BERGMAN KLAVITRON

Overview

The Bergman Klavitron is a rare tube-based electric organ manufactured in Sweden in the 1960s. It was produced by Joh Mustad AB around 1964 and is known for its unique sound character.

Key Features

• Type: Small spinet organ with 2 keyboards
• Technology: Vacuum tube-based
• Manufacturer: Joh Mustad AB
• Production Year: Circa 1964

Sound Characteristics

• Unique tonal character, primarily due to its percussive settings
• Distinctive “plucky” sound on the solo keyboard

Historical Context

• Part of a series of portable tube organs produced by Joh Mustad AB in the 1960s
• Used by many Swedish (and Finnish) rock and pop bands in the mid to late 1960s

Legacy

The Bergman Klavitron is considered a sought-after vintage instrument, valued for its characteristic sound that made it a popular choice in rock and pop music of its era.