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Maplin 5600S

Maplin 5600S

$4,637.00 Price Tier: High-end

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Joe Goddard

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Page last updated Jan 14, 2026

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$4,637.00

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$500

$1501+

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In the Synthesizers category, Maplin 5600S is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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The Maplin 5600S Analog Synthesizer – Synthtopia

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The Maplin 5600S Analog Synthesizer, while boasting an intriguing design with numerous parameters and features like built-in spring reverb, ultimately suffers from a lack of functionality. Anecdotes highlight its impressive appearance and historical significance, yet it appears that many users were disappointed by the absence of actual electronics in some units. The nostalgia surrounding this vintage synth is palpable, but its practical limitations may leave modern musicians yearning for more than just looks.

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See how Joe Goddard uses Maplin 5600S

Joe Goddard

Singer, Music Producer

Hot Chip

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"One of the more unusual synths in Goddard’s collection is this Maplin 5600S with EMS-style pin-matrix modulation section, sold originally as a kit in the early ’80s."

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