I used to sell these in El Con Mall in Tucson AZ back in the 80s. I think the Majesty sold for $16k. I just bought one for $250 from a family who inherited it and no one played. It sounds great! It's very exciting to finally have my dream instrument - 'for a song'!
I sold Lowreys in th elate 70s and 80S,.. half a dozen MX-1s... Im amazed (albeit their no longer in Illinois) that they are still in business... My favorite organ of all time (other the the MX-!) The L-5... Teenie Geenie.... wow!!
I went in to a store where they sold Lowrey, and started playing one, they said what it's cost was, and I thought they said, 15.000, but then they said, no it's 50.000 dollars. I stopped playing and walked out of the store and went to buy a Tyros 3 and I also have a Tyros 5 now. Can do more on those instruments than that Lowrey organ. But it's all about taste and affordability.
I thought the same thing until I played with one. They give you a few lessons on it and each grouping of buttons are a sound group so you would be amazed at how easy it really is. Just a little getting used to. Fun organs. They want $6500 but you could probably get it for around $5000.
I owned a Hammond, great organ, but basic organ sounds, I had a Wersi and loved it for many years. One of the first digital ones (alpha 350) Also had a Bohm (professional 2000) and an Eminent. My Eminent was the best organ I ever owned for the time we lived in and possibilities in those days. It was analogue but one of the best strings ever made (the solina strings came from that organ) and the pan flute was amazing. I compared that Eminent organ to the C 55 of Yamaha, and a 3 manual Wurlitzer organ, but both those sounded a bit "cold" in comparison to that warm sounding Eminent. A friend of mine had a Thomas 3 manual organ and again it sounded a bit "cold" and those were the options in the early 80's. I regret that I had to sell that Eminent but it was sold and used for accompanying a choir for many years. Lowrey didn't even come close to the sound of the Eminent in those days and they were hard to come by in Europe. Later I had the pleasure of playing one (or two) in a store here in Utah, but after I heard the price of 50.000 Dollars I was in shock. Personally I'm not a fan of the colors and lights, but that's taste, they do sound very nice though, I do admit.
So sad that Kawai has decided to discontinue the Lowrey. They were the last of the home organs. Argue all you want, a keyboard can never replace the rich tones of the wooden cabinets. Most don't really allow blending of sounds. I want strings and flutes and piano, not just one of them at a time.
The higher-end Yamaha and Korg arranger keyboards let you blend three sounds for the right hand. I agree it's sad that home organs aren't made anymore for the U.S. market. I started out playing a small Wurlitzer in the 1970s, and had a couple more organs over the years. I still use MIDI bass pedals with my arranger because I like playing bass with my feet.
lowreys are the best organs ever made. and allways sound awesome. I still own 3 older models. and just got a 4th. one. they all play and sound awesome.
I must disagree with you, I don't know what made you write that statement, based on what ? I owned a Hammond, great organ, but basic organ sounds, I had a Wersi and loved it for many years. Also had a Bohm and an Eminent. My Eminent was the best organ I ever owned for the time we lived in and possibilities in those days. It was analogue but one of the best strings ever made (the solina strings came from that organ) and the pan flute was amazing. I compared that Eminent organ to the C 55 of Yamaha, and a 3 manual Wurlitzer organ, but both those sounded a bit "cold" in comparison to that warm sounding Eminent. A friend of mine had a Thomas 3 manual organ and again it sounded a bit "cold" and those were the options in the early 80's. I regret that I had to sell that Eminent but it was sold and used for accompanying a choir for many years. Lowrey didn't even come close to the sound of the Eminent in those days and they were hard to come by in Europe.
I didn't know Lowrey before I discovered its use in the classic song "Why can't we live togheter" and that gives it charme. I prefer its presets of mellow, pipe and jazz; they seem really to present high fidelty
bohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh : JUST INCREDIBLE !!!!! is that the one , on which DAVE " BABE " CORTEZ played this " A HAPPY ORGAN " ????? 1959.... i know,that his organ 1960 was also such an incredible machine......................... every sophisticated musican knows,that u play on a MILLION $ BONE............................ YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS
This is a 1999 model, so no, probably not this model. In the 1960s, they used a non-synthesizer method of sound creation. I had a "Carnival" model and a "Holiday" model which used the older technology. Synthesized sounds didn't come into the Lowrey line until (about) mid 1970s. I had a Lowrey C500 "Celebration" which was one of their first theater-organ styles. I parted ways with that line in the early 1980s because I didn't like the direction they took with all their "power steering." I learned to play the right way and all that automation was wasted. I switched to the Technics line, which also had SOME automation - but a LOT less than the Lowrey MX-1 and its first several successors. Its a matter of preference, but I don't regret the switch. On the other hand, I can tell you that the C-500 could sound pretty darned good when playing theater-style music.
