Toe Pistons (Model E) - Hammond Model A Manual

While the possible number of pedal organ tone qualities is, of course, less
than those available on the manuals, the player will find the volume quality
and tonal depth ample to balance any manual combinations that are used.
THE TOE PISTONS , Model E Console (Figure 4).
Situated to the left of the expression pedals of the Model B Console are
four pistons which are placed in the correct position for easy manipula-
lation for the toe.
The standard settings are:
1. FF Full 16 ft., 8 ft. and mixtures.
2. MF Diapason 16 ft., String 8 ft., Flute 8 ft.
3. Great to Pedal 8 ft.
(This piston is especially useful as it enables the organist to couple
any of the whole range of tone qualities available on the manuals to
the pedals in 8 ft. pitch: 16 ft. tone can be added by using the
first pedal drawbar).
4. Adjustable. With this piston the two pedal drawbars are brought
into action and are used in the manner described in the foregoing
paragraph.
Electrically lighted indicators just above the manuals show which of the
toe pistons is in action.
Figure 4 illustrates the position of these toe pistons, the independent
swell pedals (see page 12) and also the 32-note concave, radiating pedal
clavier that is such an outstanding feature of the Model E.
THE TREMULANT.
The organist can adjust the degree of tremulant to suit his own musical
taste. When the knob is turned as far as possible to the left, the tremulant
is entirely off. As it is turned to the right (clockwise direction), the degree
of tremulant gradually increases until it reaches the maximum at the extreme
right position. The white dot marker on the knob indicates at a glance
the degree of tremulant present.
The adjustable feature makes it possible to have a mild tremulant for flute
qualities and a more vibrant one for string qualities, etc.
The Model E Console has separate tremulants for each manual. These
tremulants are adjustable as to intensity or amplitude.
FIGURE 4
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