Used Roland TR-808

About the Roland TR-808

The Roland TR-808 was produced by Roland from 1980 to 1983, a 3-year production run. Roland has been building instruments in Japan since 1972. You may also see this listed as "808", "TR808" — they refer to the same instrument.

Buying Guide

• 1Test every key for velocity sensitivity and make sure none are sticking. Key contacts are a common repair on older synths.
• 2Check if the internal battery is still holding presets. A dead battery means lost patches on many vintage synths.
• 3Ask about any modifications or repairs. Synth modding is common and not always negative, but know what you're getting.