Farfisa VIP-233 Demo

Demo of a 1972 Farfisa VIP-233 electric organ.
Sound demo actually begins at 9:10:00
Repair and restoration services by Ray Klos, North Wales, PA, US

The musical compositions performed herein are presented for demonstration purposes only. I claim no copyright. All performance, publishing and any other applicable rights remain the sole copyright of the respective entities, their successors and assigns, as follows:

Wooly Bully (©1965 Domingo Samudio, Beckie Publishing, BMI)
96 Tears (©1966 The Mysterians, Abkco Music, Inc./Mysterian Music/Ed Arguillo BMI)
Double Shot of My Baby’s Love (©1966 Fitter-Smith, Lyresong Music, Windsong Music BMI)
When A Man Loves A Woman (©1966 Lewis-Wright, Pronto-Quinvy, BMI)
Popcorn (©1969 Gershon Kingsley, Musicor Records)
Incense & Peppermints (©1967 J. Carter-T. Gilbert, Claridge Music, Inc. ASCAP)
Light My Fire (©1967 The Doors, Nipper Music ASCAP)
Dirty Laundry (Daniel Kortchmar, Don Henley, Cass County Music, Kortchmar Music ASCAP)
Right Place, Wrong Time (©1972 Mac Rebenack, Walden/Oyster/Cauldron ASCAP)
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[pauljames]

I had a red farfisa 1960s combo, a VIP 400 and a VIP 600. The 600 had the first touch sensitive electric piano! Had a synth with portmento as well.

[timothysobina]

Nice Farfisa!! Interesting demo, I like your explaining of everything. Very cool. I love Hammonds...X5, B3, B200, M1, also, Yamaha DX7's.
Thanks for the cool vid!

[randyzaucha]

My first portable organ in the late 60's was a Farfisa Combo Compact with a spring reverb!

[arjannooteboom]

What an excellent and comprehensive video this is! Obtained a 233 recently and trying to play around, this one really helps, thank you!

[wraitheful]

Very nice demo! Great unit! I have a 400 which I love.

[tomford]

Interesting demonstration. One of the best examples of the Farfisa organ is Rick Wright of Pink Floyd playing a Farfisa Compact Duo on Saucerfull of Secrets.

[stevem.]

25:06 sounds like you've got the makings of a good score for a 1960s PSA film on the dangers of LSD 😂 thanks for the great video 👍

[MrMe]

I picked one up in Philly a couple months ago. Was pretty rough, but got it cheap as it made no sound. Got it working, still need to fix a few things and build a divider for the one that was bad. Fun machine.Great demo!

[milesreeves]

A co worker just gave me one of these for free this thing is sick great video! thanks for the information

[RAID_Aesthetic]

This is fantastic Andy. I am planning to do something similar. Talk about Farfisa and the rock organs and electric pianos as I play my VIP 233

[MrJoeydrms]

Great stuff ! I’m getting ready to sell mine. It came out off the basement of a church here on Long Island - mint condition - 16 years ago - I never used it once ! Lol

[martinhedman]

Thats a nice piece in great condition you've got there!

[davidciavarella]

Thank you Andy you make me want to find the Lost Chord

[curly_wyn]

I think this was the same keyboard that Suicide used to record their debut album! R.I.P. Alan Vega

[fotochopez]

Sonido antifarfisa con un organo farfisa. Como lo haces?

[BluesCat]

I think Dr. John used a Clavinet for that intro.

[wardman]

Check out Ainigma – Diluvium (1973) for Farfisa goodness

[dejanslak]

Hey I just got mine VIP 233 yesterday. Everything works great except there is oscillator noise present when I open drawbar switches. Any clue. I hear your is dead quiet or you use a isolator? Best D

[benjimarx]

do you have the contact info for Ray Klos? I am restoring a vip right now and am stuck

[manolomejia]

What a waste of time your "demo"