unfortunately, there really is no such thing as cheap wen it comes to buying organs, lol the cheapest second hand one would still come in at a couple of thousand, im 15 and i started about a year or two ago, and i looked and looked and look and to my disappointment, i found nothing, Hope you have better luck!
I do have a video uploaded called "First sounds from the organ" that you can hear a couple of the stops on, but it doesn't sound like much through my camera microphone.
Unfortunately the organ has sat since then, and will probably never be finished. I had high hopes for it, but I ran out of time and money to work on it. Though someday I might have some help, and I could start working on it again. It's been a fun project. If I have to sell it, I'll try to get some more videos first.
I watched a few times your video,with great interest,I have miditzer and am starting on az similar project,although at moment,i just have two basic midi keyboards,pc and software,I also have a console,ready stripped out to start my project,and want to know how,with your original case and components,How the Midi interface is connected/hard wired into the original organ components,I know how it is done electronically with midi leads but i want to do it as you have
That is a wicked project. I wish I had the time and the focus to take on and see through a project like that. I bet the local organ musicians will be lining up to try out your new toy once it is complete. Make sure you add a sequencing feature to capture the songs that some of your more talented visitors may crank out.
Yes, you bought it from E.C. in Toledo--I played the dedication of it in Morenci, and a few shows after that. That console was owned by Richard Chapman in Birmingham, MI, who had it connected to his 9 rank Wurlitzer, which still had a 2 manual relay, so the third manual was not usable! he gave the instrument to the Motor City Chapter.
Yep, that's cool, I've been searching for more background on the console since I got it. Was it originally a green color?
I made a lot of mistakes with this project, mainly removing all the original wiring. Though it was in rough shape, the console will never be original again.
I also spent lots of time filling tons of holes in various places on the console, including an outlet box hole on the left side. Looks like this one has been around, even before it was in Birmingham.
Also, I have cleaned up the wiring a bit since this video. There are more recent ones on my page if you haven't seen those yet.
Sometime soon I hope to get the rest of it back together and make a video about the whole project, with tons of pictures detailing various stages of the restoration.
I wish there was some way to get the original pipes for it.
Wow, I must say that I am impressed with your project. This was something I only dreamed of doing prior to getting an X-fi Soundblaster card. I did put those 'dreams' on the backburner but hearing your demo in another post, I am impressed. How did you get a hold of that magnificent console?
The wiring is in much better shape now than it was in this video. Everything is arranged better and cleaned up a lot. I did post a couple videos of the rewiring a while back.
Ahhh, yes a primary shopping site for me too. Sometimes you can get some pretty good deals there...especially with organs. Sometimes I seen full organs selling for $100 or $200. Amazing. I was thinking about doing what you are doing. As I like both pipe and hammond organs, I was going to add drawbars to a traditional theatre console and midify the whole thing.
Ouch! Not easy parting with a 'B'. I have B4 for my computer. But even though I am not really 'adept' at playing an organ. I DO like to sit at a full console. Someone is selling an Allen 2 manual organ that is close to me. Unfortunately it is one of the older analog types. But it works. I hate to rip apart something that is working...but the price is good. It is just right now I have 'room' issues.
Ive followed the hostory of the wurlitzer now for 30 odd years as i have been playing since I was 12 and would be interested in being in contact and swapping ideas etc
I am on the Yahoo group Theatre-SF, which discusses Miditzer and similar setups for theatre organ emulation. Right now we are on the topic of making some larger sound samples for Miditzer etc., based on the Gigasampler format.
I havent heard of that one and would be interested in making contact with you,I have been playing wurlitzer since the age of 12,I have miditzer atm on pc but with only one midi keyboard but have recordings of me on a real wurlitzer but audio only
Brilliant video`s,being a theatre organ enthusiast from England and having played quite a few wurlitzer and compton theatre organs,I wish i wasnt in London..keep them coming & good luck with the project,I`m working on the Miditzer project At the moment which is a replica 2/16 wurlitzer on the Pc
thanks for letting me see what i`m getting myslef into. I`d never had known how much work was going to be involved without this video. Good luck, hope it works well for you.
