Identifying an Organ

[Gsallison]

Do you have to remove the pedal assembly to clean the contacts? And where exactly are the contacts located?

[andyg]

No it's not rare as such, though I'd guess there are fewer of the 246xxx models than the previous ones. There is info and there are photos on line. I just found a few photos with a google search and groups like the Vintage Organ Group on Facebook have discussed all the Aurora Classics. In fact I think we had a discussion comparing them not so long ago.

Pedals. Two things spring to mind. 1) you might have it on carpet which is too deep, not allowing the pedals to depressed enough. If that's the case, then two shims of wood, about 1/4" thick, placed one at each end of the organ should do the trick. 2) you have issues with the pedal contacts. You'd have to get access to these and clean them. If they're the rubber/carbon type, they do tend to trap dust and this could be considered routine maintenance, as is checking that all internal plug/socket connections are clean and tight.

[Gsallison]

Just a curious question. Would this specific organ be considered rare since there's nothing online about it or even a picture? And was gonna ask on one of the bass peddles you have to hold it down for a solid 1-2 seconds before it makes a sound how could this be fixed?

[kkeys]

246172 Aurora Classic a later updated version of the original.

[andyg]

It is the final model in the Aurora Classic series. Model 246172, launched in 1982, but if yours has the 50th anniversary seal on it, that's 1984, just before Hammond USA closed down.

Best spinet Hammond ever made, IMHO. All it really needs is a 715 Leslie!

[Gsallison]

Was wondering what exact organ this is because it doesn't look exactly like a Aurora Classic but yet I can't find a picture or video of anything like it online so I am curious what exact organ it is? It's a 50th Anniversary Edition I know that but I'm not familiar with it.