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Sam Gutman’s Synth Sell-Off: Regret, Nostalgia, and Gear FOMO

Sam Gutman isn’t just any synth collector—he’s the kind of musician whose gear journey is a soap opera of emotional highs, facepalm regrets, and brutally honest trade-offs. In his latest video, Gutman drags us through the muddy trenches of every synth, keyboard, and digital oddity he’s ever sold—spilling the real reasons behind each farewell, complete with regret ratings and hard-won lessons. Expect more than just a list: it’s a heart-on-sleeve confessional that’ll make any gearhead wince, laugh, and nod in painful agreement. If you’ve ever looked at your synth shelf and wondered which one you’ll mourn next, Sam’s got stories

Fender Rhodes, Hammond SK-1, Hammond XK-1, Korg BX-3, Korg SV-1, Micro Korg, Moog Taurus III, Nord Electro 2, Novation Bass Station II, Roland Juno DI, Roland PK-5 MIDI Foot Pedals, Roland VK-8M, Sequential Prophet X, Yamaha MODX