Top 11 Most Expensive Synthesisers in the World (GX-1, CS-80, Moog & Jupiter-8)
From Synth Icons by Andy Whitmore (andy@andywhitmore.com)
February 12, 2026 · 14 min · Season 1 · Episode 15
About this episode
A countdown of the 11 most valuable synthesizers of all time, exploring their history and iconic status.
Send us Fan Mail A fast countdown of the 11 most valuable synthesizers of all time — famous owners, iconic tracks, and the wild prices behind the GX-1, CS-80, Moog modular systems, Jupiter-8 and more. Welcome to the top 11 most valuable synths of all time. From the Yamaha CS-80 to the legendary Yamaha GX-1, this episode counts down the rarest, most iconic synthesizers ever made — the ones with the biggest reputations and the most stratospheric values. You’ll hear the famous owners, classic so...
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Host: Andy Whitmore
Topics covered
- synthesizers
- music history
- valuable instruments
- iconic tracks
- famous owners
Keywords
- synthesizers
- GX-1
- CS-80
- Moog
- Jupiter-8
- valuable instruments
- music history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yamaha
Products: GX-1, CS-80, Moog, Jupiter-8
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