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Title: Shop Manual Wanted
Post by: natorgan on March 08, 2012, 08:20:47 AM
Hi.
i am trying to get hold of a Shop Manual for a National SX 4300A electronic organ.
I am in the process of restoring this organ which I found on the local tip.
It seems to work a bit but the G# key is not working at all and I don't know enough to just dive in without a schematic manual to work from.
Can any one help with an old one or photo copy of one please.
Norm
Title: Re: Shop Manual Wanted
Post by: dragonser on March 08, 2012, 11:09:43 AM
Hi,
if you mean a service manual, then National are I think the same company as Technics ?
( was the company called National Panasonic at one time ? )
I haven't got that schematic unfortunately.
is it just one note that isn't working or is it all the G# notes ?
regards Peter
Title: Re: Shop Manual Wanted
Post by: revtonynewnham on March 08, 2012, 11:25:05 AM
Hi

A number of possible sources are listed at http://www.combo-organ.com/spares_and_repairs.htm#Sources

I've heard that W.D. Greenhill (on above mentioned list) is a pretty good source of manuals.  There's also a keyboard tech - Alan Morrison - in Scotland who may be willing to help - if he's still around.  I've not had cause to contact him for a few years, but he found manuals for my Cavendish.

Every Blessing

Tony
Title: Re: Shop Manual Wanted
Post by: natorgan on March 08, 2012, 09:10:46 PM
Hi Tony.
Thanks for the information. I will follow it up.
Norm

A number of possible sources are listed at http://www.combo-organ.com/spares_and_repairs.htm#Sources

I've heard that W.D. Greenhill (on above mentioned list) is a pretty good source of manuals.  There's also a keyboard tech - Alan Morrison - in Scotland who may be willing to help - if he's still around.  I've not had cause to contact him for a few years, but he found manuals for my Cavendish.

Every Blessing

Tony
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Title: Re: Shop Manual Wanted
Post by: natorgan on March 08, 2012, 09:20:19 PM
Hi;
Yes it is the service manual that I am looking for.
On the top register
The top G# plays but not very loud.
The next G3#down plays the same note .
The rest and the lower register don't make any sound at all
There are dozens of yellow wires leading from the keyboard, all bundled and very brittle and I am loath to undo them.
National is indeed now Technics and they offer no assistance at all.
thanks for your reply.
Norm
Hi,
if you mean a service manual, then National are I think the same company as Technics ?
( was the company called National Panasonic at one time ? )
I haven't got that schematic unfortunately.
is it just one note that isn't working or is it all the G# notes ?
regards Peter
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Title: Re: Shop Manual Wanted
Post by: natorgan on March 15, 2012, 09:04:16 AM
Hi All
Well I am still hunting for a SX 4300A service manual. I have tried all the above suggestions but no can help.
I find it difficult to imagine that this organ was put out without a schematic or a service manual.
But I am beginning to think it must have been.

Are there any more suggestions please.
Norm