I wonder if the 'flashing' of the lights was originally indeed connected to the temple blocks? They seem a bit busy to me? But it's a very nice organ, playing very well!
If I remember correctly, I connected the flash switch to the bass drum. But there was no tubing intact when I got the organ, so I have no idea where A Bursens had it connected.
There is only one change which basically just blinks more lamps on and off. I changed it to the snare drum roll and like it there best. In the video it was connected to the high hat cymbal. I added the lamp to light up the Accordion keyboard when it is switched on.
0:39-0:44 (bars 9-12 of the chorus of "Woody Woodpecker") sounds a lot like bars 25-28 of the chorus to "When the Red Red Robin...". Then again, there are some of other 20's tunes that use a similar passage, namely "When the Nightingale Sings"; perhaps it was a "bird" in-joke?
What do the neighbors say? I've heard several dance organs in houses, and the owners all have novel ways of dealing with the sound issue. So, I'm just curious.
Hi, thanks for posting these, your Arburo sounds great! I've just started to restore an Arburo that I've recently imported. This has given me the impetus to get out to the barn and tackle the next bit!!!
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swirus007 3 years ago
I love it loud - great!
kirmesorgelfan 3 years ago
I wonder if the 'flashing' of the lights was originally indeed connected to the temple blocks? They seem a bit busy to me? But it's a very nice organ, playing very well!
bietebouwer 3 years ago
If I remember correctly, I connected the flash switch to the bass drum. But there was no tubing intact when I got the organ, so I have no idea where A Bursens had it connected.
mechmusicman 3 years ago
The lighting changes are normally connected to the registers.
Most of the smaller Decap cafe organs use the lighting in this way.
StuartMulcrow 2 years ago
Stuart,
There is only one change which basically just blinks more lamps on and off. I changed it to the snare drum roll and like it there best. In the video it was connected to the high hat cymbal. I added the lamp to light up the Accordion keyboard when it is switched on.
mechmusicman 2 years ago
Is it just me, or does part of the Woody Woodpecker song sound like a demented rip-off of "When the Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along"?
KawhackitaRag 3 years ago
I just don't hear it.
mechmusicman 3 years ago
0:39-0:44 (bars 9-12 of the chorus of "Woody Woodpecker") sounds a lot like bars 25-28 of the chorus to "When the Red Red Robin...". Then again, there are some of other 20's tunes that use a similar passage, namely "When the Nightingale Sings"; perhaps it was a "bird" in-joke?
KawhackitaRag 3 years ago
What do the neighbors say? I've heard several dance organs in houses, and the owners all have novel ways of dealing with the sound issue. So, I'm just curious.
KawhackitaRag 3 years ago
The only comment from a neighbor was that he felt like he lived next door to a silent movie theater.
mechmusicman 3 years ago
hahaha Great :)
robindeorgelman 3 years ago 2
Hi, thanks for posting these, your Arburo sounds great! I've just started to restore an Arburo that I've recently imported. This has given me the impetus to get out to the barn and tackle the next bit!!!
Regards, Bill
arburobill 3 years ago 2