Best Electric Organs Under $5,000 2026
Affordable electric organs under $5,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.4/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Viscount Legend
by
Viscount
Gospel
Jazz
R&B
Key Feature:
• Classic electric organ sound
✓ PROS
- • Classic electric organ sound
- • Often includes Hammond-style drawbars
✗ CONS
- • Sound may not satisfy pipe organ players
- • May require external amplification
Viscount LegendDual-Manual Organ Keyboard2 x 73 buttons Waterfall Keyboard (61 + 12 reversed Keys)Tonewheel modeling...
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4.4/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 413064
$3,464
#2
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4.8/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Viscount Legend Soul 261
by
Viscount
R&B
Gospel
Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic electric organ sound
✓ PROS
- • Often includes Hammond-style drawbars
- • Classic electric organ sound
✗ CONS
- • May not suit classical organ repertoire
- • May require external amplification
Viscount Legend Soul 261Two-Manual Organ Keyboard2x Waterfall keyboard with 61 keys eachSound generation: TMT...
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4.8/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 552280
$3,904
#3
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Hammond XK-4
by
Hammond
Jazz
Contemporary Worship
R&B
Key Feature:
• Often includes Hammond-style drawbars
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive musical character
- • Perfect for gospel and contemporary music
✗ CONS
- • May not suit classical organ repertoire
- • Can be heavy and bulky
Hammond XK-4Organ Keyboard61 Semi-weighted keys with velocity sensitivityMTW2 sound engine9 Drawbars (selectable...
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 565298
$2,595
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Hammond SK PRO
by
Hammond
Soul
Gospel
Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic electric organ sound
✓ PROS
- • Classic electric organ sound
- • Distinctive musical character
✗ CONS
- • Can be heavy and bulky
- • Sound may not satisfy pipe organ players
Hammond SK PROStage Keyboard with Hammond DrawbarsThree different sound engines: OrganPiano/Ensemble and Mono...
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4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 511254
$2,444
#5
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4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Hammond XK-5
by
Hammond
R&B
Rock
Soul
Key Feature:
• Distinctive musical character
✓ PROS
- • Classic electric organ sound
- • Perfect for gospel and contemporary music
✗ CONS
- • May not suit classical organ repertoire
- • Limited to electric organ sounds
Hammond XK-5Organ Keyboard with Real Multicontact System73-Key waterfall keyboard (61 + 12 preset keys)Sound engine:...
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4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 394478
$4,069
#6
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4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Viscount Legend Live
by
Viscount
Jazz
R&B
Soul
Key Feature:
• Perfect for gospel and contemporary music
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for gospel and contemporary music
- • Distinctive musical character
✗ CONS
- • May not suit classical organ repertoire
- • Sound may not satisfy pipe organ players
Viscount Legend LiveDual-manual Organ keyboard2 x 61 key Waterfall KeyboardTonewheel modeling technologyBuilt-in...
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4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 413065
$2,529
#7
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4.4/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha YC73
by
Yamaha
Rock
Gospel
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Often includes Hammond-style drawbars
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive musical character
- • Perfect for gospel and contemporary music
✗ CONS
- • May not suit classical organ repertoire
- • Can be heavy and bulky
Yamaha YC73Organ KeyboardSound generation: VCM OrganAWM2 and FMBHS (Balanced Hammer Standard) keyboard with 73 keys and...
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4.4/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 511166
$2,419
#8
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5.0/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Clavia Nord Organ 3
by
Clavia Nord
R&B
Gospel
Contemporary Worship
Key Feature:
• Often includes Hammond-style drawbars
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive musical character
- • Classic electric organ sound
✗ CONS
- • Limited to electric organ sounds
- • Can be heavy and bulky
Clavia Nord Organ 3Dual Manual OrganTwo 61-key Waterfall keyboards with three sensorsTwo sets of drawbars per manual...
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5.0/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608612
$4,179
#9
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4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Hammond SKX PRO
by
Hammond
Rock
R&B
Soul
Key Feature:
• Great with rotary speaker simulation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for gospel and contemporary music
- • Often includes Hammond-style drawbars
✗ CONS
- • May not suit classical organ repertoire
- • Limited to electric organ sounds
Hammond SKX PROTwo-manual Organ61-Key Hammond Waterfall KeyboardThree different sound engines: organpiano/ensemble and...
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4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 536652
$4,069
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Hammond SK PRO-73
by
Hammond
Rock
Contemporary Worship
Gospel
Key Feature:
• Classic electric organ sound
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for gospel and contemporary music
- • Distinctive musical character
✗ CONS
- • Can be heavy and bulky
- • Sound may not satisfy pipe organ players
Hammond SK PRO-73Stage keyboard with Hammond drawbars3 Different sound engines: OrganPiano/Ensemble and Mono...
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 511255
$2,859
#11
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4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Viscount Legend Live Black Signature
by
Viscount
R&B
Rock
Contemporary Worship
Key Feature:
• Great with rotary speaker simulation
✓ PROS
- • Often includes Hammond-style drawbars
- • Distinctive musical character
✗ CONS
- • Can be heavy and bulky
- • Sound may not satisfy pipe organ players
Viscount Legend Live Black SignatureTwo-manual Organ KeyboardJoey DeFrancesco Signature model2x 61-Key waterfall...
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4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 433466
$2,745
#12
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4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha YC88
by
Yamaha
Contemporary Worship
R&B
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great with rotary speaker simulation
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive musical character
- • Great with rotary speaker simulation
✗ CONS
- • Can be heavy and bulky
- • Sound may not satisfy pipe organ players
Yamaha YC88Organ KeyboardSound generation: VCM OrganAWM2 and FM88-Key NW-GH3 (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard with...
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4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 511167
$3,079
How to Choose the Best Electric Organs
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced electric organs typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
