Well guys the mystery of what a Versatone Footnote is over, someone on the Organ Forum explained it. Apparently it is like the Trek II system of 'string bass' for the pedals. he said the Trek was a better system so the Versatone never took off. Personally I'd like to see actual bass strings under each pedal and then use pick-ups to give it a genuine bass guitar tone ( for those who like that). If you look at a pedal harpsichord this is what gave me the idea.
Wonderful album! I saw Bob at a Jelani Eddington concert. I appreciate his talent. Its great to hear an anolog Thomas played so well! Digital organs can't duplicate what these 60s organs can do. Thanks for sharing the whole album!
The analog organs sound more "alive" than digital. I have heard a few very modern digital organs that are an improvement, but still it is the older models that my ears enjoy the most.
Well guys the mystery of what a Versatone Footnote is over, someone on the Organ Forum explained it. Apparently it is like the Trek II system of 'string bass' for the pedals. he said the Trek was a better system so the Versatone never took off. Personally I'd like to see actual bass strings under each pedal and then use pick-ups to give it a genuine bass guitar tone ( for those who like that). If you look at a pedal harpsichord this is what gave me the idea.
paulj0557 3 months ago
Wonderful album! I saw Bob at a Jelani Eddington concert. I appreciate his talent. Its great to hear an anolog Thomas played so well! Digital organs can't duplicate what these 60s organs can do. Thanks for sharing the whole album!
2reeler 3 months ago
The analog organs sound more "alive" than digital. I have heard a few very modern digital organs that are an improvement, but still it is the older models that my ears enjoy the most.
Wurlitzer2ify 3 months ago
Bob Ralston is one of the very best organist and plays my favorite, the Thomas organ! I love the sound of a Thomas organ.
patsaxon 3 months ago