the "magic tone selector" buttons on the right that you could not get to work are indeed controlled by the wooden knee lever on the bottom; you're supposed to move it with your knee when you're sitting down at the organ
1000 is the base model, the 72 is the furniture style which is walnut veneer. The Leslie is licensed by Leslie and it sounds terrific compared to a plain speaker. It's a rotating styrofoam baffle over a full range speaker. It's quite a bit less effective than a Leslie cab with rotating HF horns on top of a rotating baffle. We sold mostly the 800 series spinets at $1795-1995. They underdesigned the Leslie mount in that organ and the mount would break easily if the organ got sufficient mechanical shock. It happened more than it should have, as we were constantly schlepping them in and out of demos at county fairs and in people's homes.
@@ElectronicInspiration yes, ghastly expensive. The retail markup was excessive. The Kimball factory would print up a price list with any numbers the boss wanted
@@ElectronicInspiration The most expensive ones were consoles, and although my boss was known to buy 50 Kimball organs and pianos at a time, he did not keep a Kimball console organ in stock. Going from memory, I think I remember $4995 for a Kimball console. In perspective, considering the value of $1 US, that is an obscene price for what's inside the cabinet. Kimball was owned by the Jasper Furniture Company when I was selling them. The cabinets were first rate, but our service tech was not a fan of Kimball products for electronic design and reliability. The easy play features made them easy to demo and sell.
Hi I just acquired a kimball synthetic swinger piano organ piano I did not acquire the owners manual . Was wondering if there was a way I could obtain or get a copy of this owners manual
Have you yet or can you please post the owners manual somewhere. I got one given to me from my great grandparents and I’m trying to learn how to use it. It’s the exact model. Thank you!
Can this model of Kimball Organs be outfitted with an Ear phone Jack? My Kimball Organ is also the Entertainer III, Syntha-Swinger 1000, which looks very similar to the demonstrator model in your video: the keys are exactly alike.
I'm pretty sure all of these organs have a headphone jack. it is on the same metal plate as the knee lever is attached to (to the right under the bottom keyboard) Make sure to turn the organ off before plugging or unplugging a headphone jack as it might damage the amplifiers. Also, they need to be stereo for the same reason. All of the bass comes out of the right ear and the tibias come out of the other so it might be a little bit unpleasant to listen to, but you might be able to get a headphone mixer to solve the problem.
@@ElectronicInspiration So kind of you to take the time to answer . I will get on my hands and knees with a Flash light to see… based on your certainty that this model of organ already has a ‘Headphone jack’ ! If not, my question remains: Can it be fitted with such a necessary accessory that would permit me to practice without disturbing my neighbors???
There is a headphones jack on the underneath of the keyboard on the right. You have to basically lay on the floor to see it under there. It's a 1/4" phone Jack.
@@joegood2474 Found it, using a flashlight and magnifying glass. ( see my chat, above - a month ago. ) Have been enjoying the inspiration and entertainment that this beautiful instrument can provide.!!!
GOOD NEWS … and… MuchThanks!!! Indeed there is an access ‘Port’ for a Headphone jack located where you directed me to look: on the Medal Plate, next to the Knee Lever. However; this ‘Port’ has a screw-on type of protruding rim, which suggests that there must be a specific design for the attachment end of the cable. I have several adapters for large and small metal plug-in headphones. But they all are designed to be pushed into the port, as opposed to screwing them onto the rim. I will search on-line to see if anyone has the kind of ‘Headphone’ that will work with this type of Listening Port. Mean while, do you happen to have any information about this exclusive type of ‘Headphone’s??
i have never heard of this type of headphone port. Have you tried pulling it out with a bit of force to see if it is an adapter added on by the previous owner?
No…I have not tried pulling out anything on this Used Organ, that I just acquired from Liberty Thrift Store on Wednesday of last week. Trust me: if something can be damaged through zealous ignorance, that would be my lot with this organ. So far, Every key and each pedal plays true to tone, for which I am immensely grateful. Earlier today, I Googled the types of ‘screw on adapters as well as screw-on couplers. It somehow occurred to me that what I need is a ‘Coupler’ (female type) that will allow me to utilize the Push in type of Head-phones . There are several types of ‘Female couplers’ on eBay for less than $20.00. Since Kimball Organ/Piano does not offer any such accessory, I will try my luck with the modestly priced gadgets on eBay. I will keep you posted, in case someone else runs into this challenge!! Thanks again for taking the time to reply!!!
the "magic tone selector" buttons on the right that you could not get to work are indeed controlled by the wooden knee lever on the bottom; you're supposed to move it with your knee when you're sitting down at the organ
Thanks. I figured it out after i made the video
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1000 is the base model, the 72 is the furniture style which is walnut veneer. The Leslie is licensed by Leslie and it sounds terrific compared to a plain speaker. It's a rotating styrofoam baffle over a full range speaker. It's quite a bit less effective than a Leslie cab with rotating HF horns on top of a rotating baffle. We sold mostly the 800 series spinets at $1795-1995. They underdesigned the Leslie mount in that organ and the mount would break easily if the organ got sufficient mechanical shock. It happened more than it should have, as we were constantly schlepping them in and out of demos at county fairs and in people's homes.