I think I got in far over my head (and budget) with this project. The worst part is I made several mistakes that ruined the value of the organ. I should have left the original wiring and combination action intact and simply repaired it. This is my first ever organ restoration though, and I'm learning as I go :-)
Wow, that is some serious work to undertake, and I wish you every possible success. Thank you for posting this video and giving us a great tour of the organ. I can't wait to hear it!
I really appreciate the time you have taken to show us this. You have a passion, and it really shows. I wish you the best of luck to the very end, and know this organ will sound fantastic!
How would it have produce sound back in 1927, as they did not have midi controllers or computers?
haz939 1 year ago
@haz939 It originally was a pipe organ.
Maxxarcade 1 year ago
hello there i'm 12 years old I can play the organ but i wanna know how to get a cheap organ
dominich4962 3 years ago
unfortunately, there really is no such thing as cheap wen it comes to buying organs, lol the cheapest second hand one would still come in at a couple of thousand, im 15 and i started about a year or two ago, and i looked and looked and look and to my disappointment, i found nothing, Hope you have better luck!
Regards
Hector
Classicalytrained 2 years ago
are you loking for a hammond or a theater organ lik this one in the video?
SkateYourOwnStyle 2 years ago
PLEAAAAAAAAAAAASE Use the camera better the next time. I'm seasick........ now.
paranormaalutrecht 3 years ago
nice! i unfortunately know nothing about organs, but it's pretty cool.
arinlares 3 years ago
Can,t wait.... Love to hear !!
earlph 3 years ago
I do have a video uploaded called "First sounds from the organ" that you can hear a couple of the stops on, but it doesn't sound like much through my camera microphone.
Unfortunately the organ has sat since then, and will probably never be finished. I had high hopes for it, but I ran out of time and money to work on it. Though someday I might have some help, and I could start working on it again. It's been a fun project. If I have to sell it, I'll try to get some more videos first.
Maxxarcade 3 years ago
Hi there buddy
I watched a few times your video,with great interest,I have miditzer and am starting on az similar project,although at moment,i just have two basic midi keyboards,pc and software,I also have a console,ready stripped out to start my project,and want to know how,with your original case and components,How the Midi interface is connected/hard wired into the original organ components,I know how it is done electronically with midi leads but i want to do it as you have
compact400 3 years ago
Hang in there, bud!
You're doin well!
herbgarratt 4 years ago
That is a wicked project. I wish I had the time and the focus to take on and see through a project like that. I bet the local organ musicians will be lining up to try out your new toy once it is complete. Make sure you add a sequencing feature to capture the songs that some of your more talented visitors may crank out.
sync5controller 4 years ago
The control system in the console has a record function, but I haven't got it working 100% yet.
Have you seen the later videos of the organ? This video is pretty old.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
Just wanted to know what your sound engine program is that you have running on Linux Ubuntu.
jeuxdorgue 4 years ago
jOrgan, and 2 Qsynth engines; one for each sound card. Using VirMIDI and Jack to patch them together.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
Did you get this console out of Toledo? if so I think I know that console. Great project, keep us informed on your progress
56Packman 4 years ago
Yep, it was at the Redford for storage for some time, then in Morenci, then I bought it from a guy in Toledo.
wizard8575 4 years ago
Darn it, I posted with my Cousin's name again... Forgot to log out after using my computer :-)
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
Yes, you bought it from E.C. in Toledo--I played the dedication of it in Morenci, and a few shows after that. That console was owned by Richard Chapman in Birmingham, MI, who had it connected to his 9 rank Wurlitzer, which still had a 2 manual relay, so the third manual was not usable! he gave the instrument to the Motor City Chapter.
56Packman 4 years ago
Yep, that's cool, I've been searching for more background on the console since I got it. Was it originally a green color?
I made a lot of mistakes with this project, mainly removing all the original wiring. Though it was in rough shape, the console will never be original again.
I also spent lots of time filling tons of holes in various places on the console, including an outlet box hole on the left side. Looks like this one has been around, even before it was in Birmingham.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
Also, I have cleaned up the wiring a bit since this video. There are more recent ones on my page if you haven't seen those yet.
