Estey Chord Organ
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:40 amHey folks
I have an Estey Chord Organ model 3005 that I absolutely love and play constantly.
I can't seem to find the date of manufacture or any history. The Estey Organ Museum said they have no idea about it.
It was made using the Estey name under lisence sometime after the Estey Company closed in 1960. By the look and type of organ, I am guessing 1970s but I have no idea.
The sound is much better than the common Magnus organs that operate in the same way and it was meant for adults. There is a version the same as this but for children with smaller keys I have seen at the flea market. The sound is almost like bagpipes or something.
Here are two video links, one of me playing it and another explaining the mechanics inside. There are other chord organ videos on my channel as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8criQgZqMA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUlCF7uVJmk
Here is what the sticker on the back of the organ reads:
Mfg by Estey div. of Miner Ind. inc.
New Kensington, PA 15068 USA
Serial number is 12322
If anyone knows anything about this at all let me know.
Thanks
I have an Estey Chord Organ model 3005 that I absolutely love and play constantly.
I can't seem to find the date of manufacture or any history. The Estey Organ Museum said they have no idea about it.
It was made using the Estey name under lisence sometime after the Estey Company closed in 1960. By the look and type of organ, I am guessing 1970s but I have no idea.
The sound is much better than the common Magnus organs that operate in the same way and it was meant for adults. There is a version the same as this but for children with smaller keys I have seen at the flea market. The sound is almost like bagpipes or something.
Here are two video links, one of me playing it and another explaining the mechanics inside. There are other chord organ videos on my channel as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8criQgZqMA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUlCF7uVJmk
Here is what the sticker on the back of the organ reads:
Mfg by Estey div. of Miner Ind. inc.
New Kensington, PA 15068 USA
Serial number is 12322
If anyone knows anything about this at all let me know.
Thanks