[musictlk] Question about Hammond organs

[Joshua Lester]

Wow!
Thanks alot.
Is there anyone on this list, that plays the Hammond organ?
I play the piano, but would like to experiment with the B3.
Blessings, Joshua

On 6/8/11, Tyler K. Thompson <tyler at tylerthompsonmusic.com> wrote:
> 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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