General synthesizer parts directory

       Here you will find many rare parts as well as a lot of general purpose resources. We have the world's first key replacement guide under the keyboard parts section, as well as many near impossible to find keys for sale. Each one should be linked to the synthesizer that uses them on their individual tech pages but below you can just search the whole section and see which ones I have for sale, my Semiconductor stock, and miscellaneous items. (Special on Weller and Ungar parts, and Chemtronics Anti-Stat at $2.50 per 16oz aerosol or spray!)
      PAYMENTS for items should be made after confirming stock with me. I will give you the paypal account to use depending on if you source credit card or direct w/d OR you may send a check to my address found in the address link on my home page.

Select a part category

Control Semiconductor Keyboard Knobs Miscellaneous General Synth Accessories




Manufacturers of Synth related components-


Analog Devices-VCA's, DAC/ADC's, analog switches, etc.
THAT corp- VCA's, level detectors, Analog engine dynamic processors (mouser now handles many of these parts)
Analog Devices-VCA's, DAC/ADC's, analog switches, etc.
Micro-Ohm Tempcos



Sources of electronic components-


Ones I've had good results with:
All Electronics- Good assortment of knobs and pots at good prices, some chips and general stuff. Good backup battery prices, power adapters.

Alltronics.com- lists joystick useful in some gear. Good resistor pricing.

Digi-Key- has igorous inventory of in-production components.

Jameco- has good inventory of commonly used parts, fair pricing.

MCM Electronics- Related to Newark in past. Discount on test gear handled by them. Lots of parts from semiconductor to speakers etc.

MECI- aka Mendelson's Liquidation has interesting DIY items often.

Mouser- Rigorous inventory of in-production components. Good service.

Electronix Express - I've never dealt with but recommended by someone for power adapters


Companies where pricing "shifts" a lot but ok otherwise:
Newark Electronics- Rigorous inventory of in-production components.

Roy Tellason'sparts page including lots of easy to download datasheets! Lots of computer parts, some used in synths.
Companies to avoid altogether:
Dalbani of Florida- These people sold me remarks then pled "out of warranty" when I called them on it. I was hearing 'stupid american' in their attitude. I'm told Dalbani of the UK is much better. Maybe they should... talk or something.
Hosfelt- After years of dealing ok with them, they started being irresponsible and petty; I'd gotten some bad parts but when I got a bad expensive NTE part I tried to send it in for refund and it 'got lost' for instance. Always stuff like that to where I just figured 'enough'. Their customer service attitude just went totally out the window somewhere along the way. They have some good buys sometimes but I'm sorry I can't recommend them personally anymore. Lots of good wal warts too. :-(



Cabinets and Knobs:


Owen Enclosures Knobs and enclosures. Nice selections.
Kilo International very nice assortment of nice synth knobs
Chia Shin Kobs- These guys have a great selection of knobs with no minimum!
ELMA- They have a good variety of collet knobs (the kind that have a nut inside face cover). ALso encoders/switches etc.
Sifam- Has several types of knobs including collet.
Maplin Electronics- Nice soft touch knobs and aluminum skirted ones.
Selco has a most of the plastic types plus some great pushbutton switch caps it appears. "D" shaft soft touch knobs.
Ehc kobs appears to have the most diverse selection and quality looks outstanding. Select 'consumer' at the left for things like slider knobs.
MSC has the 'virtual big book' and this link should point to the knob finder section. If not navigate from their .com page.



Miscellaneous synth related things:


Ribbon controller resources- Phidgets USA OR Lextronics.frortrossen Robotics force sensors

Membrane switches, Linear position sensors - Spectrasymbol




Synth Accessories:


Covers for Synths from LeCover

Upgrades for memory from Sound Logic









Hamamatsu 0805A dual optocouplers (Mutron III optocoupler) -$18.00 each (ask for quantity disc.)


Miscellaneous stock:

Stock   Part#				Price each less shipping (cost)
5 ea. Weller PTD			-$3.50
4 ea. "" ETH				-$3.50
(above are in bulk bags.  Appear unused. FOllowing are in oem packaging)
4 ea.  Weller ETD			-$2.80
1 ea.  Weller PTO7			""
8 ea.  Weller EP108			""
8 ea.  Weller EP105			""
6 ea.  Weller EP 106			""
1 ea.  Weller EPH 102 			""  (bent conical tip for EC1301)
1 ea.  Weller T5, T6 and WPT-12 torch tips ( I guess the last one is. Looks like a torch solder end)

3 ea.  Ungar #2006 adapter		$1.80
1 ea.  Ungar PL-332 bent conical tip	$3.00
12 ea. Ungar PL-331 conical tip		$3.00
12 ea. Ungar PL-333 screwdriver tip	$3.00