Re: Need an AO-28 preamp

[Theo Fokkema <theo.fokkema@tip.nl>]

At 09:42 AM 6/2/96 -0500, you wrote:
>Theo Fokkema wrote:
>> 
>> At 11:29 AM 6/1/96 -0500, you wrote:
>> >Fellow Hammond enthusiasts,
>> >
>> >I was given a Hammond C3... (stuff cut)
>> 
>> Lucky you! When will i run across someone who gives me a Hammond?
>> 
>> Theo...
>
>As with most things, you get what you pay for.  I have to buy a preamp 
>to run it and see how much more I'll be spending to get it in playable 
>condition.  At the very least new generator and vibrato caps and a 
>different case.  This one is cut off two inches below the generator 
>shelf, and what's left is not pretty.  It's very strange to see a 
>Hammond organ that comes up to your knees.

I can imagine that... Why did the cut it in the first place? to place it on
a table or something? And what happened to the original preamp?

>So my free Hammond is going to run at least $600, and I expect that 
>could easily double as I get further into it.  And of course, no Leslie 
>yet.

Yeah, but it's a beginning, and restoring this organ may be a great hobby if
you like it! and $600 is cheaper than a complete and working organ... That
leslie may come some day...

Anyway, good luck repairing and restoring your Hammond!

Theo