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cphollis wrote:...Even though I have a colleague in town who buys/repairs/sells Hammonds and Leslies, the idea of finding room for such a big beast -- and periodically having to move it -- gets in the way of my fantasy.
Sadly sold my Hammond B3, Leslie 122, and PR-40 yesterday as I won't have room where I'll be moving. It looked like it was 5 years old rather than 55, so far too nice to play out even if I had folks to move it. If there's a silver lining to the story, it's now at a home with an incredible room for jamming where it will be able to be played at periodic home gatherings to the awe of the musicians and guests alike. Here's a pic the new owner sent me with the B3 getting set up.
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Nord Stage 4 | Nord Stage 3 | SC Prophet T8 | Korg X50... In the past: Nord Stage EX, 2, 2EX | SC Prophet 5, 10 | MiniMoog | Hammond B3 & 122 Leslie | Yamaha DX7IIFD, EX5, CP60 | Hohner D6 | Fender Rhodes | Roland S-50, D-50, XP-50...
cphollis wrote:...If there's a silver lining to the story, it's now at a home with an incredible room for jamming where it will be able to be played at periodic home gatherings to the awe of the musicians and guests alike.
Looks like you sold your rig to the right person. I hope you still have visitation rights (:
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Wildwood wrote:... But the feel-- even the smell-- of an organic instrument still compels my best creative emotions. Do any of you have an original B3/Leslie to augment your Nord keyboards? is it true that a Vent and a good clonewheel have made vintage Hammonds completely obsolete? Thoughts?
Hello, I hope you've gotten your answer out of your post. IMO, if you have the room, you can't beat having a "real" Hammond and Leslie for the sound and experience. The B3 has the "looks", but the C3 and A100 series are right there with it on everything else. Also, check your door widths, A100s fit through some doorways less than 36" that B3s and C3s can't. Take care.
Nord Stage 4 | Nord Stage 3 | SC Prophet T8 | Korg X50... In the past: Nord Stage EX, 2, 2EX | SC Prophet 5, 10 | MiniMoog | Hammond B3 & 122 Leslie | Yamaha DX7IIFD, EX5, CP60 | Hohner D6 | Fender Rhodes | Roland S-50, D-50, XP-50...
