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General| Type | Tonewheel Organ |
|---|---|
| Tonewheels | 91 |
| Vibrato/Chorus | Yes |
| Percussion | No |
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
| Pedalboard | 25-note |
| Drawbars | 9 per manual |
| Production Period | 1935 |
| External Speaker | Yes |
Describes the console arrangement, pre-set keys, and pistons for tone selection.
Details the drawbar system, tone families (Flute, Diapason, String, Reed), and their qualities.
Covers Chorus Generator, new qualities, toe pistons, tremulant, and swell pedal functions.
Compares Hammond harmonic system to pipe organs and explains drawbar series.
Discusses musical impact, control differences from pipe stops, and specific series.
Lists example tone combinations for various instrument families.
Explains how musical tones are created via electrical signals and the generator.
Details the signal flow and swell pedal's role in volume control.
Provides dimensions and weights for Model A, B, and E consoles, highlighting features.
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