What should I look for when buying a used harmonium? (maybe accordions too) [more inside]
posted by waxboy on Jan 29, 2009 - 5 answers

I just bought a Magnus Chord Organ on eBay. Trouble is, it's VERY LOUD and has no "volume" control, being nothing more than an electrically-powered fan. I would like to "modulate" the power so I can practice more quietly in my apartment. Is it possible to buy a "dimmer pedal", such as one might find on a torchiere, into which I can plug a standard electrical plug, and use this to "tone down" the organ by reducing the power to the fan? And might there be any hazards to the unit itself in doing so?
posted by mykescipark on Nov 5, 2005 - 9 answers