Electro 3 obsolete?

[JoeCool]

I bought an NE3/61 some weeks ago for 999 € with original gigbag and think it was a good buy.

[rvdh190]

A good instrument doesn't easily become obsolete. I bought an Electro 3 about a year ago. Main reasons for this choice: the incredible quality of the Hammond sounds, the user friendly user interface and the build quality. I was looking for a portable gig oriented Hammond clone. The quality of these sounds will not change a lot : a played the Stage 2 at my local dealer and my conclusion is that through a mix it's gonna be hard to hear a difference between the C1 and C2 organ sounds. No matter what comes up next, the Electro 3 is a premium instrument made to last.

[Michael Wright]

A good instrument doesn't easily become obsolete. I bought an Electro 3 about a year ago. Main reasons for this choice: the incredible quality of the Hammond sounds, the user friendly user interface and the build quality the Electro 3 is a premium instrument made to last.

That is definitely true. We can make informed decisions about buying out of production instruments that will indeed stand the test of time. Obsolete is not necessarily the right term for all said keyboards. My only concern with some of the more complex instruments, is support after the fact. In the case of an old Rhodes Wurli B3,or some vintage synths, I don't consider them obsolete, just out of date technology, but desirable instruments nonetheless.

[Mr_-G-]

Yes, that is right.
Discontinued? yes. Obsolete? not at all. Obsolete means that is not in (general) use anymore.
Google shows an interesting number of truly obsolete music instruments. In one page the Theremin is mentioned, which surprised me. A friend of mine has a Moog Theremin. I bet there are more Theremins being used now than in the 1920-30s.

[JoeCool]

with electronic instruments, same as with photographic gear, there will always be something newer, cooler, sporting more features very short after buying an item. The good thing about music is: it is not about the features of the instruments. Features of instruments are not the most important thing. The instruments are a tool, not the content. You can use an Electro 3 for years to come making great music.