Electric theater organ
Date1978 ca.
Place MadeCorinth (assembly) and Rienzi (boards), Mississippi, United States, North America
Place MadeDeKalb, Illinois, United States, North America
Model950-TA
SignedPrinted on paper on back of instrument:DescriptionTop-of-the-line electric organ employing transistor-based tone generation, Orbitz synthesizer, Leslie speaker system, and “Swingin’ Rhythm” pre-programmed accompaniment. The stained “Sable Cherry” case of Model 950-TA is built in imitation of a theater pipe organ console, and the instrument is capable of producing tones and effects suitable for church, theater, and popular music styles. The instrument was owned by Norris Groe (1912-1993), Silver Lake Township, Iowa, who enjoyed playing the instrument in his retirement.
Two console theater organ with additional monophonic Orbitz synthesizer keyboard.
ProvenanceNorris Groe (1912-1993), Silver Lake Township, Iowa, who enjoyed playing the instrument in his retirement.
Credit LineGift of Dan and Tamie Clow, 2009
Object number14384
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