even on problems that seem simple on the surface.

In addition to a full electronic restoration, this Minimoog came in with decades-old masking tape along the front, denoting note names. (photos 1 - 2)

The tape was as hard as a rock and as stubborn as a mule, but with enough elbow grease and isopropyl alcohol it finally came loose! (photo 3)

However, to our dismay, the alcohol eventually caused white stains in an area of the finish. Two steps forward, one step back. (photos 4 - 5)

After some testing, we managed to lessen this aesthetic defect with a technique involving a damp tea towel and a clothing iron, followed by some wood polish. (photos 6 - 8)

If this line of work is anything, it's a constant series of multidisciplinary learning opportunities!

Last month we attended our first ever NAMM! Lori & Jay took a few days away from snowy Toronto to meet friends and partn...
02/12/2026

Last month we attended our first ever NAMM! Lori & Jay took a few days away from snowy Toronto to meet friends and partners down in sunny LA.

There's not usually a ton of vintage love at the "look at my new synth" show of the year, but we did manage to sneak in some fun vintage moments among new friends and faces:

✅ Checked out the Keith Emerson Moog Modular reissue
✅ Met the legend, Dave Rossum
✅ Caught a cameo from DJ Jazzy Jeff
✅ Geeked out over the 808 that we spiffed up for
✅ Said hello to our friends at
✅ Met up with the good folks at
✅ Admired a modular video installation at
✅ Made new friends at
✅ Got deeply philosophical with

Can't wait to add more to this list - next year.

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Toronto, ON
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