The Retro Directory

Antech Systems

Lower Dicker, East Sussex

Antech Systems (est. 1993) is an East Sussex specialist repairing and selling electronic music equipment and hi‑fi. A degree‑qualified electronics engineer handles repairs and servicing for vintage and modern keyboards, analogue synths, drum machines, amplifiers, PA and studio/outboard gear. They also stock parts, offer a 3‑month warranty on serviced items, run an online shop of second‑hand gear and provide PAT testing.

Cyberwave EMS Vintage Synth Repair

London; Builth Wells; Hereford, Greater London; Powys; Herefordshire

Cyberwave EMS is a UK-based specialist workshop repairing and restoring pre-1990 vintage synthesisers and drum machines. With ~25 years' experience and facilities in London, Builth Wells and Hereford, they offer repairs, servicing, restorations, analogue/digital troubleshooting and MIDI retrofit work for classic instruments from Moog, Roland, Korg, Oberheim, EMS, Fairlight and many more.

Elevator Sound - Synthesiser, Drum Machine & Eurorack Modular Store

Bristol, Bristol

Elevator Sound is a Bristol-based specialist shop and online retailer of synthesizers, drum machines and Eurorack modular gear. They stock new, ex-demo and second‑hand instruments and modules (including classic-name manufacturers), run workshops and local events, and operate a walk-in store at 74 Stokes Croft with nationwide shipping from the UK site.

Home - Synthesiser Service Centre

London, London

London-based Synthesiser Service Centre is an established specialist repair workshop for professional and vintage electronic musical equipment. They offer diagnostics, repairs and parts sourcing for synthesisers, samplers, keyboards, effects and studio rack gear — including many 1970s–1990s classics — with experience fitting retrofits and replacements such as MIDI upgrades and Roland Juno IC replacements.

ROLAND JUNO 6 FULL METAL CASE RESTORATION SERVICE — Sweet Discrete

Sweet Discrete (UK) specialises in cosmetic and full metal-case restoration for vintage synthesizers and drum machines. Services include full strip and refinish, colour matching, silk‑screen artwork replication, acid-bath rust treatment option, membrane/overlay panels and custom synth panels. Worldwide insured shipping is arranged; electrical repairs are not included. Contact craig@sweetdiscrete.co.uk for quotes and photos.

Vintage Synth Audio Repairs | Custom Audio Designs

Petersfield, Hampshire

Custom Audio Designs Ltd (Petersfield) offers professional repair, maintenance and restoration services for vintage synthesizers, drum machines and studio audio equipment from the 1970s–1990s. They handle a wide range of makes and models, provide modifications and spare parts, and also supply acoustic consultancy and soundproofing products.

Vintage Synth Parts – Rare Parts For Vintage Synthesizer Repair

Online specialist for rare and obsolete parts for vintage synthesizers and drum machines. Sells ICs (including CEM/SSM chips), EPROM firmware and sound ROMs, effect processor parts and provides support files and manuals. Based in Italy with international shipping; orders via email.

Vintage Synth Shop London – Rare Analog & Classic Synthesizers UK

London

reSound.market’s Vintage Synths collection connects UK buyers with vetted sellers of rare analogue and classic synthesizers. The marketplace features fully tested, photographed and (seller‑restored) instruments — from Minimoog and ARP 2600s to Jupiter‑8s, Prophet‑5s, Juno series and other iconic 1970s–1990s synths — with insured UK delivery and reSound Buyer Protection.

Vintage synthesisers

UK-based vintage synthesiser specialists offering in-house repair and restoration of classic 1970s–1990s synths, plus buying and selling of instruments. The team (operating from London and Herefordshire) cite 20+ years’ experience, a long list of repaired models and worldwide shipping of sold instruments.