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Yamaha YC-25D Classic Combo Organ 1970's Serviced YC25D
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Yamaha Exact Year: 1970's MPN: YC-25D UPC: Does not apply
Here we have another vintage collectable from Yamaha's famous YC range. These were produced through the 70's and these days they are still as sought after as ever. They are as great to look at as they are to play! Of course they sound great, and with a nice simple interface for dialling up sounds this organ will have you rocking in no time. This unit has had a good service and cleanup, and everything is working well. Included in the sale are the lid and foot pedal. Physical condition is good overall, it does have some minor blemishes and scratches on the red paintwork.It is an Australian 240V unit so is ready for use in Aus.Please note this unit is large and heavy. I have quoted high in the freight price because to pack it well and freight it will be expensive. However if you are interested please inquire with me first if you'd like an accurate quote to your location. Of course remote or rural areas will incur higher fees.You are welcome to come and pick it up if you are in the area.This may be possible but expect it to be very expensive. Please enquire with me before purchase if you intend on shipping this item international. Sea freight may be a cheaper option but will take a couple of months.Thanks for looking, and be sure to check our other listings for more vintage beauties. See below for some info and specs from Combo Organs.comYC-25D"The YC-25D is basically a dual-manual version of theYC-20 with several added features. I currently own one of these, so I'm quite familiar with it as well. The upper keyboard has 49 keys, and the lower manual has 30 Treble keys and 19(!?!) Bass keys which can be switched to extend the Treble section. Instead of having a Ch I and Ch II set of levers, one set is exclusively for each manual. Unlike the YC-20, both the upper and lower levers produce the same flute-like tone as the II section on the YC-20 However, the lower manual has a nice key-click, similar to the one found on the YC-20/YC-30 section I voices. The upper manual has all the same footages as the I section on the YC-20, and the lower manual has the same footages as the II section, plus a 2-2/3' lever. Both sections have the bright lever as well. Since the cheesier sounds of the YC-20's I section are gone, the upper manual of the YC-25D has four additional voices: Trombone 16', Kinura 16', Trumpet 8', and String 4'. These provide a nice selection of fuzzy, gritty, cheesy combo organ sounds. The Percussion section has been enhanced, with separately adjustable 4' and 2-2/3' levers, comparable to 2nd and 3rd harmonic percussion on a Hammond. There's also a Length lever for the percussion, which increases the time it takes for the percussion sound to die down. Similar to the Short/Long switch on a Hammond, but continuously variable. Percussion as well as Touch Vibrato are available on the upper manual only. The upper manual has a couple of additional features. There are two tabs to the left that select Touch Mute and Attack Glide. Touch Mute reduces the volume and mellows the timbre, but moving the keys side-to-side causes the timber to waver, giving sort of a "wah-wah" effect. Attack Glide is similar to Farfisa's Syntheslalom. When you press a key, it quickly "glides" up to the desired note. Not a very useful or pleasing sound, in my opinion, but fun to play with, nonetheless. There's also a lever to the left of the upper manual that controls the volume balance between the two manuals. The lower manual is basically the same as the YC-20 with the II section only, except it has the additional 2-2/3' lever. The Bass section is monophonic (when using the Bass voices - polyphonic when playing the treble voices), but adds a couple of extra features. Bass Guitar gives a plucked string-like sound that decays even if you hold the key. The other feature appears to vary on different models. Some have a "Sustain" lever, that adds a sustain after key release. This is the feature specified in the 1974 and '76 sales brochures that the picture below comes from. But on mine, the lever is labeled "Pizzicato", and it adds a sustain more like the Bass Guitar - it fades out even if you hold the key, and the sound stops immediately upon key release. The Sustain and Pizzicato features both affect only the regular 16' and 8' bass voices - the Bass Guitar is separate. The YC-25D can also be fitted with bass pedals, and the knob that switches between Manual Bass and Pedals effectively replaces the "Man Bass" switch on the YC-20 - switching the knob to the "Pedals" position, even if no pedals are connected, extends the bass section to play along with the rest of the lower manual. The YC-25D uses the same legs as the YC-20."Controls:Knobs: Bass-Manual/Pedals, Pitch, Bass Volume, Master Volume.
Levers:
Vibrato: Vibrato, Vibrato Speed
Upper: Touch Vibrato, Trombone 16', Kinura 16', Trumpet 8', String 4', Bright, 16', 8', 4', 2-2/3', 2', 1-3/5', 1'
Percussion: Length, 4', 2-2/3'
Lower: Bright, 16', 8', 4', 2-2/3', 2'
Bass: Sustain or Pizzicato, 16', 8', Bass Guitar.
Tabs (to left of upper keyboard): Touch Mute, Attack Mute.
