Vintage Farfisa Sonette 49 Chord Organ – Fully Working – Beautiful Mid-Century Mahogany Cabinet

This is a rare Farfisa Sonette 49 Chord Organ, made in Italy in the late 1950s–early 1960s. It is a beautifully preserved mid-century instrument featuring a solid mahogany cabinet, original gold grille, full 49-key keyboard, and the classic Farfisa chord button system (Major, Minor, Seventh, Bass & Counter-Bass).

Farfisa made very few chord-organ models compared to their bigger electronic organs. The Sonette chord organs were produced in the late 1950s to early 1960s and are considered early Farfisa production, before they became famous for their combo organs used by Pink Floyd and The Doors.

Condition:

• Fully working – all keys, chord buttons, bass buttons and blower operate correctly
• Warm, rich reed-organ sound typical of early Farfisa engineering
• Cabinet in great vintage condition with only minor age-appropriate marks. Please see pictures.
• Replacement legs professionally made in London Plane wood to match the original splayed mid-century style. I’ve left them unvarnished/oiled, they will look much more beautiful when done.
• Original voltage selector instructions still attached underneath
• No structural issues, no electrical hum, no sticking reeds
• Chord panel is complete – the blank space on the bottom row is the original design

Features:

• 49-key keyboard (Sonette 49 model)
• Major, Minor & Seventh chord buttons
• Bass & Counter-Bass buttons
• Built-in speaker and internal blower system
• Hinged polished mahogany lid
• Classic Farfisa “Sonette” badge
• Italian mid-century design — doubles as a stylish décor piece

This is a rare opportunity to own an early Farfisa instrument in fully functioning condition. Perfect for collectors, designers, musicians, or anyone who loves characterful mid-century instruments with genuine warmth and charm.

Pickup: Whakatane / Ohope region (or buyer can arrange shipping)