Building my organ
Steps to modifying the Cabinet
Finished cabinet
I kept one internal shelf and added shelves for the keyboards. I added the shelf with the music stand and built the drop down top to cover the amplifier and add a Music Lamp. I built side shelves to allow a tight fit for the keyboards. I applied black wood pattern vinyl self-adhesive to all visible surfaces. I later painted the interior shelves black.
The original cabinet was in really good shape, with only a few blemishes. So I didn't need to refinish it. Everything inside was removed and discarded, including the keys, electronics, amplifiers, and speakers. It would have been possible (I think?) to midify the original keys.
I added 2 expression pedals, one for Swell and one for Great. They connect to the Expression jack I added to each keyboard. I added a battery operated light under the console for the foot pedals.
I mounted the Bose and Yamaha speakers inside the cabinet. The front consists of speaker cloth to carry the sound. I plan to reverse the Subwoofer to allow getting to its adjustments.
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I use a standard power strip connected to a remote control AC switch to turn the organ on and off. I use a small LED goose-necked lamp tp provide light to the music rack.