![]() That any of the speakers had a 7-digit EIA code also dates them after 1968, when the change from 6-digit manufacturer dating codes was implemented.ģ. Leslie used Jensen's forever, possibly until Jensen went under.Ģ. The fact that the Leslie unit didn't have a Jensen speaker (P8R or C8R) is another give-away on age. These organs are the type that get tossed, despite the speakers.ġ. If you do find another one you should be able to get it for next to nothing, or maybe for nothing. ![]() But since the spinet organs of the day were often repackaged in the same console with new bells and whistles, it could have been any of the Funmaker series, which was produced from at least 1973 through 1980. It looks a lot like the model 450, which came out in the late 70's. ![]() The unit in your picture looks like the Funmaker Deluxe or Funmaker Special (either w/ orbit option). The wild colored buttons are a dead give away for a 70's organ. But the woofer was CTS ("285") and was produced in the 26th week of 1977 ("7726"). I can't pick up all the EIA codes which will tell you the manufacturers and dates they were produced. The speaker magnets do look a bit hefty, given the organ is at least mid 70's. I sent this to Lee already, but for others that may be interested:
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