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Electric home organ

Alternate name(s)

Electronic organ

Date1976

Place MadeMadison, Indiana, United States, North America

ModelDeluxe Rhapsody 628

Serial No.641066 (organ), 641083 (pedal)

SignedStamped on blue metal plaque screwed to back of organ: THE CONN RHAPSODY ORGAN / MODEL 628 TYPE 004 STYLE 012 FINISH 033 / SERIAL NUMBER 641066 / VOLTS 120 HERTZ 60 WATTS 150 AMPS / MAXIMUM LINE CURRENT TO SPEAKER AMPS 5 / PATENT NOTICE LISTING INSIDE CABINET / CONN ORGAN CORP., OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS / MADE IN MADISON. INDIANA, USA. / LISTED / 534 H
Signature Information found on green label on back of speaker: Leslie ® / ORGAN SPEAKER / “PIPE VOICE OF THE ELECTRIC ORGAN” ® / MODEL 251 SERIAL H 64435
MarkingsPrinted on black, adhesive label on back of organ: CAUTION / TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER / OR BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. / REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Hand written on white adhesive label on back of organ: Sandy’s Keyboard World / 1-31-76 / $3155
Written underneath pedalboard on “middle” C pedal in black medium: 641083
DescriptionConn Rhapsody, Model 628. Two 61-note keyboards, 25-note pedalboard. Six pedal stops, 46 keyboard stops, as well as 27 rhythm options in varying combinations. Walnut finish. External speaker included - Leslie speaker model 251

According to Margaret Downie Banks' Conn organ research, the 628 Rhapsody model was introduced in the fall of 1969 and sold until ca. 1976. Catalog description: Two, 61-note manuals and 25-note pedalboard featuring 20 speaking voices, including chimes, as well as separate tone generators for each pitch; Chorus Control*; and electronic tremolo. In 1973, this model was provided with the One-Man Band*. Furnished in walnut or mahogany finishes and available with or without a locking fallboard. Dimensions: 40" high, 27 1/8" deep, 52 1/8" wide. Approximately 3,100 units of this model were forecast to be sold between 1973-1976
DimensionsOrgan Dimensions:
Length: 52-1/8 in
Width: 27-1/8 in
Height: 40 in
Weight: 335 lbs.
Speaker Dimensions:
Length: 29 in
Width: 22-1/2 in
Height: 41 in
Weight: 164 lbs.
ProvenanceBought off the floor at Sandy’s Keyboard World in 1976 by Herbert L. Wall of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Credit LineGift of Herbert L. Wall, 2000

Object number09963

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