$6500? - In that case I bette get myself the...even better sounding, reliable Yamaha Tyros 5. - Ideally, to fully appreciate the antique value of this organ, it should be presented by a seasoned organist in his/her nineties... :) I think the good Lowrey organs are the thing of the past, because now one can get even better sounds with a rather small sized Tyros etc. To transport the Lowrey furniture one needs two men, a fork lifter and a truck. To some people this monster box furniture of Lowrey organ looks nicer than a Tyros, but then again it's supposed to be more a musical instrument than a furniture. Maybe there are already too many in the Lowrey museum?
You really cannot compare a tyros with an organ as it's two different instruments. Saying that the lowery is soooo over priced and the sounds arnt that great so on the basis of this organ I can understand your point.
***** Yes that's right, I only compared the price, sounds and size to each other. It's the same with old cars etc. - Their true value now is their historic/antique value. Some 18 ago, I bought a 2nd hand Elka E49 organ for only $US450 in Sydney and sold it 15 years later in Chile for $US1280. At least I got the shipping + purchase price back... :)
+Joh Drinda wow you did really well there! I got a roland 900 platinum top of the range. Puts this toy to shame lol I hope I get my money back one day!
That's only, because at that time (!!) they only had kids type organs on sale at MercadoLibre.cl and a fellow from Mexico was looking for something better. He was quite a good player, too. Now there are lots of Kbd on sale and it wouldn't be that easy these days.
My dad has this organ; some of the best memories, growing up, are of him playing this lovely instrument.
I used to sell these in El Con Mall in Tucson AZ back in the 80s. I think the Majesty sold for $16k. I just bought one for $250 from a family who inherited it and no one played. It sounds great! It's very exciting to finally have my dream instrument - 'for a song'!
I always wanted one -something special about a Lowery
Very good demo! I love these Lowrey Virtual Orchestra instruments.
If I sat down to play this instrument I would say "attention, gentlemen, let's take off." It's beautiful, wonderful!
I sold Lowreys in th elate 70s and 80S,.. half a dozen MX-1s... Im amazed (albeit their no longer in Illinois) that they are still in business... My favorite organ of all time (other the the MX-!) The L-5... Teenie Geenie.... wow!!
That thing lit up like the Flight Engineer panel on a 747.
Thanks for that. What a sound: and the Lowreys are even better now. I have just bought a Sensation and trying to find my way around it.
I went in to a store where they sold Lowrey, and started playing one, they said what it's cost was, and I thought they said, 15.000, but then they said, no it's 50.000 dollars. I stopped playing and walked out of the store and went to buy a Tyros 3 and I also have a Tyros 5 now. Can do more on those instruments than that Lowrey organ. But it's all about taste and affordability.
It sounds great.
I'd have as much chance of working the controls as flying a concord jet, but I am mesmerized by the look and sound of these organs.
I thought the same thing until I played with one. They give you a few lessons on it and each grouping of buttons are a sound group so you would be amazed at how easy it really is. Just a little getting used to. Fun organs. They want $6500 but you could probably get it for around $5000.
I owned a Hammond, great organ, but basic organ sounds, I had a Wersi and loved it for many years. One of the first digital ones (alpha 350) Also had a Bohm (professional 2000) and an Eminent. My Eminent was the best organ I ever owned for the time we lived in and possibilities in those days. It was analogue but one of the best strings ever made (the solina strings came from that organ) and the pan flute was amazing. I compared that Eminent organ to the C 55 of Yamaha, and a 3 manual Wurlitzer organ, but both those sounded a bit "cold" in comparison to that warm sounding Eminent. A friend of mine had a Thomas 3 manual organ and again it sounded a bit "cold" and those were the options in the early 80's. I regret that I had to sell that Eminent but it was sold and used for accompanying a choir for many years. Lowrey didn't even come close to the sound of the Eminent in those days and they were hard to come by in Europe. Later I had the pleasure of playing one (or two) in a store here in Utah, but after I heard the price of 50.000 Dollars I was in shock. Personally I'm not a fan of the colors and lights, but that's taste, they do sound very nice though, I do admit.
I just got one for my church.
So sad that Kawai has decided to discontinue the Lowrey. They were the last of the home organs. Argue all you want, a keyboard can never replace the rich tones of the wooden cabinets. Most don't really allow blending of sounds. I want strings and flutes and piano, not just one of them at a time.
You are so right, I love the Lowrey Virtual Orchestra instruments as they are so much fun!
@@patricksaxon3983 Mine is a bit older than that. The NL30 AKA Parade, but I think they made many versions of the Parade
over the years
As a professional player I can assure you that there's a huge difference between a home keyboard and a professional workstation.
The higher-end Yamaha and Korg arranger keyboards let you blend three sounds for the right hand. I agree it's sad that home organs aren't made anymore for the U.S. market. I started out playing a small Wurlitzer in the 1970s, and had a couple more organs over the years. I still use MIDI bass pedals with my arranger because I like playing bass with my feet.
lowreys are the best organs ever made. and allways sound awesome. I still own 3 older models. and just got a 4th. one. they all play and sound awesome.
