Interested in fixing Frank Zappa's Bi-Phase?

[Mark Hammer]

Apparently Lady Gaga purchased the contents of the Zappa estate, and they are being auctioned off by Julien's.  If you're looking for one of those magic flangers he used in the Utility Muffin Research labs, don't bother.  I checked and they aren't there (hopefully Dweezil has acquired them).

However, there is a very beaten up Mu-tron Bi-Phase that he toured with and used for Roxy: The Movie, with the starting bid of $50.  But I have to warn you, there is some serious troubleshooting and refurbishing ahead.  Still, owning Frank's Bi-Phase would be kinda cool.

http://www.julienslive.com/view-auctions/catalog/id/192/lot/82465/?url=%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F192%2F%3Fpage%3D5

[PaulBass]

The estate included all the recording equipment including the recording and mixing consoles with the house. Gaga gets it all. it must be cool to be rich

[chuckd666]

Ahh Gaga, lucky lady.

[Beo]

So crazy. Already at 1500$. I have an eagle pcb design I've been working on to get this in an easy to build 1590DD. How many pedals could I buy for 1500$!

[bluebunny]

But I have to worn you, there is some serious troubleshooting and refurbishing ahead.

http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=29816.0   

[bool]

Keep it greasy, Gaga

[Rob Strand]

If you owned it you could feel its power  even if it didn't work.

[digi2t]

I wonder how much Brad Pitt's half eaten sausage will go for? 

[stringsthings]

And after you acquire the bi-phase, you can get a vintage control knob for only $50 ! 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ONE-Vintage-Control-Knob-for-Mu-Tron-Bi-Phase-Mutron-III-Flanger-and-others-/152291899319?hash=item23754df7b7:g:xokAAOSwcLxYDVMO

"good to very good condition"  what a bargain!