1981 Eko Encore 49-P Combo Organ Demo: Presets, Vibrato/Wah, Magic Chord, Rhythms & Auto-Accomp

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"1981 Eko Encore 49-P Preset Combo Organ Panda — Feature Demo & Proof-It-Works

A compact Italian preset combo organ that actually helps you write. This 1981 Eko Encore 49-P shows off its instant rhythms (Waltz, Tango, March, Swing, Slow Rock, Disco, Samba, Bossa Nova), auto-accompaniment with Magic Chord + memory, and tone shaping via vibrato (with delay), wah-wah, and attack. Built-in speaker for grab-and-play, plus headphone and external outputs if you want to hit pedals/amps.

What you’ll hear in this video

Preset voices and quick tone-shaping (vibrato delay, wah-wah, attack, sustain)

Rhythm section walkthrough: Waltz → Bossa → Disco, etc.

Auto-accompaniment basics: Magic Chord (incl. minor & 7th) + memory

Recording notes: Audio captured with a Shure SM57 placed close to the built-in speaker.

Model: Encore 49-P (back panel: “S.p.a Recanati – EKO – MUSIKSPIELWAREN – MOD. ENCORE 49 – 240V~ 50–60Hz 27W – Made in Italy”)

Date code: February 1981

Serial: 4152

Colour: Black

Connections: Headphone out, external out, pedal output; internal speaker

Condition
Excellent overall. Tiny paint flecks on the left cheek, light scuffing to cheek blocks, gentle patina on some metal parts—all photographed. Controls feel solid and responsive. New insulated UK mains plug fitted; otherwise all original.

Notes from the service
Fully functioning—no further servicing required. No scratchy pots or tabs. Controls/tabs cleaned. Safety test passed. Internals inspected (no burnt/damaged components observed). Pedal output confirmed. Minor and 7th Magic Chord buttons working.

Included
Sheet-music stand, legs, support bar, and screws.

Why the Encore 49-P is great for writers
Instant groove + simple chording = quick ideas. Set a rhythm, trigger Magic Chords, shape the voice, and you’re sketching songs in seconds—without menu-diving.

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