Gulbransen Organ

The Gulbransen Organ.

Funny how I had never heard anything about them last year. Now I find myself trying to learn all I can.

My Gulbransen cost me $35. It came from an estate sale. The model I have is the Pacemaker Custom. I don't have the Pacemaker.

This is a Pacemaker:

This is a Pacemaker Custom:

The Pacemaker has toggle switchers while the Pacemaker Customer has levers that make it look more like a theater organ. Here is the Gulbransen Rialto:

While I love my Pacemaker Custom, I keep my eyes open for a working Rialto.

Here's why.... There are a few sounds my organ doesn't have (such as chimes..)

And the Rialto just has some nicer sounds. Take a listen to the Pacemaker Custom:

 Pacemaker Demo

 

Pacemaker Demo 2

Rialto K Theatre Organ - Puttin on the ritz 

Rialto K - These Foolish Things

Another Rialto Owner

Phantom of the Opera

All I Ask of You 

So I'm hooked. Will I ever find my Rialto II? I will keep you posted. That's it for now from 1313 El Potro.