There really is no future in the classical organ market as it is declining rapidly. The only organs now being used in churches is the Hammond organ. But due to available organist in the USA, many churches that I had visited has replaced their church organs with acoustic grand pianos. I do not see much of a future in both Allen or Rodgers. The only remaining home organ company is the Lowrey organ company and they now have 2 new church models.
Hi Rodger, It's an analog organ that Rodgers produced around the early 1980's. They built about 84 of them. Although there was a "stock" model Century 340 it seems that many were semi-custom or custom. The 340 was the last of the Rodgers analog theatre organs and incorporated features like second-touch, pizzicato, sustenuto. My 340 had been heavily modified in some areas which could account some for the sound difference.
Hi Rodger, It's an analog organ that Rodgers produced around the early 1980's. They built about 84 of them. Although there was a "stock" model Century 340 it seems that many were semi-custom or custom. The 340 was the last of the Rodgers analog theatre organs and incorporated features like second-touch, pizzicato, sustenuto. My 340 had been heavily modified in some areas which could account some for the sound difference.
@trio321b Thank you for your info. You seem to know more than the Rodgers factory.
They have little info on the older analog organs. I am trying to find a good MIDI system for mine. I wne through quite an ordeal and now my keyboards are leaning against the wall. I finally have another tech coming next week to put them back.
So sad that the organ market has died and no one is buying such organs any more. Lowrey is one of the last home organ manufactures in the USA as many other manufactures went out of business. I am not sure if Allen organ company and Rodgers will be around much longer if churches are just using pianos in their services?
@patsaxon Not to worry about Rodgers or Allen as they are strong and will be around for quite some time yet. Churches are both their bread and butter however Allen is the only original manufacturer still making theatre organs if you could afford one. Rodgers is very strong in the church organ market. They could once again make theatre organs but choose not too for whatever reason. Both manufacturers older analog consoles are still in great condition, worthy of digital conversions like I've done.
Yes, it has 2nd touch on the Accompaniment manual with three voices (Post Horn, Trumpet, Tibia) and two couplers (Solo to Acc, Great to Acc Octave) available. It also has Sustenuto and a Pizzicato coupler on the Great. It has a theatre organ specification but it does have various Diapason, Flute, String, String Celeste, Trumpet stops a few couplers (including manuals to pedal) and many tremulant controls. It's also an AGO spec console.
There really is no future in the classical organ market as it is declining rapidly. The only organs now being used in churches is the Hammond organ. But due to available organist in the USA, many churches that I had visited has replaced their church organs with acoustic grand pianos. I do not see much of a future in both Allen or Rodgers. The only remaining home organ company is the Lowrey organ company and they now have 2 new church models.
patsaxon 8 months ago
Is tis organ digital or analog? What year was it made. I have a 333 and the voices on your sound very different.
Roger
operationroger1 1 year ago
@operationroger1
Hi Rodger, It's an analog organ that Rodgers produced around the early 1980's. They built about 84 of them. Although there was a "stock" model Century 340 it seems that many were semi-custom or custom. The 340 was the last of the Rodgers analog theatre organs and incorporated features like second-touch, pizzicato, sustenuto. My 340 had been heavily modified in some areas which could account some for the sound difference.
trio321b 1 year ago
@operationroger1
Hi Rodger, It's an analog organ that Rodgers produced around the early 1980's. They built about 84 of them. Although there was a "stock" model Century 340 it seems that many were semi-custom or custom. The 340 was the last of the Rodgers analog theatre organs and incorporated features like second-touch, pizzicato, sustenuto. My 340 had been heavily modified in some areas which could account some for the sound difference.
trio321b 1 year ago
@trio321b Thank you for your info. You seem to know more than the Rodgers factory.
They have little info on the older analog organs. I am trying to find a good MIDI system for mine. I wne through quite an ordeal and now my keyboards are leaning against the wall. I finally have another tech coming next week to put them back.
Do you have any expereince with Artisan>
my e-mail is: Leirprivate@aol.com
Take care.
Roger
operationroger1 1 year ago
So sad that the organ market has died and no one is buying such organs any more. Lowrey is one of the last home organ manufactures in the USA as many other manufactures went out of business. I am not sure if Allen organ company and Rodgers will be around much longer if churches are just using pianos in their services?
patsaxon 1 year ago
@patsaxon Not to worry about Rodgers or Allen as they are strong and will be around for quite some time yet. Churches are both their bread and butter however Allen is the only original manufacturer still making theatre organs if you could afford one. Rodgers is very strong in the church organ market. They could once again make theatre organs but choose not too for whatever reason. Both manufacturers older analog consoles are still in great condition, worthy of digital conversions like I've done.
kingjames8283 8 months ago
Does this organ have 2nd touch, and is it just theater organ sounds, or is it theater and classical organ sounds?
The2010SnowDay 1 year ago
Yes, it has 2nd touch on the Accompaniment manual with three voices (Post Horn, Trumpet, Tibia) and two couplers (Solo to Acc, Great to Acc Octave) available. It also has Sustenuto and a Pizzicato coupler on the Great. It has a theatre organ specification but it does have various Diapason, Flute, String, String Celeste, Trumpet stops a few couplers (including manuals to pedal) and many tremulant controls. It's also an AGO spec console.
trio321b 1 year ago
ah one of my dream organs! :D
Brandotuomikoski 1 year ago