I must disagree with you, I don't know what made you write that statement, based on what ? I owned a Hammond, great organ, but basic organ sounds, I had a Wersi and loved it for many years. Also had a Bohm and an Eminent. My Eminent was the best organ I ever owned for the time we lived in and possibilities in those days. It was analogue but one of the best strings ever made (the solina strings came from that organ) and the pan flute was amazing. I compared that Eminent organ to the C 55 of Yamaha, and a 3 manual Wurlitzer organ, but both those sounded a bit "cold" in comparison to that warm sounding Eminent. A friend of mine had a Thomas 3 manual organ and again it sounded a bit "cold" and those were the options in the early 80's. I regret that I had to sell that Eminent but it was sold and used for accompanying a choir for many years. Lowrey didn't even come close to the sound of the Eminent in those days and they were hard to come by in Europe.
Sorry I never said Andy things about Andy organs.I got a phone call saying my count was hacked
I didn't know Lowrey before I discovered its use in the classic song "Why can't we live togheter" and that gives it charme. I prefer its presets of mellow, pipe and jazz; they seem really to present high fidelty
Ta bueno pa las de pegasso
A brand new Lowrey organ can cost depending on the model,around $30,000.00.not including tax,and delivery charges.
Also teathrical sounds are good
Wow, want that one :)
How many instruments ? Do you record , is there any recording-function in it maybe ?
most definitely
Muzak 4 life!
I have a contempo 80 and it's really great! but it needs new speakers.
What is the normal selling price for this instrument?
They are available all over Facebook Marketplace for less than $500
2:19 The Flintstones!!!!
bohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh : JUST INCREDIBLE !!!!!
is that the one , on which DAVE " BABE " CORTEZ played this " A HAPPY ORGAN " ????? 1959....
i know,that his organ 1960 was also such an incredible machine.........................
every sophisticated musican knows,that u play on a MILLION $ BONE............................ YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS
This is a 1999 model, so no, probably not this model. In the 1960s, they used a non-synthesizer method of sound creation. I had a "Carnival" model and a "Holiday" model which used the older technology. Synthesized sounds didn't come into the Lowrey line until (about) mid 1970s. I had a Lowrey C500 "Celebration" which was one of their first theater-organ styles. I parted ways with that line in the early 1980s because I didn't like the direction they took with all their "power steering." I learned to play the right way and all that automation was wasted. I switched to the Technics line, which also had SOME automation - but a LOT less than the Lowrey MX-1 and its first several successors. Its a matter of preference, but I don't regret the switch. On the other hand, I can tell you that the C-500 could sound pretty darned good when playing theater-style music.
kegginstructure
ahhhh , thank you so much , for teaching me **__**.a good information for me !!!!!
In the USA "Bone" isn't a term used in polite society, let
alone online!
$6500...really? The last two on E bay sold for less than $1500.
Somewhere between '81 and '99 the orchestration voicing got very cheap. I feel the MX1 & MX2 had much better, more realistic voicing
No angels singing?
Guess I can forget about lords a leaping...
Organ sounds are great, but Tyros 5/76 sounds much more realistic.
$6500? - In that case I bette get myself the...even better sounding, reliable Yamaha Tyros 5. - Ideally, to fully appreciate the antique value of this organ, it should be presented by a seasoned organist in his/her nineties... :)
I think the good Lowrey organs are the thing of the past, because now one can get even better sounds with a rather small sized Tyros etc. To transport the Lowrey furniture one needs two men, a fork lifter and a truck. To some people this monster box furniture of Lowrey organ looks nicer than a Tyros, but then again it's supposed to be more a musical instrument than a furniture. Maybe there are already too many in the Lowrey museum?
You really cannot compare a tyros with an organ as it's two different instruments. Saying that the lowery is soooo over priced and the sounds arnt that great so on the basis of this organ I can understand your point.
***** Yes that's right, I only compared the price, sounds and size to each other. It's the same with old cars etc. - Their true value now is their historic/antique value.
Some 18 ago, I bought a 2nd hand Elka E49 organ for only $US450 in Sydney and sold it 15 years later in Chile for $US1280. At least I got the shipping + purchase price back... :)
+Joh Drinda wow you did really well there! I got a roland 900 platinum top of the range. Puts this toy to shame lol I hope I get my money back one day!
That's only, because at that time (!!) they only had kids type organs on sale at MercadoLibre.cl and a fellow from Mexico was looking for something better. He was quite a good player, too. Now there are lots of Kbd on sale and it wouldn't be that easy these days.
That's rude.
Otimo mas fico com o harmmond
I'd rather buy a Genos.
as tinny sounding as ever
Suenan mejor dos psr Yamaha en un mueble con bocinas .
Sounds like a bad midi file played on a 90's computer. Muzak, elevator music, call it what you will, these instruments sound horrible
Buy a Yamaha instead.
I have this very same organ will sell cheep in mint condition
Leave the f***in' swell pedal alone. That rhythmic pulsating is like sea sickness.
horrible music playing