The organ in the video appears to be a Conn 650 not a 651. The 651 had diapason, string, and feed voices on the great manual at 8' with 16', unison off & 4' couplers. They appear to be missing from the instrument being played.
I bought my 651 for $3200 back in the late 60's. That was when they came out with the 652 which had a transposer. But you are right. The 651 was a better instrument. The one I am playing here is located in the lobby of a Cleveland Hospital. The patients and staff love to hear it. It needs some work but still plays. Next time I record it I am going to get a direct connection to the output. The audience didn't help...lol. Thanks for your comments. Having major back surgery on Aug. 10.
Hello and thanks for your question. Yes, I'm a graduate of DeVry. Usually when a fuse blows the results can go two ways. First, it saved further damage and you lucked out. Second, and not so good, it didn't blow fast enough and the short compromised some of the conponents. You can measure both but discharge the cap first. Be very careful with that cap. D.C. paralyzes muscles. If the fuse blows again, you may have a large paperweight since parts may be very hard to find. Good luck.
Hi, @mrfixitcoach I actually got a Thomas Palace III ( picked up for $100). By your name I thought you might be able to help me with a repair problem I'm having with the Thomas Palace III. It works 100%. I was hearing a hum from the leaking filter capacitors so I decided to change them. Well, I accidentally soldered in the giant 3,000 uf at 25 volts ( it's solid state) in backwards. It played for a second then blew the fuse. Do you think I damaged the power transistors or will the diodes go 1st?
There is a Conn 651 currently on craigslist in Cleveland ( which is northeast Ohio by the way)...it's not this organ pictured there sitting in that garage for the ad is it? I am NOT affiliated. Ah' how we change as we get older. 20 years ago I was playing death metal in a band and never wanted to grow old. Now I WANT to grow old and play the theater organ in a nursing home! Really. I have a 625t Wurlitzer theater organ, but I like the Conn theater organs.
@paulj0557 Sorry, I just noticed your post from 2 months ago. I'm not familiar with the T287 but probably played it at one point in time. Been at it since '67 as Grand Organist for the N.J. Masonic Order. I just developed an electronic page turner using the Sprint Evo and monitor for the music rack. No more books to carry or lighting to see the music. It's the only phone to do it. Just hope nobody calls you during a performance...lol.
Interesting ! You're probably right. Very observant. Next time I'm there I'll check the back of the organ. Thanks.
mrfixitcoach 1 month ago
The organ in the video appears to be a Conn 650 not a 651. The 651 had diapason, string, and feed voices on the great manual at 8' with 16', unison off & 4' couplers. They appear to be missing from the instrument being played.
torganist 2 months ago
I bought my 651 for $3200 back in the late 60's. That was when they came out with the 652 which had a transposer. But you are right. The 651 was a better instrument. The one I am playing here is located in the lobby of a Cleveland Hospital. The patients and staff love to hear it. It needs some work but still plays. Next time I record it I am going to get a direct connection to the output. The audience didn't help...lol. Thanks for your comments. Having major back surgery on Aug. 10.
mrfixitcoach 7 months ago
How are you getting the glock sound on the solo manual? I didn't think the Conn 651 had a glock other than a filtered chime stop.
monkeywho 8 months ago
Hello and thanks for your question. Yes, I'm a graduate of DeVry. Usually when a fuse blows the results can go two ways. First, it saved further damage and you lucked out. Second, and not so good, it didn't blow fast enough and the short compromised some of the conponents. You can measure both but discharge the cap first. Be very careful with that cap. D.C. paralyzes muscles. If the fuse blows again, you may have a large paperweight since parts may be very hard to find. Good luck.
Ross
mrfixitcoach 11 months ago
@mrfixitcoach My 651 was rescued from an estate, along with two Electro-Voice 255 leslie speakers and all
cables. I have managed to repair most of the problems, but God help me if I ever need components for mine.
These were, in my estimation, better built than the later 652 and 653 models. Kudos on a fine performance!! Keep it up!!
dieselheart001 7 months ago
Hi, @mrfixitcoach I actually got a Thomas Palace III ( picked up for $100). By your name I thought you might be able to help me with a repair problem I'm having with the Thomas Palace III. It works 100%. I was hearing a hum from the leaking filter capacitors so I decided to change them. Well, I accidentally soldered in the giant 3,000 uf at 25 volts ( it's solid state) in backwards. It played for a second then blew the fuse. Do you think I damaged the power transistors or will the diodes go 1st?
paulj0557 11 months ago
There is a Conn 651 currently on craigslist in Cleveland ( which is northeast Ohio by the way)...it's not this organ pictured there sitting in that garage for the ad is it? I am NOT affiliated. Ah' how we change as we get older. 20 years ago I was playing death metal in a band and never wanted to grow old. Now I WANT to grow old and play the theater organ in a nursing home! Really. I have a 625t Wurlitzer theater organ, but I like the Conn theater organs.
Anyone familiar with a Thomas 287?Like?
paulj0557 1 year ago
@paulj0557 Sorry, I just noticed your post from 2 months ago. I'm not familiar with the T287 but probably played it at one point in time. Been at it since '67 as Grand Organist for the N.J. Masonic Order. I just developed an electronic page turner using the Sprint Evo and monitor for the music rack. No more books to carry or lighting to see the music. It's the only phone to do it. Just hope nobody calls you during a performance...lol.
Ross
mrfixitcoach 11 months ago