[musictlk] Question about Hammond organs

Wed Jun 8 13:13:40 UTC 2011

Hammond C3. Sister to the B3, it is identical in every operational way. The 
B3 weighs 425 pounds and the C is even heavier as it has a more extensive 
wooden frame which surrounds the bass of the organ. This is a popular church 
organ. However, it has been noted that Bs are more available in America and 
Cs are easier to acquire in Europe. Not a few roadies have almost met their 
untimely demise lugging this beast around from venue to venue. The Hammond 
played by Chris Copping in the Beat Workshop video is just as large: it may 
be an A series. You can tell it's not a C3 from the console fittings of the 
cabinet. C3 slopes down and the others slope ever so gently upwards.

copied from  http://www.procolharum.com/b3_c3.htm

-----Original Message----- 
From: Joshua Lester
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 5:36 AM
To: NFBnet Music Talk Mailing List
Subject: [musictlk] Question about Hammond organs

Hi, it's Joshua Lester.
As a Gospel musician, I've always loved the sound of a Hammond B3 organ.
My church has a C3, which sounds different than a B3, but I'm wanting
to know something.
Besides the sound, what's the difference between the Hammond B3, and
Hammond C3 organs?
Thanks, Joshua

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