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Novachord
Novachord
Novachord

Novachord

Alternate name(s)
  • Electric organ
  • Electronic organ
Date1939-1942 ca.
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Modelnone
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on front: HAMMOND
Markingsnone
DescriptionDials on front (L to R):

Deep Tone First Resonator Second Resonator Third Resonator Brilliant Tone Full Tone
Off 1 2 3 Off 1 2 3 Off 1 2 3 Off 1 2 3 Off 1 2 3 Off 1 2 3

Bright Mellow Attack Fast Combination Volume High Normal
(Balancer) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Percussion 4 3 2 1 Low Vibrato
Slow off, on

Soft Bass Strong Bass Singing
1 2 3 1 2 3

Small Vibrato Starter on
off, on lift and release off

There are 3 pedals and a swell-type pedal, 6 octaves: FF- e4; Plastic piano/ keyboard organ. Hinges on bass end, so entire top can be lifted up. Switch cover missing.
Credit LineGift of Bob Frazer, 1997
Object number06080
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