disposing of an old unwanted organ

8bit9bot · Post by **8bit9bot** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:10 pm

This is not a "for sale" ad... I have this organ I acquired for my wife that ended up being a dud when it got here. It doesn't work except for the drum machine, and it's an "off brand" that no one seems to want. I tried giving it away for free and no one wanted it. So it's time to get rid of it...

I'm going to remove all the electronics and simply throw the wooden parts in the dumpster.

Does anyone know where I should dispose of the electronics... or does anyone want to use it for parts or anything? I really dont know what to do with it all.

It's a "Kimball Superstar II"

Esus · Post by **Esus** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:24 pm

Bummer that it didn't work out...

Many municipalities have electronics recycling programs--computers, cell phones, etc. Maybe call your area's recycling center and see if there isn't a drop off location.

8bit9bot · Post by **8bit9bot** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:00 pm

Esus wrote:Bummer that it didn't work out...

Many municipalities have electronics recycling programs--computers, cell phones, etc. Maybe call your area's recycling center and see if there isn't a drop off location.

that is helpful - i just wish there was some greater purpose this could serve - i mean think about how we all hold our synths on high pedestals... its too bad unwanted stuff like this exists - i just wish the components were of some use for other synths or organs or something

zoomtheline · Post by **zoomtheline** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:04 pm

At least it did not work, there is something really sad about throwing out a perfectly fine organ because no one will take it.

8bit9bot · Post by **8bit9bot** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:20 pm

that's true! too bad the amplifier and drum machine cannot be practically removed and repurposed... i mean... i'm ok w/ some DIY stuff but i really dont have the drive to figure out how to do organ surgery haha

also all of the keys and latches look pretty nice... and it has IC's... maybe i'll try to see if they're standard or worth anything

commodorejohn · Post by **commodorejohn** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:01 am

Well, you could always pull the boards and see if any more involved DIYers want 'em.

Z · Post by Z » Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:10 am

Donate to charity for tax write off?

sequentialsoftshock · Post by **sequentialsoftshock** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:00 am

Dude, you live in Philly, just put it out and the scrappers will take it.

8bit9bot · Post by **8bit9bot** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:18 am

haha actually that was the most obvious thing to do - oops i already took a lot of it apart - but yeah the key beds are really fancy on this thing... j-wire... i duno who makes them but the whole thing is made in USA in the 70s

sequentialsoftshock · Post by **sequentialsoftshock** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:44 am

8bit9bot wrote:haha actually that was the most obvious thing to do - oops i already took a lot of it apart - but yeah the key beds are really fancy on this thing... j-wire... i duno who makes them but the whole thing is made in USA in the 70s

You should post a photo.

sequentialsoftshock · Post by **sequentialsoftshock** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:45 am

I might be interested in the keyboard.

8bit9bot · Post by **8bit9bot** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:15 am

when im totally done separating the electronics from the wood i will post pictures

sequentialsoftshock · Post by **sequentialsoftshock** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:33 am

Awesome. I'd definitely be interested in using it to make an external CV/Midi J wire keyboard. I've always wanted one because I like the action on the J wire boards I've owned.

GuyaGuy · Post by **GuyaGuy** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:54 am

Whew, I thought this would be about castration...

V301H · Post by **V301H** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 4:42 am

If the keybed is made by Pratt-Read it could be used for parts on several brands of vintage Synths. I got a Pratt-Read keyboard from an old Zachary organ and it came in handy for J-wires, springs, and replacement keys.

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