Sometime soon I hope to get the rest of it back together and make a video about the whole project, with tons of pictures detailing various stages of the restoration.
I wish there was some way to get the original pipes for it.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
Wow, I must say that I am impressed with your project. This was something I only dreamed of doing prior to getting an X-fi Soundblaster card. I did put those 'dreams' on the backburner but hearing your demo in another post, I am impressed. How did you get a hold of that magnificent console?
jukingeo 4 years ago
Ebay :-)
The wiring is in much better shape now than it was in this video. Everything is arranged better and cleaned up a lot. I did post a couple videos of the rewiring a while back.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
Ahhh, yes a primary shopping site for me too. Sometimes you can get some pretty good deals there...especially with organs. Sometimes I seen full organs selling for $100 or $200. Amazing. I was thinking about doing what you are doing. As I like both pipe and hammond organs, I was going to add drawbars to a traditional theatre console and midify the whole thing.
jukingeo 4 years ago
I had a Hammond B3 until earlier this year when I had to sell it :-( I still have a Hammond T-233 that my Great Grandma bought new.
The theatre organ console was a $500 Ebay project. It was a real mess, but it's come a long way.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
Ouch! Not easy parting with a 'B'. I have B4 for my computer. But even though I am not really 'adept' at playing an organ. I DO like to sit at a full console. Someone is selling an Allen 2 manual organ that is close to me. Unfortunately it is one of the older analog types. But it works. I hate to rip apart something that is working...but the price is good. It is just right now I have 'room' issues.
jukingeo 4 years ago
Ive followed the hostory of the wurlitzer now for 30 odd years as i have been playing since I was 12 and would be interested in being in contact and swapping ideas etc
Chris Nield
London
mercedesboi64 4 years ago
I am on the Yahoo group Theatre-SF, which discusses Miditzer and similar setups for theatre organ emulation. Right now we are on the topic of making some larger sound samples for Miditzer etc., based on the Gigasampler format.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
I havent heard of that one and would be interested in making contact with you,I have been playing wurlitzer since the age of 12,I have miditzer atm on pc but with only one midi keyboard but have recordings of me on a real wurlitzer but audio only
Chris Nield
London
mercedesboi64 4 years ago
Brilliant video`s,being a theatre organ enthusiast from England and having played quite a few wurlitzer and compton theatre organs,I wish i wasnt in London..keep them coming & good luck with the project,I`m working on the Miditzer project At the moment which is a replica 2/16 wurlitzer on the Pc
mercedesboi64 4 years ago
Miditzer is what started it all for me, and inspired me to buy this console. Then I discovered jOrgan, which is what my organ is currently based on.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
WOW I WANT ONE
jamez123123 4 years ago
No you don't :-)
Unless you have the theatre to go with it maybe. This thing has no resale value.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
lol i just want it to play on!
i love jamming away on a wurlitzer just playing what ever comes in my head!
and i could put it in Spotlights theatre (the theatre i'm the sound and light guy for! ) i'm sure they wouldnt mind hehe
jamez123123 4 years ago
thanks for letting me see what i`m getting myslef into. I`d never had known how much work was going to be involved without this video. Good luck, hope it works well for you.
acchos 4 years ago
What organ are you working on? If it is one of the ones at Boardwalk Hall, those make mine look like a toy!
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
my own compton 357. I`m acually just thinking about gutting it all out and putting in midi manuals from classical organ works.
I wich i was workin on teh ones in A.C, that would be an experience.
acchos 4 years ago
I think I got in far over my head (and budget) with this project. The worst part is I made several mistakes that ruined the value of the organ. I should have left the original wiring and combination action intact and simply repaired it. This is my first ever organ restoration though, and I'm learning as I go :-)
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
Wow, that is some serious work to undertake, and I wish you every possible success. Thank you for posting this video and giving us a great tour of the organ. I can't wait to hear it!
wrighty205 4 years ago
I really appreciate the time you have taken to show us this. You have a passion, and it really shows. I wish you the best of luck to the very end, and know this organ will sound fantastic!
Organgrinder010 4 years ago