Very interesting information. I appreciate the little history lesson. thanks.
It is a Kimball Syntha Swinger 1000
yes.
I was selling for a Kimball dealer in this era. I believe our list price on the 1000s was $3500-3995 depending on furniture style.
Quite expensive. Good to know
@@ElectronicInspiration yes, ghastly expensive. The retail markup was excessive. The Kimball factory would print up a price list with any numbers the boss wanted
@@wjniemi if you know, what was the cost of the top-of-the-line models?
@@ElectronicInspiration The most expensive ones were consoles, and although my boss was known to buy 50 Kimball organs and pianos at a time, he did not keep a Kimball console organ in stock. Going from memory, I think I remember $4995 for a Kimball console. In perspective, considering the value of $1 US, that is an obscene price for what's inside the cabinet. Kimball was owned by the Jasper Furniture Company when I was selling them. The cabinets were first rate, but our service tech was not a fan of Kimball products for electronic design and reliability. The easy play features made them easy to demo and sell.
Hi I just acquired a kimball synthetic swinger piano organ piano I did not acquire the owners manual . Was wondering if there was a way I could obtain or get a copy of this owners manual
You'd meantione dthat you would do a video of the manual - but I can't seem to find it - did you not get to that yet?
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Have you yet or can you please post the owners manual somewhere. I got one given to me from my great grandparents and I’m trying to learn how to use it. It’s the exact model. Thank you!
still waiting!
I just picked up one of these from a nunnery! No owners manual though, so I think you should post more of that 😅
Sure. A follow up video of this is coming soon. I will be sure to include all of the pages!
A whole organ just on the side of the road? Damn I gotta move closer to you.
i know! many people just don't want them anymore
Can this model of Kimball Organs be outfitted with an Ear phone Jack? My Kimball Organ is also the Entertainer III, Syntha-Swinger 1000, which looks very similar to the demonstrator model in your video: the keys are exactly alike.
I'm pretty sure all of these organs have a headphone jack. it is on the same metal plate as the knee lever is attached to (to the right under the bottom keyboard) Make sure to turn the organ off before plugging or unplugging a headphone jack as it might damage the amplifiers. Also, they need to be stereo for the same reason. All of the bass comes out of the right ear and the tibias come out of the other so it might be a little bit unpleasant to listen to, but you might be able to get a headphone mixer to solve the problem.
@@ElectronicInspiration So kind of you to take the time to answer . I will get on my hands and knees with a Flash light to see… based on your certainty that this model of organ already has a ‘Headphone jack’ ! If not, my question remains: Can it be fitted with such a necessary accessory that would permit me to practice without disturbing my neighbors???
There is a headphones jack on the underneath of the keyboard on the right. You have to basically lay on the floor to see it under there. It's a 1/4" phone Jack.
@@joegood2474 Found it, using a flashlight and magnifying glass. ( see my chat, above - a month ago. ) Have been enjoying the inspiration and entertainment that this beautiful instrument can provide.!!!
Is this organ heavy? Did you load it on it's back when transporting? Thanks for your video. Very helpful!
It was across the road so it took 3 or 4 people to waddle it across. Probably more than 100kg and definitely heavier than a reed organ
GOOD NEWS … and… MuchThanks!!! Indeed there is an access ‘Port’ for a Headphone jack located where you directed me to look: on the Medal Plate, next to the Knee Lever. However; this ‘Port’ has a screw-on type of protruding rim, which suggests that there must be a specific design for the attachment end of the cable. I have several adapters for large and small metal plug-in headphones. But they all are designed to be pushed into the port, as opposed to screwing them onto the rim.
I will search on-line to see if anyone has the kind of ‘Headphone’ that will work with this type of Listening Port. Mean while, do you happen to have any information about this exclusive type of ‘Headphone’s??
i have never heard of this type of headphone port. Have you tried pulling it out with a bit of force to see if it is an adapter added on by the previous owner?
No…I have not tried pulling out anything on this Used Organ, that I just acquired from Liberty Thrift Store on Wednesday of last week. Trust me: if something can be damaged through zealous ignorance, that would be my lot with this organ. So far, Every key and each pedal plays true to tone, for which I am immensely grateful. Earlier today, I Googled the types of ‘screw on adapters as well as screw-on couplers. It somehow occurred to me that what I need is a ‘Coupler’ (female type) that will allow me to utilize the Push in type of Head-phones . There are several types of ‘Female couplers’ on eBay for less than $20.00. Since Kimball Organ/Piano does not offer any such accessory, I will try my luck with the modestly priced gadgets on eBay. I will keep you posted, in case someone else runs into this challenge!! Thanks again for taking the time to reply!!!
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