Topsy 3

the first public apperance of my latest Topsy organ. not complete, still to get Glock and decoration.
This was taken at the Little Downham Rally Saturday 21st March. I have incorporated extra features in this organ which I am very pleased with, including an extra rank of melody pipes to brighten the sound when needed, a genuine vibrato (and tremulant, still to be added ) in built motor drive with sensing speed conrol, very slow and easy hand turn. A 64 keyless MIDI organ aprox 25 inches wide carrying weight 60 lbs . Basic building details for the original Topsy organ are already available at a very modest cost, it is my intention to produce a comprehensive set of plans for this new version which will also include extra information about building your own version of Juliana a full size fair organ. See my other videos. I would very much like to know how many may be interested. Please note John Smith plans are now only available from me - at http://www.johnsmithbusker.co.uk

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[GermanStreetOrgan]

Sounds like a dutch street organ without the glockenspeil.

[Bryanncar]

Fantastic! Can't wait to see and hear the finished thing!

Good Luck!

Bry & Ann C.

[Donjohnson124]

Damm! You keep pushing the goalposts wider, John! I though my Topsy was the 'bees knees', now you go and make an even better version, you perisher!

Seriously, another super job, and you are following the computer industry in squeezing more into less!

Well done - Don

[jfbflash]

John, you never cease to astound me! It sounds beautiful.

[bobeileen1]

Magnificent John!! Sounds like a true Dutch street organ. Would certainly be interested in this as a project down the road. Thanks. BobH

[woodman928]

John you done good it sounds great and looks like a great organ as usual from you.

[shirco0]

What a lovely follow-on from "Topsy2" (now "ERNIE" ) Well done John !!

[organfandan]

Put my name on the list for Topsy 3 and Fair Organ plans! These are wonderful machines!

[musicmachinesuk]

Topsy 3 sounds great so far John, looking to seeing a video of it when its finished.

Ben