My son and I have been collecting old organs to part out for a modular synthesizer we are building. It is amazing to find all types of OP Amps and 4000 series ICs in them. Some are socketed while others are soldered in, but no problem as we have 3 vacuum pump desoldering stations. These ICs and other circuits are what we are using to build our modular synthesizer on to stripboards.
It was a little sad watching this video. All the engineering and construction going into this fine instrument back in the day. And I’m guessing it was expensive at the time.
Thank you for putting this video up. I find myself in the situation of having to decide whether to let one of these exact model organs go, or sentimentally keep it and fix it up -- sticking keys, unresponsive sliders, broken lights, completely broken "Symphonic Wow" sound... and no service manual. My jaw dropped when you took the lid off. What a passion project that would be. I might just end up keeping the frame and bench as, like you say, the wood and construction is magnificent. Thanks again for a possible glimpse into my future.
Too bad that you ended up taking it apart, it could be a fun instrument to play on. I know so much about these organs, and this one is analog technology. The reason why it did not sell, it due to the decline and demands for home market has declined. You could even give this one away, not even if it were digital.
@@ToddChandler Somehow I missed this. I'm sure you've already done it. What I did was just took it completely apart. I kept everything (including the wood) and sorted all parts by what they are and put in seperate bins. And all miles of wire you get out of it is great and very useful. One thing I always recommend doing is pop all the ICs out of their sockets and labeled the ones that were Lowrey part numbers with the actual IC numbers. There are many cross reference sites telling you what is what. I really love saving these parts. I went and picked up a few other free organs that weren't in great shape and did the same thing with them. I know some people get upset with the concept of harvesting organs for parts but, I save them from going to the dump. I wouldn't do it with a sought after organ unless it's beyond repair. Those just become donors. I feel it's WAY better to harvest them than have them just end up in a landfill. Many people have thanked me for providing much needed parts to repair their organs.
Todd Chandler...what a blast from the past. When did I see you last? Was it 1994, Cary Quad, some loud obnoxious WCCR thing? And now I’m sitting at my organ watching you with an organ video. Too funny where the last nearly 30 years has taken us. -Jason. Yes that one. 😁
Make Room, Try harder. There will never again be another great analog electronic organ made. They deserve to be cared for until a proper home is found for them. They make excellent studio instruments. They are absolutely great instruments for young people to learn on. The saddest part is that in 50 years there will be few examples left, but instead of just buying a $200 copy like you can with guitars, the studios will own all of the great Hammond, Conn, Kimball, Baldwin, Yamaha, Wurlitzer, Gulbransen, Rodgers, Allen, Thomas, Lowrey, Kuwai, and European models. ALL PRE 1968 ORGANS USE SIMPLE COMMON DISCRETE ELECTRONIC PARTS. THEY CAN OPERATE FOR HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF YEARS! SAVE THESE INSTRUMENTS.
Im devastated watching that. These are amazing machines, even now.
The rotating device was a Leslie speaker setup.
My son and I have been collecting old organs to part out for a modular synthesizer we are building. It is amazing to find all types of OP Amps and 4000 series ICs in them. Some are socketed while others are soldered in, but no problem as we have 3 vacuum pump desoldering stations. These ICs and other circuits are what we are using to build our modular synthesizer on to stripboards.
It was a little sad watching this video. All the engineering and construction going into this fine instrument back in the day. And I’m guessing it was expensive at the time.
I had no idea they were so complex. Look forward to seeing what you do with all the parts!
Ouch! HEART BREAKING
It is a carnival inside!
These things are so much fun to play I have one and like the electone ones.
Thank you for putting this video up. I find myself in the situation of having to decide whether to let one of these exact model organs go, or sentimentally keep it and fix it up -- sticking keys, unresponsive sliders, broken lights, completely broken "Symphonic Wow" sound... and no service manual. My jaw dropped when you took the lid off. What a passion project that would be. I might just end up keeping the frame and bench as, like you say, the wood and construction is magnificent. Thanks again for a possible glimpse into my future.
