Inexpensive Theremin.

Hi. I am a new Theremin fan and I'm looking for an inexpensive and easy to use Theremin. I don't mind if it has no voice change (saw wave, sine wave... and so) or others whistles and bells. Just a good sounding and stable Theremin to play my favourites sci-fi melodies. I was searching on ebay for a while and found one that seems to be what I need. The sound samples and features they describe are appealing to me. What do you -experienced Theremin players- think? ;-)
Here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38071&item=7331956466&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
Microcat

Don't search for more. What you need is an Enkelaar:
http://thetheremin.cjb.net

That theremin you linked seems not so good.. it doesn't even have the volume antenna!
Bye the Enkelar instead, as suggested!

I must warn you NOT to purchase any theremins like the one you've linked to on Ebay. My aunt bought me one a while back (almost identical to the one you linked to), and whilst it was a thoughtful gift, to be frank it was a insult to Theremin himself. It didn't even deserve the name.

Unfortunately 'easy-to-use' and 'cheap' don't really go together when it comes to the theremin. The cheapest usable theremin (that you can actually play music with) is the Enkelaar theremin, which is still around $180. This is commonly accepted as the cheapest instrument on which you can produce a tune, rather than just sound. I posted a review of the toy theremin on:

http://www.thetheremin.cjb.net/

Sorry. That's the Enkelaar website. The review of the 'toy' theremin is at:

http://www.thereminworld.com/forum.asp?cmd=p&T=1065&F=1

Hey don't listen to those snobs, that inexpensive theremaniac theremin is a great theremin for explorers like yourself, if it is good enough for the great BLAQ MUMMY band then it is good enough for anybody

Hi. Thanks for your advices. Just a note to say that finally, I purchased the theremin I linked to, cause the curiosity was killing me. And I have to say that... I'm very satisfied!!!! True, it has no volume antenna, but... What a nice tone!! This child has 4 1/2 octaves and let me perform expressive lines quite easily (well, I know there is a lot to learn but at this moment, I'm very excited :)
I'm using the volume knob to make more dinamic my playing, and with a touch of reverb from a BOSS pedal (I'm a guitar player too)it sounds so cool and natural. Well, in all it has been a good experience, very different from the nightmare Charlie D had. And it doesn't broke my economy, either.
Thanks for your inputs, boys. That's a very helpful community.

Hey Microcat, what kind did you actually buy? The theremaniac doesn't have even a volume knob so I know it's not that one. Let us know, I'd be curious.

Hi, rev.f.
You can view the theremin I was talking about at this auction on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTENNA-THEREMIN-VINTAGE-MOOG-LOOK-Sci-fi-Synth_W0QQitemZ7341458439QQcategoryZ46947QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
As you can see, it has two controls: one for pitch tuning and one for volume level. This one is very easy to use to make dynamic changes as you play.
Have fun.
Microcat

I'd save up for an Etherwave. You might be able to get a used one from eBay etc relatively cheaply.