Gitfiddler Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Every so often something really unique pops up on Craigslist. I've never heard of this thing, but I bet back in the day it was revolutionary. Anyone ever try one.......or have it on your pedal board?? http://sfbay.craigsl...3282747825.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That's a pretty rare one , I'd bet. VG price book lists a MRK-2 Rhythm King made from '71-'74... early drum machine. It may be kind of funky.. and that may be cool... or perhaps not at all . I'd check it out if it were cheap. I've got an old Maestro Sustainer laying around here somewhere.. but it doesn't work anymore, I'd like to get that working just to have some fun. They also made a Theramin at one point , that would be a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 This working drum machine has 18 different rhythm patterns...Latin America, Traditional http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Drum-Machine-Maestro-Rhythm-King-/170911439546?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cb1d9aba One sold on eBay for $112 + shipping = about $150 .. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT: Gibson Maestro MRK-1, Sound System, Rhythm King, Drum Machine, Vintage Unit, The Maestro Rhythm King MRK-1& MRK-2 are American built drum machines from the 1960s–1970s. Most famously used by Sly & the Family Stone. They are completely analogue of course and like all these old machines, have their own distinct sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 So it's a drum machine? Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNameBand Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Thats what I need to play the intro to Phil Collins "in the air tonight". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ron Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 It's a little big for my pedal board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DetroitBlues Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Reminds me of my Grandma's old Organ she played when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 man that thing is cool...I can't find a drummer these days, maybe I'll just haul one of those around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 JJ Cale used something like that run into a mic'd fender amp on Naturally. Dont know if it was that exact model but its the same vintage/era. Loved that album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 yeah that is a cool album..."the river runs deep" is one of my faves on it he's got such a cool laid-backed vibe, mr mojo for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ron Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Various web sources claim that Sly used a Maestro Rhythm King, usually citing the album There's a Riot Goin On. Listened to a couple of tracks and it COULD be true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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