Doctor Mix’s Wild Ride: Synth Heaven and Hammond Havens

A Musical Pilgrimage Begins

Doctor Mix kicks off his adventure right from the airport, brimming with excitement about his Italian escapade. Our intrepid musical explorer is off to visit what he suspects is Europe’s biggest stash of Hammond organs and synthesizers located near Pisa. This intro sets the tone for a journey filled with strange and wonderful finds, as Doctor Mix embarks on this tour with the curiosity of a child let loose in a toy store.

Arriving at Keyboard Utopia

As the plane touches down and the sun rises over Italy, Doctor Mix’s first love affair of the day is with a cappuccino—complete with disbelief over its innate sweetness. Once fueled and ready, he arrives at Organ Studio Italia, where the sheer scale of instruments takes him aback. Claudio, the studio owner, greets him and begins the grand tour of what Doctor Mix aptly calls a dreamland, filled with Hammonds and vintage synths more numerous than stars in the sky.

Hammond Heaven: Rare and Restored

Doctor Mix is led through a veritable wonderland of Hammonds, Leslies, and other vintage gems. Claudio, with the precision of a master craftsman, shares stories of restoration and rarities, including treasures that once jammed with legends like Keith Emerson and Jimmy Smith. Each piece, carefully refurbished, is ready to transport any musician back to the heyday of soulful sound.

""This specific one? Yeah, it's a very rare instrument.""

Synth Safari: A Deluge of Vintage Gear

Claudio unveils synth after synth, a parade of history’s best noise machines. The Korg Sigma, Memory Moog, and a Prophet T8 parade in front of Doctor Mix, each more intriguing than the last. It’s a synth lover’s paradise, and Doctor Mix documents the dizzying array with relentless enthusiasm as he marvels at the sight of a PPG Wave 2.3, complete with its rare accompaniments.

The Art of Restoration

""Ray Manzarek from the doors, from the doors. Yeah. That thing. It's this instrument.""

Claudio explains his meticulous restoration technique—transforming decades-old instruments into pristine, playable pieces. Every nut and bolt, every key and circuit is scrutinized and rebuilt. The pride in Claudio’s voice as he describes this labour of love is evident. It’s not just about preserving sound but keeping the analogue spirit alive.

Entertainment in Echoes: The Jam Session

The video culminates in an impromptu jam session, a raucous celebration of sound where Doctor Mix and Claudio let loose on the keys. A medley of tunes fills the room, blending the soulful tones of the Hammond with Doctor Mix’s lock-step rhythms. The music flows freely, reminding us why these instruments hold such an eternal charm.

Warehouse Wonderland

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Doctor Mix is whisked away to the warehouse, an Aladdin’s cave of yet more Hammonds, Rhodes, and spare parts. It’s a labyrinth of musical history, and Doctor Mix eagerly navigates through, soaking in the rare and the bizarre. With promises of worldwide shipping, enthusiasts everywhere can share in this treasure.

""Over 200 synthesizers, over 70 electric pianos…""

A Legacy Reborn

The video closes with a reflection on the significance of this collection, as Doctor Mix acknowledges Organ Studio Italia as a pillar of preservation in the musical world. Claudio’s instruments don’t just make sound; they tell stories. From the meticulous restoration process to the dedication in preserving each piece’s heritage, it’s clear that this is more than a collection—it’s a revival of musical history.