A rare synth signed by Bicep is up for auction – bidding starts at just £250

A rare MAM Systems MB33 Retro synth signed by electronic duo Bicep is up for grabs in a fundraising auction for Youth Music.

Youth Music is a national charity based in the UK that helps marginalised young people to make and monetise music. It funds grassroots music projects and supports aspiring young creatives. The auction is organised by A Noble Gift, and also features a number of other music-themed items up for grabs as well as experience gifts like spa days.

Opening bids for the MAM Systems MB33 Retro start at £250. This analogue monophonic bass synth features all the core sound parameters of the classic Roland TB-303. There is little information out there about MAM Systems, but this 2017 Synth Anatomy article refers to it as “a very little company from Germany”, which developed the synth in partnership with Thomann and Musicstore.

Other goodies up for grabs include a custom-made Dr. Martens jukebox machine, hand crafted by Sound Leisure, which is one of only a small number created for Dr. Martens and was previously housed in one of their high street stores. It even offers Bluetooth connectivity.

Also on sale are two autographed Arctic Monkeys albums (AM and their most recent record, The Car), a print of the iconic ‘Bowie’s Eye’ photograph by Rankin, and an AlphaTheta X ELIJAH Omnis-Duo, a limited-edition all-in-one DJ system featuring a custom skin designed by Elijah, a London-based DJ. It also features his mantra: “If you love music, you should learn how to DJ.”

If you fancy placing a bid on the Bicep-signed MB33, then you can also check out our tutorial on how to sound like Bicep.

To learn more or place a bid, head over to A Noble Gift. You can also find out more about Youth Music.

Rachel is a DIY musician who began learning guitar and keyboard from her bedroom at 14. She has written news and features for MusicTech since 2022, and also has bylines across Kerrang!, Guitar.com, and The Forty-Five. Though a lover of heavy music, her guilty pleasure is 2000s pop.