1959
Hammond A-100
The first year they were made.
This is like a mini B3, 5" narrower in depth and No more removing doors when
used as a gig organ. Also, with a few more mods to the cab, this could be a road warrior
or rental organ. For the home, this size will go into places where a B or C won't go.
Starting at the end, here is the finished organ.
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The Leslie switch
has been removed and
I've installed a foot switch
on the volume pedal | And these wires are
not hanging anymore | Just left of center
is an organ mate reverb
which I have removed |
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Shown With
back cover removed | Refinished cab with
speakers and front panel
removed. Also removed
reverb and power amp to
open things up and make
the organ lighter | Cab with new back.
The lower, inner sides
and floor are new veneer.
That cleaned things
up pretty good |
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The older Hammonds
used brass plates | And as you can see,
I like brass |
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Bench has been
refinished | Great pedals |
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Above is showing the tone generator,
The Heart of the Hammond organ | With all new felts for the generator.
Unlike the B3, there are felts on the floor
under the generator as well as on top.
A nice touch. |
