Farfisa FAST
The Farfisa FAST is a compact single-manual console organ from the Italian maker's home organ line. It uses transistor-based divide-down oscillator technology. It's a solid-state instrument from the late 1960s-early 1970s era, with 61 keys, 4' and 2' pitches and a full complement of stops. Enthusiast sources call it a student or home practice organ, though it's also been praised as "a great little organ for classic sixties garage / pop sounds" with nice authentic vintage Farfisa tones. Built-in speakers are included. At least one dealer listing mentions line out and headphone jacks, but the exact I/O complement isn't consistently documented.
Surviving information on this model is thin. No official Farfisa documentation has surfaced, and the record relies on enthusiast forums, a vintagefarfisa.com listing, and one Reverb.com sale. Exact production years, original price, dimensions, and amplifier power ratings are all undocumented. The community does agree that the FAST is compact and lightweight for a console organ, easy to transport, and sounds great for sixties garage rock. The recurring complaint is the key contacts. They corrode, cause intermittent notes, and need frequent cleaning with contact cleaner and a gentle abrasive. Farfisa no longer supplies replacement contacts, so parts have to come second-hand or aftermarket. One forum post calls the FAST the "single-manual big brother of the Farfisa ORLA," but that claim is uncorroborated. Used units have been listed in the $800-$1,200 range depending on condition.
Known Specs
- Single manual, 61 keys
- 4' and 2' pitches, full complement of stops
- Polyphonic, divide-down oscillator tone generation
- Transistor-based solid-state circuitry
- Built-in speaker cabinet
- Walnut and pecan finishes mentioned in listings
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