Korg BPX-3 (1970s)
An analog bass synthesizer made in Japan during the 1970s. It works with electronic organs and synthesizers, or on its own as a bass unit.
Overview
The Korg BPX-3 is an analog bass synthesizer built in Japan during the 1970s. It was designed to work with electronic organs and synthesizers, or to be used by itself as a bass instrument. It is often paired with the PK-13 pedal keyboard, a separate foot controller commonly sold alongside it. It is known for fat, warm vintage synth tones, and it has been described as a "FAT rhythm machine." The BPX-3 is rare today.
Specifications
| Product type | analog bass synthesizer |
| Country of manufacture | Japan |
| Power requirement | 100volts 5watts |
| Market price (recent listing) | £650.00 (with PK-13) |
Market
The Korg BPX-3 is considered highly rare. One recent listing showed a price of £650.00 for a unit that included the PK-13 pedal keyboard. Another was priced at €415.03, with no mention of the PK-13. A third, listed at 1200 PHP, did not include the PK-13 and needed a transformer to run.
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