r/hammondorgan

I hear about people nodding their 125s all the time but not a lot of clear information exists on this. I am not interested in adding a top rotor, only a tweeter to feed into the existing bottom rotor. How/where does it need to be wired to the amp to get power/signal?

I have no real experience playing anything. Do I have to learn piano before I learn to play an organ, or would I just use piano learning materials but just on an organ instead?

I just don't know how/where to begin.

Whenever I look up learning an organ it always seems to be more geared towards big,. multi-manual pipe organs, and that's not what I'm interested in.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Worth it? It all works but its still a CV. Doesnt have the vibrato and chorus generator but I know its possible to install a percussion unit.

Hi, I'm a total beginner who has impulsively decided to buy an organ and start learning how to play. There are a lot of discount hammond organs available secondhand near me, but I don't know where to start.

I want to play soul music, R&B style, and rock mostly. I really like Booker T & the MGs. I think that a real vintage organ would also be cooler than an emulator.

I've heard from other threads that vintage organs, especially older ones, can be troublesome to maintain. Any advice is appreciated as far as what to look for. Here are some of the organs available for cheap near me, do any of them lend themselves to this kind of sound?
-Hammond S6
-Hammond A-122
-Hammond M3 (several of these)
-Hammond L100

Hi. I have a Hammond T-422. It has a rhythm machine and a built in Leslie. I think this is the last of the tone wheel generators?

I live in Johannesburg, South Africa, and I think it's time to part with this. It needs some TLC but is not in terrible condition. I thought I'd get around to sorting it out but that's looking unlikely.

Any advice? I'm hoping there might be people in this subreddit either in SA or with connections here. I'm happy to give it away - it was a gift from a neighbour when they moved.

Thanks!

Whats the best hammond one can buy on a budget?
It'd be nice if it is under 500 euros
I looked at some x5's but people dont really seem to like it and the ones i saw where in bad condition:(
Are there any you know that are a nice price and good

Hey everyone. I recently got a 3500 and love it. (Paired recently with a Nord Organ 3.)
However, I drive a Toyota Tacoma — as much as I love the truck it’s just not practical for loading/transporting my Leslie. I am looking for something else but not sure what yet.

My 3500 has casters on it. I would love to avoid putting it on its side while I drive it to gigs but I know that may not be possible.

Please share your rides/rigs and how you load it up (ramps, hand trucks, etc.). Thanks!

Which would you choose to keep, which to let go, and why? I am stuck with the decision to let go of one of these two organs I recently obtained for free. I got greedy but it turns out I don’t have enough space! I also do not have a Leslie and probably won’t get one for the next few years (expensive). I need to decide whether to part with the M3 or the M111. I am just getting started on my organ journey and am interested mainly in blues, rock, and soul. Help!

I’m considering purchasing a B3/C3/A100 but wary because I would like to know how much goes into the upkeep on these instruments. I would store in a climate controlled rehearsal studio. Currently I play on a Nord electro 6 and a Crumar mojo classic.

Edit: I will be purchasing a Leslie to pair with the organ.

I’ve been playing keys for 5 years, organ for 3, i’d say I’m pretty good but I never learned proper technique or did exercises or anything mostly because all the organ stuff is locked behind paid subscriptions. Just wondering how everyone else here learned to play.