konaboy Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I remember a web page describing an organ controller project. The guy built the 2 manuals using parts salvaged from a couple of Fatar controllers. ANybody got the link? hang out with me at woody piano shack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanZea Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Here's my page: Homemade Hammond The page you were looking for (the same page I got my idea from) is gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konaboy Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 Fantastic job - that page was just what I was looking for I've got as far as making a base and a support for the upper manual. My weapons are a Nord Electro 61 for upper manual and a cheapo Fatar 161 for the bottom. Cheapo is the word. Whilst the keyboard itself is great, the plastic casing is a disgrace! It flexes and it is held together by self tapping screws into plastic - some of which were broken. If you press the top of the case, the keys depress too Disgusting I use the top of the Fatar to support the Electro so this is a problem. I have taken the Fatar apart and added wooden bracing inside to eliminate the bounce. It's ok now, but I hate the cheap case so much that I'm thinking of throwing it away and just using the keys, rather like you did. hang out with me at woody piano shack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 That is one nice piece of work, Van! Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhunter Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 wow! and it's red. Eric, you're gonna want one of these Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Originally posted by Manhunter: wow! and it's red. Eric, you're gonna want one of these Well, I've already hit my quota of red instruments for 2005 and I still need to save room for the STAGE that I'm sure I'll order in some drunken evening of GAS-induced motivation. Heck, if I can have some bourbon and type up posts that I cannot remember the next day, then why not do something like order new gear and then just act surprised when it arrives! That could be my new ploy with the wife - "Honey, I honestly have NO IDEA what that large box on the back porch is. I cannot remember ordering anything. Maybe one of those places finally sent me some free gear?" Actually, this one is pretty cool as well. Regards, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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