Re: B3 cache found...

[jjp@mink.mt.att.com]

Mark's cache find reminded me of an experience:

Back in 1976 I had just purchased a used, cut-down C3 and I wanted to
get an idea of how old it was.  I walked into a place called Altenburg
Piano & Organ in Elizabeth, NJ to see if I could find someone who knew
how to date it based on the serial number and such.  I started to talk
to a salesman there when he got interrupted by a phone call.  After 5
minutes or so he got off the phone and said "follow me" so I did.  He
took me into this huge warehouse where there had to be at least 50 B3s,
C3s, other Hammonds and Leslies, all used but in never-left-the-home
condition.  I was standing there in awe when the guy sez "so, you're
looking for a C3?"  I said "no, I just bought one and want to find out
how old it is."  He quickly became pissed when he realized I wasn't
there to buy, told me he couldn't help me, and walked away.

I'll never forget the sight of all those mint organs.  Unfortunately, I
never got back into that warehouse again.  The store is still there, but
I have no idea if they have any B's any more.

John Pittas