Check out this cool video from sounddoctorin with a modded Farfisa Combo Compact with a tube preamp. This one, she sounds mean!
Farfisa Compact Combo Organs
Farfisa’s first line or portable organs released in the 1960s. The quintisential red Compact Combo organ was the star of the line, but it was surrounded by the more feature rich Compact Deluxe, the dual keyboard Compact Duo, and the smaller entry level Mini Compact.
Combo Compact Brochure, The Swinging Rhythm and Driving Beat
The Combo Compact
Its sleek, modern handsome design and attractive colors suit the COMBO COMPACT to the smartest surroundings. Constructed of hi-impact polystyrene and covered with heavy vinyl, this unique electronic instrument is practically impervious to mars, cracks, or scratches. Set up for use, the COMBO COMPACT is 38″ long, 18″ wide and 51″ high.
The entire unit folds easily into a single carrying case that weighs just 70 pounds. The legs fold into the bottom of the keyboard console. Storage space for the swell pedal and the 13-note pedalboard (optional extra) is contained in the lid.
The swinging rhythm and driving beat of today’s music make the new electronic COMBO COMPACT a “natural” for young groups who play this modern sound. Its unique Multi-Tone Booster gives tremendous attack and “edge” by boosting the upper frequencies, highly desirable in arrangements popular with many young groups. The COMBO COMPACT is the modern sound for which they are looking!
However, the fully polyphonic COMBO COMPACT is a versatile keyboard instrument suited to a wide range of professional expression. Its 12-note Manual Bass enables the player to obtain authentic organ pedal sounds without using the footpedals. Full organ pedal sounds are produced with the 13-note pedalboard, an optional extra. The COMBO COMPACT is easy-to-play. Used with an amplifier, it puts to work all the features – like tremolo and reverb – found on the amplifier.
Still keeping with today’s tempo, is the compact portability of the COMBO COMPACT. It folds to form its own self-… (The last line is cut off in this scan. If you know what it is, or want to take a guess in the comments below, that’d be great!)
Hi-Tone Booster
This feature produces tremendous edge and unusual hi-frequency “wows” by boosting the upper frequencies. It’s a perfect for today’s younger groups.
Actuated by a knee-lever located beneath the right side of the keyboard console, the HI-TONE BOOSTER immediately cuts out the actual organ voices and basic 16′, 8′, and 4′ voices can be used individually or in unison.Earphone Feature For Silent Practice
Practice sessions without disturbing others are a simple matter. The player simply plugs earphones into the convenient built-in jack socket on the left end panel of the keyboard.
COMBO COMPACT FEATURES
- 49 Full Sized Keys (4 Octaves C to C)
- 12-note Bass Incorporated, in addition to Keyboard
- Swell Pedal Volume Control
- Knee-lever Control for Hi-Tone Booster
- Earphone Output for silent practice
- On/off Switch
- 13-note Pedalboard (optional)
- Pedalboard Tabs for Manual or Pedal Bass: soft, med loud, and loud
- Vibrato Tabs: slow-fast, light-heavy, on/off Switch
- Reverberation Tabs: on/off Switch, medium-long
- Tone Stops: 16′ Bass, 16′ Strings, 8′ Flute, 8′ Oboe, 8′ Trumpet, 8′ Strings, 4′ Flute, 4′ Piccolo, 4′ Strings
- High Tone Booster Tabs: 16′ Bass, 8′ Medium, High, on/off Switch
The Combo Compact
Its sleek, modern handsome design and attractive colors suit the COMBO COMPACT to the smartest surroundings. Constructed of hi-impact polystyrene and covered with heavy vinyl, this unique electronic instrument is practically impervious to mars, cracks, or scratches. Set up for use, the COMBO COMPACT is 38″ long, 18″ wide and 51″ high.
The entire unit folds easily into a single carrying case that weighs just 70 pounds. The legs fold into the bottom of the keyboard console. Storage space for the swell pedal and the 13-note pedalboard (optional extra) is contained in the lid.
The swinging rhythm and driving beat of today’s music make the new electronic COMBO COMPACT a “natural” for young groups who play this modern sound. Its unique Multi-Tone Booster gives tremendous attack and “edge” by boosting the upper frequencies, highly desirable in arrangements popular with many young groups. The COMBO COMPACT is the modern sound for which they are looking!
However, the fully polyphonic COMBO COMPACT is a versatile keyboard instrument suited to a wide range of professional expression. Its 12-note Manual Bass enables the player to obtain authentic organ pedal sounds without using the footpedals. Full organ pedal sounds are produced with the 13-note pedalboard, an optional extra. The COMBO COMPACT is easy-to-play. Used with an amplifier, it puts to work all the features – like tremolo and reverb – found on the amplifier.
Still keeping with today’s tempo, is the compact portability of the COMBO COMPACT. It folds to form its own self-… (The last line is cut off in this scan. If you know what it is, or want to take a guess in the comments below, that’d be great!)
Hi-Tone Booster
This feature produces tremendous edge and unusual hi-frequency “wows” by boosting the upper frequencies. It’s a perfect for today’s younger groups.
Actuated by a knee-lever located beneath the right side of the keyboard console, the HI-TONE BOOSTER immediately cuts out the actual organ voices and basic 16′, 8′, and 4′ voices can be used individually or in unison.
Earphone Feature For Silent Practice
Practice sessions without disturbing others are a simple matter. The player simply plugs earphones into the convenient built-in jack socket on the left end panel of the keyboard.
- COMBO COMPACT FEATURES
- 49 Full Sized Keys (4 Octaves C to C)
- 12-note Bass Incorporated, in addition to Keyboard
- Swell Pedal Volume Control
- Knee-lever Control for Hi-Tone Booster
- Earphone Output for silent practice
- On/off Switch
- 13-note Pedalboard (optional)
- Pedalboard Tabs for Manual or Pedal Bass: soft, med loud, and loud
- Vibrato Tabs: slow-fast, light-heavy, on/off Switch
- Reverberation Tabs: on/off Switch, medium-long
- Tone Stops: 16′ Bass, 16′ Strings, 8′ Flute, 8′ Oboe, 8′ Trumpet, 8′ Strings, 4′ Flute, 4′ Piccolo, 4′ Strings
- High Tone Booster Tabs: 16′ Bass, 8′ Medium, High, on/off Switch