Vintage Synth Components


Below are tables containing components used in vintage synthesizers. This list will grow as I identify more items.

Connectors:

BrandModelLocationOrig. TypeNew ManufacturerSeriesTypePinsRowsNew Model No.Link to ProductComments
MoogMinimoogS-Trigger socket on back panelCinch-Jones Series 300 2PCinch Connectivity Solutions30021
MoogMinimoogS-Trigger cableCinch-Jones Series 300 2PCinch Connectivity Solutions300Plug, Jones21P-302H-CCT116-1031-NDThis is the connector to use to build your own sustain/hold pedal.
MoogMinimoogLAC (mod wheel, pitch wheel, etc.)Cinch-Jones Series 300. Original part number: P-312-CCTNo longer manufactured300Plug, Jones123Surplus Sales of Nebraska
MoogMinimoogSynth housing to LACCinch-Jones Series 300. Original part number: S-312-CCTNo longer manufactured300Socket, Jones123Surplus Sales of NebraskaNot certain what the original style is
MoogMinimoogKeyboard to synth/Regulated DC Power plugCinch-Jones Series 300. Original part number: P-306H-CCTCinch Connectivity Solutions300Socket, Jones62P-306H-CCT538-P-306H-CCT
MoogMinimoogSynth to keyboardCinch-Jones Series 300. Original part number: S-306H-CCTNo longer manufactured300Socket, Jones62Surplus Sales of NebraskaNot certain what the original style is
MoogMinimoogRegulated DC power socketCinch-Jones Series 300. Original part number: S-306-ABNo longer manufactured300Socket, Jones62https://www.surplussales.com/ComputerAccess/Cinch-JonesInterconnect.html

Potentiometers:

BrandModelLocationOrig. TypeNew ManufacturerNew Model No.Link to ProductComments
MoogMinimoogMixer: Oscillators 1-3, Ext. Input, Noise25k Linear, Allen-Bradley Type JPrecision Electronics CorporationRV4NAYSD253ADigi-Key
MoogMinimoogMod Wheel50k Linear, Allen-Bradley Type JPrecision Electronics CorporationRV4NAYSD503ADigi-Key
SimmonsSDS9Editing Pots4.7k Linear, plastic shaft, 4mm, hand-shaped to D-shaftTT ElectronicsP160KNP-0QC20B4K7858-P160KNP0QC20B4K7This is a 6mm serrated shaft replacement with solder lugs. You need to make a modification for this to work:
1. Compress the solder lugs back to straight legs (i.e., squish the hole away).
2. Snip off one side of the original solder lug leaving a half-width leg
3. Use flat pliers to remove the bend in the leg forming a simple L shape
4. The legs will now fit through the holes on the board correctly.
SimmonsSDS9Audio Pots100k Linear, plastic shaft, 4mm, hand-shaped to D-shaftTT ElectronicsP160KNP-0QC20B100K858-P160KNP0C20B100KPerform the same steps as above for the Editing pots.

You will also need to add ground lead to the back of the main output pot. Use flux and solder a piece of wire to the center, then solder this to the ground on the board. The bottom of the pot should lie flush with the board when done.
SimmonsSDS9Knobs (all)Cliff K85 4mm D-shaft (CL17085)CliffCL17097K85-14X18-BLK-MThe 4mm knobs are still available, but this is a knob for the 6mm listed above.
SimmonsSDS9Knob caps (blue)Cliff K85 CAPS BLUECliffK85 CAPS BLUEK85-BLU-L
SimmonsSDS9Knob caps (grey)Cliff K85 CAPS BLUECliffK85 CAPS GREYK85-GRY-L

Other Components:

BrandModelPartLocationPart NumberLinkComment
MoogMinimoogPilot LightRight front panel2150A1NewarkSupplied with push-on speednut

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