Re: Chopped Hammonds

[David Jacques <djacques@post.cis.smu.edu>]

The trick is in finding the "right" A-100...  It is true that no two 
Hammonds sound alike!  It took me 20 years to find my love....  a 63'...

david

On Thu, 2 May 1996, joe doria wrote:

> sim wrote:
> > 
> > Hello all. I'm new to this list so forgive me if this has been discussed
> > recently. Can someone help me out with information on chopped hammonds? I'm
> > not knowledegable about the beasts, other than the fact that they sound
> > great. So if I'm after that classic B3 sound for blues and a bit of jazz, is
> > a B3 the only thing that really delivers? Are the C3, A100 or any others
> > equally capable (and perhaps cheaper and more available?). Who in the US (I
> > don't like my chances of finding someone here in Australia) would you
> > recommend to contact for purchasing a reconditioned hammond in a road case.
> > Being a long way from everywhere, purchasing a properly setup instrument is
> > important. What would I expect to pay for such an instrument?
> > Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!
> > 
> > Ralph
> 
> Get an A-100. Its a great organ (same as B-3, I don't care who you talk 
> to...Just add leslie 122).  Plus - they are cheaper!
>