Introduction Farfisa Organs

[hilda_mcgonagall]

I have up in my loft a Farfisa Piano organ, it has across the front Gianorgan, I can't seem to find anything on this particular organ although there seems to be plenty on Farfisa. It once belonged to my daughter and is a fair age can anyone enlighten me on the history of this model . She did tell me she didn't want it any more but I personally like the sound. Any information would be welcome. Thanks Hilda

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi Hilda

I wonder if it's the same as the farfisa Pianorgan 1 I have sitting right here in my studio.

 

[hilda_mcgonagall]

Yes it is exactly like that one except I have the legs, They aren't anything to write home about just screw in table legs. Think I bought this one for a fiver many years ago. Do You know any history. Hilda

 

[old_git]

Hilda,
Wish i could reply in the style of your poet relative, but a total lack of brainpower.
You might be better off asking questions on a 'free reed', piano accordion or organ site. They can be a bit snooty about 'not quite the thing' instruments but will probably refer you to some source of information. They were normally powered by a mains motor and the buttons played chords and I believe that Farfisa was a 'badge' name as the format was fairly common.
I have seen it mentioned on Melodeon.net, but don't tell them I sent you, please.