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Description

The Yamaha Electone C35N is a vintage gem that brings a touch of classic flair to any musician’s collection. Designed for both professional and home use, this versatile organ combines traditional organ sounds with modern features, making it a favorite among keyboard enthusiasts. The C35N offers a rich tonal palette that includes two full keyboards and a pedalboard, allowing players to explore a wide range of musical styles from jazz and blues to rock and classical.

Its intuitive interface ensures easy navigation, while the built-in rhythm and accompaniment features provide dynamic support for solo performances or practice sessions. The Yamaha Electone C35N is equipped with various sound effects and preset tones, enabling musicians to customize their soundscapes effortlessly. Its robust build and quality craftsmanship guarantee reliability and longevity, making it a valuable addition to any setup.

Key Features:

  • Two full keyboards and a pedalboard for expansive playing options
  • Wide range of preset tones and sound effects
  • Built-in rhythm and accompaniment features
  • Intuitive interface for easy navigation
  • High-quality craftsmanship for durability
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Yamaha Electone C35 New Years Eve session

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Yamaha Electone C35 New Years Eve session

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha Electone C35N.

Features and functionality

  • The Yamaha Electone C35N includes sustain sliders for envelope adjustments and volume sliders for instrument emulations like 'Flute' and 'Harpsichord' at various tunings.

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  • It offers effects such as spring reverb, tremolo, and chorus, enhancing its versatility in sound production.

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  • The full-size manuals offer touch vibrato, allowing vibrato effects by wiggling fingers sideways, similar to a violin technique.

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  • It includes a full-size 31-pedal section that is detachable, enhancing bass playability and flexibility for different setups.

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Use cases and applications

  • Owners utilize the organ's bass pedals and accompaniment arpeggiator, noting its capability to layer sounds for a fuller musical experience.

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  • With its additive synthesis capabilities, the organ is effectively a fully polyphonic instrument, offering a broad range of sounds.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Regular dusting is essential, especially if using the tremolo, to avoid issues like smoking during play.

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  • Some internal chips, including Yamaha ICs for tremolo effects, are rare and difficult to replace, posing a challenge for long-term maintenance.

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Build quality

  • It's noted that the organ can house insects like spiders, indicating the need for careful maintenance of internal spaces.

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  • The organ is equipped with a powerful full-range amp featuring one large and one smaller cone, and possibly a rotating speaker or a fixed one with a rotating part.

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Mods and upgrades

  • It’s possible to mod the Electone C35N with a paraphonic filter, broadening its sound manipulation capabilities.

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Comparisons

  • Compared to models like the Yamaha E-70, the C35N is noted for its full polyphony, unlike the limited voice allocation found in the E-70.

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My darling yamaha C-35N

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