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A '''Bontempi''' is an electronic Two or three [[octave]] Organ that has a sound similar to that of the [[Stylophone]]. It is cased in plastic and has either Six or Twelve [[Chord (music)|Chord]] buttons on the left of the keyboard, and power and volume controls on the right.they were manufactured in Italy from about The Mid [[1960]]'s to the Mid [[1980]]'s |
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| name = Bontempi |
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| industry = Musical instruments |
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| foundation = {{start date|1937}} |
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| location_country = [[Potenza Picena]], Italy |
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| homepage = {{URL|http://www.bontempi.com}} |
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[[Image:Orgues électriques Bontempi.jpg|thumb|Bontempi chord organs]] |
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'''Bontempi''' is an Italian musical instrument manufacturer, best known for producing low-priced,<ref>{{cite book|title=The Purchaser's Guide to the Music Industries|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=j_E5AAAAMAAJ|accessdate=15 September 2013|year=1986|publisher=Music Trades Corporation}} - ''Bontempi, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of electronic keyboards, home organs, and musical toys, entered the U.S. market''</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Toy & Hobby World|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=j3dQAAAAYAAJ|accessdate=15 September 2013|year=1977|publisher=Charleson Publishing Company}}</ref> plastic-cased [[chord organ]]s: small keyboard instruments in which the sound is produced by air being forced over reeds by an [[electric fan]]. |
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== History == |
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[[Category:Electric and electronic keyboard instruments]] |
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Founded in 1937 in Potenza Picena, Italy, Bontempi gained prominence during the 1970s and 1980s with its popular chord organs. These instruments, featuring fan-blown reeds, were widely regarded for their accessibility and affordability. By the mid-1980s, Bontempi transitioned to manufacturing home [[electronic keyboard]]s, further solidifying its reputation in the musical instrument market. |
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== Product Range == |
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Bontempi’s offerings include a range of keyboards, [[guitar]]s, [[drum kit]]s, and tuned percussion instruments designed for both educational purposes and amateur musicians. The company remains committed to producing affordable and innovative musical instruments for global audiences.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ondesignitaly.com/pf/bontempi-hit-organ/|title=Bontempi Hit Organ|website=OnDesign Italy|accessdate=29 December 2024}}</ref> |
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== Cultural Impact == |
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Some European musicians{{who|date=November 2015}} use the expression "having a Bontempi sound" to describe electronic instruments with a nostalgic, toy-like quality. This term reflects the cultural significance of Bontempi instruments during their peak popularity in Western Europe. |
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== Legacy == |
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Bontempi’s influence extends beyond its original products. The legacy of its iconic sound has inspired contemporary musicians, including [[Bontempi Love Organ]], an electronic artist from Bradford, England. By adopting the name, Bontempi Love Organ pays homage to the brand’s impact on the electronic music world, blending nostalgic tones with modern styles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.electrowow.net/bontempi-love-organ-and-the-art-of-playing-electronic-music-live|title=Bontempi Love Organ and the Art of Playing Electronic Music Live|website=Electro Wow|accessdate=29 December 2024}}</ref> |
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== See Also == |
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{{Portal|Italy|Companies}} |
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* [[List of Italian companies]] |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Musical instrument manufacturing companies of Italy]] |
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[[Category:Electronic organ manufacturing companies]] |
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[[Category:Companies based in Marche]] |
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[[Category:Electronics companies of Italy]] |
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[[Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1937]] |
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[[Category:Italian companies established in 1937]] |
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[[Category:Italian brands]] |
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| Industry | Musical instruments |
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| Founded | 1937 |
| Headquarters | Potenza Picena, Italy |
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Bontempi is an Italian musical instrument manufacturer, best known for producing low-priced,[1][2] plastic-cased chord organs: small keyboard instruments in which the sound is produced by air being forced over reeds by an electric fan.
History
[edit]Founded in 1937 in Potenza Picena, Italy, Bontempi gained prominence during the 1970s and 1980s with its popular chord organs. These instruments, featuring fan-blown reeds, were widely regarded for their accessibility and affordability. By the mid-1980s, Bontempi transitioned to manufacturing home electronic keyboards, further solidifying its reputation in the musical instrument market.
Product Range
[edit]Bontempi’s offerings include a range of keyboards, guitars, drum kits, and tuned percussion instruments designed for both educational purposes and amateur musicians. The company remains committed to producing affordable and innovative musical instruments for global audiences.[3]
Cultural Impact
[edit]Some European musicians[who?] use the expression "having a Bontempi sound" to describe electronic instruments with a nostalgic, toy-like quality. This term reflects the cultural significance of Bontempi instruments during their peak popularity in Western Europe.
Legacy
[edit]Bontempi’s influence extends beyond its original products. The legacy of its iconic sound has inspired contemporary musicians, including Bontempi Love Organ, an electronic artist from Bradford, England. By adopting the name, Bontempi Love Organ pays homage to the brand’s impact on the electronic music world, blending nostalgic tones with modern styles.[4]
See Also
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References
[edit]- ^ The Purchaser's Guide to the Music Industries. Music Trades Corporation. 1986. Retrieved 15 September 2013. - Bontempi, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of electronic keyboards, home organs, and musical toys, entered the U.S. market
- ^ Toy & Hobby World. Charleson Publishing Company. 1977. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Bontempi Hit Organ". OnDesign Italy. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Bontempi Love Organ and the Art of Playing Electronic Music Live". Electro Wow. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
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