SymbolixDec 19
The Story of the #SynthAxe, the Astonishing #1980s #Guitar #Synthesizer: Only 100 Were Ever Made https://www.openculture.com/2020/10/the-story-of-the-synthaxe-the-astonishing-1980s-guitar-synthesizer.html
#80s #synth @synths
The Story of the SynthAxe, the Astonishing 1980s Guitar Synthesizer: Only 100 Were Ever Made

What is the musical instrument most thoroughly of the 1980s? Many would say the 'keytar,' a class of synthesizer keyboards shaped and worn like a guitar.

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Show threadÀlex AnderAug 26, 2025
@PhoenixSerenity The #synthaxe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SynthAxe
SynthAxe - Wikipedia

Bas LangereisOct 27, 2024

#NP: #NowPlaying:

Allan Holdsworth - 'Sand' (1987) (2017 remaster)

Another fine #AllanHoldsworth album featuring his #SynthAxe, with #AlanPasqua, #JimmyJohnson, #GaryHusband and #ChadWackerman and the magical and amazing fluid #guitar work.
#HoldsworthIsHeaven

Bas LangereisOct 23, 2024

#NP: #NowPlaying:

Allan Holdsworth - 'Atavachron' (1986) (2017 remaster)

#AllanHoldsworth first album on which he uses the strange guitar synthesizer #SynthAxe. Amazing album featuring the magical fluid #guitar work, with #AlanPasqua, #JimmyJohnson, #GaryHusband & #ChadWackerman ao. #HoldsworthIsHeaven