Good luck on your journey!
It is so hard to watch... so many good boards... and don't forget the spring reverb. You could have build a synthesizer from the parts.
Car dash. Also the spinning thing is for certain sounds. Sounds crazy if you run it outside the organ.
So talented
1:47 ahh that Garth Hudson sound...
Too bad that you ended up taking it apart, it could be a fun instrument to play on. I know so much about these organs, and this one is analog technology. The reason why it did not sell, it due to the decline and demands for home market has declined. You could even give this one away, not even if it were digital.
The engineering omg so much wiring but when you look at it from the front it looks like a boing cockpit
This is interesting, I have a super Genie maybe 1974 and him thinking of patting on some extras to get more of a synth vibe
Hey Did that Organ have a choir function? Im trying really hard to figure out how they achieved a particular formant filter type sound.
I still have the switches and checked them. I didn’t see a choir function.
Lots of ICs. The best being (3) NE566 function generators. I harvested one 2 years ago.
Thanks! I'm fairly new to this. Any tips on how to start harvesting the curcuits?
@@ToddChandler Somehow I missed this. I'm sure you've already done it. What I did was just took it completely apart. I kept everything (including the wood) and sorted all parts by what they are and put in seperate bins. And all miles of wire you get out of it is great and very useful. One thing I always recommend doing is pop all the ICs out of their sockets and labeled the ones that were Lowrey part numbers with the actual IC numbers. There are many cross reference sites telling you what is what. I really love saving these parts. I went and picked up a few other free organs that weren't in great shape and did the same thing with them. I know some people get upset with the concept of harvesting organs for parts but, I save them from going to the dump. I wouldn't do it with a sought after organ unless it's beyond repair. Those just become donors. I feel it's WAY better to harvest them than have them just end up in a landfill. Many people have thanked me for providing much needed parts to repair their organs.
Todd Chandler...what a blast from the past. When did I see you last? Was it 1994, Cary Quad, some loud obnoxious WCCR thing? And now I’m sitting at my organ watching you with an organ video. Too funny where the last nearly 30 years has taken us. -Jason. Yes that one. 😁
Wow! What a blast from the past indeed. You probably already knew all the stuff inside the organ. Hope all is well with you!
you sould of built a mame arcade cabinet out of this
Just got one same model
Is there a switch that says "super sonic"? You could maybe mount on a running hat or shirt or shoe ... for when you want to run really fast!
Love this! I'm totally putting a switch on a trucker hat. Wonder if I could connect it to an old garmin.
@@ToddChandler Oooh! Lap counter for shoustice or beer mile. Each person gets their own switch.
just pin it to your shorts and your automatically turbo fast!
Do you want to keep them mounted on that panel?
Not necessarily.
I bet in the factory there was two operations one group doing the cabinet and another doing the insane electrics and wiring
Why the fuck does this thing have a cockpit like a space shuttle
Make Room, Try harder. There will never again be another great analog electronic organ made. They deserve to be cared for until a proper home is found for them. They make excellent studio instruments. They are absolutely great instruments for young people to learn on. The saddest part is that in 50 years there will be few examples left, but instead of just buying a $200 copy like you can with guitars, the studios will own all of the great Hammond, Conn, Kimball, Baldwin, Yamaha, Wurlitzer, Gulbransen, Rodgers, Allen, Thomas, Lowrey, Kuwai, and European models. ALL PRE 1968 ORGANS USE SIMPLE COMMON DISCRETE ELECTRONIC PARTS. THEY CAN OPERATE FOR HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF YEARS! SAVE THESE INSTRUMENTS.
ouch
Don't wreck a beautiful vintage instrument like that. Thats a sinnnn
well said. I understand he's trying to be cute but comes off a bit snarky and disrespectful.
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