The instrument
The Elgam 3049 appeared on the market in the early 1970s. The Elgam company was active from 1968-1982 and produced portable organs and pianos in the early years. This market was already crowded with Italian competitors. The Montreal is comparable with the Rhapsody 490 and 610 from Elka (1972), the Brio 49-P and 61-P from Jen (1972) and at best with the Logan Hohner Melody String Piano from 1973.
Details
The layout of the 3049 organ includes the voices Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Reed, Spinet and Cathedral settings to use individually or all together. The 'cathedral' setting goes default through the reverb and is added to all other settings. Effects are Vibrato,Staccato, Repeat and Reverb. They are controlled with a speed pot. The unit has a reverb cage inside, and also an amplifier along with two oval speakers. The bass's grey keys are affected by the settings and effects but also have there own Manual Bass section with bass level pot and two on/off switches for soft and sharp.