Conn Home Organ Prelude Model 315, with Cabriole Legs
Dimensions:
Console: 45 3/8"W, 36"H, 23 1/2"D
Bench with storage: 27"W, 22 1/2"H, 14"D
Includes:
Conn Home Organ Course Part I sheet music set;
Con Easy-Play Speed Music books with key board guides;
'E-Z Play Today' music books.
Features:
Transistorized, including generators & amplifier;
Two Separate Built-In Speaker Systems, including Leslie;
Four Families of Tone: Diapason, Flute, String & Reed;
Two 44-Note Keyboards;
13-Note Pedal Board;
Sassy Brass, with automatic wa-wa;
String Bass;
Pedal Sustain, for smooth professional sounding bass;
Super Sole, 16 professional bass patterns at the press of a pedal;
Integrated Circuits, compact solid state;
Reverberation I, II, & III;
Two Separate Tremolo Systems;
Separate Balance Controls per keyboard;
47 Vari-colored Tabs and Controls;
20 Speaking Voices;
Show-Chord;
Strummer Rhythm;
Voiced Fun-Master, automatic pre-voiced percussion;
Guitar Control;
Headphone Jack;
Total Distributed Power, 40 watts.
For local pick-up, please bring assistance.
Sold 'AS IS', needs attention see google remedy below *****.
Google: my conn electronic organ takes a long time to warm up, what's wrong?
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The most likely reason your Conn electronic organ is taking a long time to warm up is due to aging components, specifically the electrolytic capacitors, according to vintage organ repair specialists.
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Here's why and what you can do:
1. Electrolytic capacitors
Degradation over time: These capacitors, essential for stable voltage delivery in various circuits, including the tone generators, naturally degrade over time as the electrolyte solution within them dries up or leaks.
Impact on sound generation: This degradation leads to problems like notes not working at all, producing the wrong octave, or having a buzzy or mangled tone, according to Reverb.
Solution: Replacing these capacitors in the affected circuit sections is often the solution. They are inexpensive, and replacing multiple capacitors in a section is often recommended rather than trying to pinpoint the exact faulty one.
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2. Other potential issues
Dirty contacts: Dirty key contacts or stop tabs can lead to unresponsive keys or stops and crackling noises when activated. Cleaning them with an electronic cleaner can often resolve this.
Transistor failures: Older Conn organs might also experience problems with aging transistors in their circuits, leading to sound dropouts or erratic behavior.
Wiring problems: Loose or broken wires, particularly in the wiring harness, can also cause issues.
Recommendations
Consult a professional: If you're not comfortable working with electronics, especially those involving potentially high voltages, it's best to contact a professional organ repair service for diagnosis and repair.
DIY if you're experienced: If you're experienced with electronics repair and soldering, you can consider attempting the capacitor replacement yourself, says Reverb.
Local repair services
If you're located near Westchester, IL, here are a few potential repair services:
Manny's Organ Service: Located in Chicago, specializing in Hammond organ repair but also servicing other electronic organs.
Organ Service Co Inc: Located in Countryside, IL.
Hammond Organ Co: Located in Elmhurst, IL.
M&S Organ Parts: Located in Chicago.
Soundscript Electronics: Located in the Chicago area, specializing in in-home or on-site repair for digital pianos and electronic organs. (Note: As of March 15, 2024, they were only accepting service requests from past customers).
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