Jonathan Cain & Retro Gear Shop present the ultimate Journey fan package:
- Receive two historic synthesizers: Roland Jupiter 8 & Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3
- Receive two Multi-Platinum Journey records signed by Jonathan Cain: Escape & Frontiers
- Meet Jonathan Cain for lunch!
- A portion of proceeds go to St. Jude’s Charity
***Pre-auction sale. Please email sales@retrogearshop.com with your highest and best offer. Include in the subject line: Jonathan Cain Package
For sale is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to purchase two historic synthesizers owned by legendary musician, singer-songwriter, Journey member Jonathan Cain. These are the exact keyboards used by Jonathan on tour and in the studio for composing and recording some of Journey's most memorable songs, including mega-hits such as Don't Stop Believin’, Separate Ways and Faithfully.
That's right, this is the Jupiter 8 that you've seen and heard in the music video for Separate Ways. Both keyboards still include the original programmed patches and sounds! You can see these exact keyboards used on stage and on tour in many videos throughout Jonathan Cain's career performing with Journey. There's also a great Frontiers documentary where you can see these keyboards in action, where they were often on stage perched on top of Jonathan Cain’s grand piano.
These keyboards were used on crucial recordings for Journey’s Escape & Frontiers albums and used on tour during some of their most epic performances including the Rose Bowl in front of 90,000 people and in Budokan Japan. If you’ve heard a Journey song, then you’ve heard the sounds from these very keyboards.
In this sale you will receive:
Roland Jupiter 8 #212365 polyphonic analog synthesizer: The Roland JP8 is considered one of the most iconic and powerful vintage analog polysynths. This might be the most special Jupiter 8 in existence with its one-of-a-kind history. Please notice the tape under the preset buttons indicating some of the original patch sounds as used during performances. Scroll down for a video where Jonathan discussing more about history behind the tape and his presets.
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3 #6054 polyphone analog synthesizer: Another legendary and popular vintage analog polyphonic synthesizer, the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev. 3.3 was also a staple in Jonathan's songwriting and compositions. You can see this Prophet 5 on top of Jonathan's grand piano in tour videos such as 1981 Escape Tour performance in Houston.
Escape & Frontiers Signed Multi-Platinum Records: Included are two multi-platinum records, Journey's 1981 studio album Escape and Journey’s 1983 studio album Frontiers. Both were signed by Jonathan Cain for this sale.
Meeting with Jonathan Cain: The winning buyer is welcome to pick up all the items in person in Nashville TN and have lunch with Jonathan Cain (scheduling subject to Jonathan’s touring schedule and availability). He's also offered to sign additional items per request, including signing the two keyboards if desired by the winning buyer.
Warranty and Condition: Both keyboards have been completely refurbished and serviced by Retro Gear Shop and include a limited 1-year warranty provided by Retro Gear Shop (contact Retro Gear Shop for warranty details). The service work included over $10,000 total costs in electrical restoration servicing for both keyboards, including a full electrolytic recap on both keyboards, new sliders for the Jupiter 8, a rebuilt power supply for the Prophet 5 and reconditioned keybeds for both along with calibration. Both synths Include a road case. Please inspect the photos to verify the condition.
Original Patches: Also included is the original cassette and cassette player containing the original patches used on Journey albums for recording and as used on tour from the Jupiter 8 and Prophet 5. These tapes were a crucial piece to preserve the original sounds in case either keyboard’s on-board battery died and lost patch memory while on tour. These patch sets come preloaded on the keyboards.
St. Jude's Charity: Jonathan will be giving a portion of the proceeds from this sale to his favorite charity St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Your purchase will be contributing to a good cause.
**Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale**
Payment by bank wire only.
***Pre-auction sale. Please email sales@retrogearshop.com with your highest and best offer. Include in the subject line: Jonathan Cain Package
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