We didn’t have anything to do with this series by James Bennett, but it looks to be a nice intro to Optigan® repair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZhW99iLQWE&list=PLp_Er5shcLalgvXC5wj-nGl_uZya2
Servicing Intermittent Orchestron Key Contacts
We recently had a query about servicing intermittent Orchestron keys, and Robert typed up this guide, which I thought would be helpful to add to the blog:
The Model A is basically a modified Optigan®
A Review of Terry’s Rubber Rollers – Optigan® Idler Wheel Repair
Dedicated Optigoner Adam Swalberg sends this glowing review of Terry’s Rubber Rollers:
Hi Pea- thanks for the link to Terry’s Rubber Rollers! I sent him a few of mine to retread, and he did a superb j
Original Optigan® Service Manual on eBay
Hi all, a friend of mine is selling an original copy of the Optigan® Service manual on eBay. This is the same manual I sell as a download on this site, though I can’t link you to mine until Shoptigan®
Robert’s Tips for Teens #3: Optigan® Idler Wheel Removal
Removing the idler wheel from the Optigan® is a challenge, but can be done if you are patient and mechanically inclined.
OptiDocs now updated with Talentmaker & Orchestron Docs
This is just a quick note to let y’all know that the OptiDocs service manual CD-Rom has now been updated to include the impossible-to-find Talentmaker service manual as well as Orchestron service docs
OptiDocs now updated with Talentmaker & Orchestron Docs
This is just a quick note to let y’all know that the OptiDocs service manual CD-Rom has now been updated to include the impossible-to-find Talentmaker service manual as well as Orchestron service docs
Robert’s Tips for Teens #2: Silver Highlights on Optigan® Logo
Robert sez:
I went to Michael’s Craft and Floral to see if they had stuff to replace the silver highlights on the Optigan® metronome logo I got from you. After looking at all the silver leaf options,
Robert’s Tips for Teens #1: Litho Tape for Metronome Windows
Robert Becker, the genius who worked out the software for generating new optigan® disc images from digital audio files, has a couple of optigan® restoration tips, so I thought I’d post them as blog en
My Optigan® has unstable pitch. Is there hope??
Pitch stability is one of the biggest problems for Optigans. The rubber on the idler wheel gets hard or worn over the years, which makes the wheel slip against the tapered motor shaft. Old wheels can