Hi, Rory..

I used an Auto Orchestra for years. It was made by a predecessor of Solton, and consists of a module(a la, an arranger model) and a set of 13 note pedals. You set the rythems on the module and simply held the appropriater bass note. The volume pedal had four switches you used for minors, sevenths, etc.

You can get the updated version of this from Ketron. It would consist of an arranger module and the bass pedals. AJ can hook you up and supply literature, etc. It takes very little time to learn, and is extremely effective for a 12 string rythem player. There's a 60 plus year old guy in town that still works frequently using this set-up.


Your Dad would love it.

All the best...


Russ