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hi toodles, i'll ask the admin to see about how to cut out/block posts from particular members so folks who don't care to see what i post don't have to be bothered....I thought it was just a click thing to do it and quite simple! sorry!!!!!!!!

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Big Allen out in CA.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALLEN-GW4-GEORGE-WRIGHT-SIGNATURE-ORGAN_W0QQitemZ180218190818QQihZ008QQcategoryZ16219QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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This is truly a unique instrument. It belonged to Bob Power, owner of Banda Records which now issues George Wright CD's.

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Style D Wurlitzer Pipe Organ
http://www.bluemoonwalkinghorses.com/Style_D_Description5_rev2.html

Now this one certainly isn't one you see every day! Despite its credentials, I'm not sure about the bench design. I'd be asking the seller for a discount as I'd have to buy my own!

Andy

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It's not what you play, it's not how you play. It's the fact that you're playing that counts.

The bench lead to quite a discussion on the yahoo groups Allen organ forum--the general concensus was not in favor of that bench!

 Toodles.

Hi guys....ya know what?  That bench looks like somebody was trying to copy the bench from the San Francisco Fox.  That original Fox bench was no doubt a product of Mrs. Fox's decorating touches she incorporated into all of her husbands theatres.  What do you think?  I'm just guess-timating this.

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....."next" is a four letter word. Jay999

i just want to remove that cushion on that bench and place a bunch of ferns on it.

:)

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Jay999:

Hi guys....ya know what?  That bench looks like somebody was trying to copy the bench from the San Francisco Fox.  That original Fox bench was no doubt a product of Mrs. Fox's decorating touches she incorporated into all of her husbands theatres.  What do you think?  I'm just guess-timating this.

You're right. It says about the bench on the ebay page.

Wonder what Mrs Fox's house looked like, with more decorating touches - shudder!

Andy

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It's not what you play, it's not how you play. It's the fact that you're playing that counts.

Hi Andyg....Ha!  The San Francisco Fox was dripping in ornate stuff!  I've never seen a book on the personal lives of Mr. and Mrs. Fox.  Only reference I know of is Ben Halls' "The Best Remaining Seats".  I don't have a copy of that book, but I read it years ago.  Seems to me that it was mentioned in that book that the Fox'es went utterly broke in the depression of 1930s.  If you know of that book, or if you've got a copy, there's lots of photos in it about the American theatre scene back in the 20s, along with a beautiful story about Roxy...."Mr. Showmanship", and the New York theatre scene.  If you happen to know about a book concerning the Foxes, I'd like to know.  Thanks.........

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....."next" is a four letter word. Jay999

I find this type of thread rather useful.  Saves me the trip of searching on ebay as well providing the opportunity for other members to comment.  Since NYCFarmboy is confining these updates to a single thread, I don't see a problem here.

There is no way to block seeing individual threads.  If you're not interested, don't just click on it.

Jay999 - I think the book you want is the one written in the mid-80s by the late Preston Kaufman. It was written specifically about the San Francisco Fox and is no doubt the definitive book on the theatre. The title is possibly The Fabulous Foolish Fox but I wouldn't swear to it. Its been out of print for years. Occasionally I have seen used copies for sale on Amazon.com and Ebay but even the used copies have been hideously expensive. But its a great book. Its written in a similar style to the Theatre Organ Encyclopedias Vol. 1 & 2 by David Junchen, large format with lots of good sharp period photos.  If you happen to find one under $200 I wouldn't dilly-dally about snapping it up.

dstory....thanks.  I'll look for it.

Administrator.....thanks.  I'll be more aware of keeping to specific threads.

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....."next" is a four letter word. Jay999

Here is another 'Oldie-but-Goodie'

http://cgi.ebay.com/CONN-652-Theater-organ-with-Leslie-740_W0QQitemZ280213113539QQihZ018QQcategoryZ16219QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 

This a CONN model 652 Theater organ. It's an instrument that can be appreciated by all organists. Features include three 61-note manuals and a 32-note biophonic pedal clavier. There is also a Solo Reed voice section and Tuned Percussion voices that can be played on all three manuals. There are Preset control registrations and a Transposer. There is also an internal Reverb system and installed on this organ, an Alesis Nanoverb that outputs to another additional stereo amplifer and speaker system which hides along the wall behind the organ.
   A Leslie 740 goes with this setup so you know the sound is huge. All is in "living room" condition.
All is in excellent operating condition.

 

Not a bad price, but not a good one either---Starting bid is $2400.00

I think he is dreaming if he thinks he will get that kind of money for this instrument.

Maybe $1500-$1750 or it will sit in Florida.

Al

Duncanville, TX

 

 

Baldwin HT2R

Currently going for $0.99 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Baldwin-HT2R-1967-Theatre-Organ_W0QQitemZ330237503091QQihZ014QQcategoryZ16219QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 

 
 

Big Conn & Leslie combination in Florida...600 bucks buys it now! nice setup!



http://cgi.ebay.com/Conn-651-Theatre-organ-leslie-model-700_W0QQitemZ170223998386QQihZ007QQcategoryZ16219QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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