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Electric home organ
Alternate name:Electronic organ
Maker: Conn Organ Corporation
Date: 1976
Place Made:Madison, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: Deluxe 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
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
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
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.
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.
Terms
Credit Line: Gift of Herbert L. Wall, 2000
Not on view
Object number: 09963