Re: Should I buy a B2?

["Larry R. Johnson" <larryj@teleport.com>]

> 
> David Chertock writes:
> >I have the oppurtunity to pick up a B2 at a fairly inexpensive price. What
> >are the pros and cons of this model? I know that I'd have to install a
> >percussion kit, and have the organ gone over by a tech, but what I'd
> >really like to know is how good do these sound? As I have read on this
> 
> I have a 1951 C2 - same instrument, different furniture. I love it, sounds
> great. The preamp is definitely different than the B-3, but there is a Trek
> II kit available for this model. I know, cuz I've got one. 
> 
> The biggest shortcoming might be if it has ratchet drawbars. You should
> check - these old drawbars are awkward to use while you're playing because
> harmonics drop in and out while you move 'em. Drives me nuts, and I'm
> currently looking into upgrading mine.
> 
> Good luck, and let us know how much you paid for it!  :-)
> 
> Dave
> 

I'd be interested to know, too. No luck so far advertising it in the want
ads for $200 (my C-2 and tone cabinet/reverb.) Not much of a market here in
Portland, Oregon, I guess.

LJ
larryj@teleport.com