Lever (next to tabs): Man. Balance.Date introduced: 1972. In 1977, the YC-25D list price was $1,375. Weight 95lbs.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Yamaha |
| Exact Year: | 1970's | MPN: | YC-25D |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Here we have another vintage collectable from Yamaha's famous YC range. These were produced through the 70's and these days they are still as sought after as ever. They are as great to look at as they are to play! Of course they sound great, and with a nice simple interface for dialling up sounds this organ will have you rocking in no time. This unit has had a good service and cleanup, and everything is working well. Included in the sale are the lid and foot pedal. Physical condition is good overall, it does have some minor blemishes and scratches on the red paintwork.It is an Australian 240V unit so is ready for use in Aus.Please note this unit is large and heavy. I have quoted high in the freight price because to pack it well and freight it will be expensive. However if you are interested please inquire with me first if you'd like an accurate quote to your location. Of course remote or rural areas will incur higher fees.You are welcome to come and pick it up if you are in the area.This may be possible but expect it to be very expensive. Please enquire with me before purchase if you intend on shipping this item international. Sea freight may be a cheaper option but will take a couple of months.Thanks for looking, and be sure to check our other listings for more vintage beauties. See below for some info and specs from Combo Organs.com
YC-25D"The YC-25D is basically a dual-manual version of theYC-20 with several added features. I currently own one of these, so I'm quite familiar with it as well. The upper keyboard has 49 keys, and the lower manual has 30 Treble keys and 19(!?!) Bass keys which can be switched to extend the Treble section. Instead of having a Ch I and Ch II set of levers, one set is exclusively for each manual. Unlike the YC-20, both the upper and lower levers produce the same flute-like tone as the II section on the YC-20 However, the lower manual has a nice key-click, similar to the one found on the YC-20/YC-30 section I voices. The upper manual has all the same footages as the I section on the YC-20, and the lower manual has the same footages as the II section, plus a 2-2/3' lever. Both sections have the bright lever as well. Since the cheesier sounds of the YC-20's I section are gone, the upper manual of the YC-25D has four additional voices: Trombone 16', Kinura 16', Trumpet 8', and String 4'. These provide a nice selection of fuzzy, gritty, cheesy combo organ sounds. The Percussion section has been enhanced, with separately adjustable 4' and 2-2/3' levers, comparable to 2nd and 3rd harmonic percussion on a Hammond. There's also a Length lever for the percussion, which increases the time it takes for the percussion sound to die down. Similar to the Short/Long switch on a Hammond, but continuously variable. Percussion as well as Touch Vibrato are available on the upper manual only. The upper manual has a couple of additional features. There are two tabs to the left that select Touch Mute and Attack Glide. Touch Mute reduces the volume and mellows the timbre, but moving the keys side-to-side causes the timber to waver, giving sort of a "wah-wah" effect. Attack Glide is similar to Farfisa's Syntheslalom. When you press a key, it quickly "glides" up to the desired note. Not a very useful or pleasing sound, in my opinion, but fun to play with, nonetheless. There's also a lever to the left of the upper manual that controls the volume balance between the two manuals. The lower manual is basically the same as the YC-20 with the II section only, except it has the additional 2-2/3' lever. The Bass section is monophonic (when using the Bass voices - polyphonic when playing the treble voices), but adds a couple of extra features. Bass Guitar gives a plucked string-like sound that decays even if you hold the key. The other feature appears to vary on different models. Some have a "Sustain" lever, that adds a sustain after key release. This is the feature specified in the 1974 and '76 sales brochures that the picture below comes from. But on mine, the lever is labeled "Pizzicato", and it adds a sustain more like the Bass Guitar - it fades out even if you hold the key, and the sound stops immediately upon key release. The Sustain and Pizzicato features both affect only the regular 16' and 8' bass voices - the Bass Guitar is separate. The YC-25D can also be fitted with bass pedals, and the knob that switches between Manual Bass and Pedals effectively replaces the "Man Bass" switch on the YC-20 - switching the knob to the "Pedals" position, even if no pedals are connected, extends the bass section to play along with the rest of the lower manual. The YC-25D uses the same legs as the YC-20."Controls:Knobs: Bass-Manual/Pedals, Pitch, Bass Volume, Master Volume.
Levers:
Vibrato: Vibrato, Vibrato Speed
Upper: Touch Vibrato, Trombone 16', Kinura 16', Trumpet 8', String 4', Bright, 16', 8', 4', 2-2/3', 2', 1-3/5', 1'
Percussion: Length, 4', 2-2/3'
Lower: Bright, 16', 8', 4', 2-2/3', 2'
Bass: Sustain or Pizzicato, 16', 8', Bass Guitar.
Tabs (to left of upper keyboard): Touch Mute, Attack Mute.
Lever (next to tabs): Man. Balance.Date introduced: 1972. In 1977, the YC-25D list price was $1,375. Weight 95lbs.
Levers:
Vibrato: Vibrato, Vibrato Speed
Upper: Touch Vibrato, Trombone 16', Kinura 16', Trumpet 8', String 4', Bright, 16', 8', 4', 2-2/3', 2', 1-3/5', 1'
Percussion: Length, 4', 2-2/3'
Lower: Bright, 16', 8', 4', 2-2/3', 2'
Bass: Sustain or Pizzicato, 16', 8', Bass Guitar.
Tabs (to left of upper keyboard): Touch Mute, Attack Mute.
Lever (next to tabs): Man. Balance.Date introduced: 1972. In 1977, the YC-25D list price was $1,375. Weight 95lbs.