rhapsody89
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I have a question ~ my husband inherited a Hammond organ from his Grandfather. The manual that came with it says it's a Commodore 300 series. Can anyone please tell me/us about this?
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methodistgirl
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I will try. Just get on google and look up Commodore 300 hammond.
Click on the fifth one on the list and you should find it. By the way,
welcome to the forum.
judy tooley
Click on the fifth one on the list and you should find it. By the way,
welcome to the forum.
judy tooley
rhapsody89
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Thank you methodistgirl. At the risk of sounding very ignorant ~ I followed your instructions, but ended up looking at some Castle?? I'm so sorry (and embarassed). I have looked a few other sites that I googled but they didn't help me. I just don't know much about organs. My husband took one organ class in college. I think that is why his Grandfather got so excited and gifted him the organ. I sure wish Grandpa were alive, I'd ask him my questions.
Contratrombone64
Admiral of Fugues
you can gut it, and set it up as a herbarium or aquarium if you lack musical talent.
I second Judy's comment "welcome" to the world's craziest place to hang out.
I second Judy's comment "welcome" to the world's craziest place to hang out.
intet_at_tabe
Rear Admiral Appassionata (Ret.)
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Well, I see that some have this definite "opinion" about Hammonds in general ... :lol:
Back on topic ...
Hi rhapsody89,
Welcome to Magle International Music Forums.
Little information is available on the Hammond model you specify. About the only info I can find on it at this time, is that it might have been part of the "T" series of console, and has 25 pedals (flat). Does yours have two switches on the top for powering to 'on' or just one?
Wikipedia has some info on the Hammond Organ,
but doesn't mention the 300 Commodore specifically.
Have you tried to play this organ yet? Does everything seem to work?
I'll keep searching periodically - if we find applicable information about your request,
it will be posted in this thread.
Back on topic ...
Hi rhapsody89,
Welcome to Magle International Music Forums.
Little information is available on the Hammond model you specify. About the only info I can find on it at this time, is that it might have been part of the "T" series of console, and has 25 pedals (flat). Does yours have two switches on the top for powering to 'on' or just one?
Wikipedia has some info on the Hammond Organ,
but doesn't mention the 300 Commodore specifically.
Have you tried to play this organ yet? Does everything seem to work?
I'll keep searching periodically - if we find applicable information about your request,
it will be posted in this thread.
Corno Dolce
Admiral Honkenwheezenpooferspieler
Welcome aboard rhapsody89 - Please do make yourself feel right at home and stay for a spell.
That Castle you viewed is the Hammond Castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Cheers,
Corno Dolce :tiphat::tiphat::tiphat::tiphat:
That Castle you viewed is the Hammond Castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Cheers,
Corno Dolce :tiphat::tiphat::tiphat::tiphat:
rhapsody89
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Thank you! Wow, you're a helpful, friendly bunch of folks and funny too. The Wikipedia suggestion was a good one ~ why didn't I think of that? Yes, we've played it (well, tinkered is more like it). Sounds good to me, but I'm sure we have no idea what it can really do. It sounds nice and "churchy" (is that a word)?
methodistgirl
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I'm glad to have been of some help to you.
judy tooley
judy tooley
rhapsody89
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After some investigation and thought maybe it would be best if we sold it or donated it to a community church. Does that seem disrespectful or ungrateful?? No other family members seem to have wanted it. Maybe it's not worth anything and Grandpa was just being funny?!? Hmmm...*scratches head thoughtfully.* We are a musically inclined family, we just favor the piano and vocal/choral music.
Hi rhapsody89,
No, imho it is not being disrespectful for wanting to donate or sell this instrument. Sounds as if you are at a crossroads with this instrument ... keep it and let it gather dust, sell or donate it, or keep it and play it frequently. With your mentioned interest about favoring the piano and voice, it seems it might be more respectful if it is sold or donated, as Grandpa most likely would have wanted it used and played.
If it's any comfort, I saw one of those advertised on Craigs List for about $100 ... whether or not that is a fair market value, I haven't a clue. What can be "priceless" for one man can be "junk" for another.
No, imho it is not being disrespectful for wanting to donate or sell this instrument. Sounds as if you are at a crossroads with this instrument ... keep it and let it gather dust, sell or donate it, or keep it and play it frequently. With your mentioned interest about favoring the piano and voice, it seems it might be more respectful if it is sold or donated, as Grandpa most likely would have wanted it used and played.
If it's any comfort, I saw one of those advertised on Craigs List for about $100 ... whether or not that is a fair market value, I haven't a clue. What can be "priceless" for one man can be "junk" for another.
intet_at_tabe
Rear Admiral Appassionata (Ret.)
Andrew Roussak
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Hi Rhapsody89, and welcome here!
Now I want to pour a little bit oil in a fire.
If you have already opened your new treasure and have examined its guts ( i.e. what is inside ), you should have found out that the thing has got an electric motor. it is used in Hammond to rotate so called tone wheels, with the means of which the sound will be actually produced.
So, to cut the story short - this motor would need oil sometimes, like any other motor. The contact pairs ( not sure, but I believe there must be about 17 contact pairs per key by a B3 modification ) should be kept clean. In other words, the thing would need a certain maintenance, if you want to play it yourself , and if you want that it sounds properly.
Donating a Hammond to anybody is generally a brilliant idea, and your Grandpa would love it too. Man, why am I not your neighbour??? Can you somehow ship it to Germany???
Btw does this Hammond come alone, or with one another strange looking thing ( looks like a big wooden case; very heavy )? If yes - much respect to your Grandpa, because this thing - if you have it - is called Leslie. It contains an electric motor, a pair of rotating speakers, and an already mentioned wooden case. Can be sold OR DONATED together with the Hammond, or separately.
Once again - how about a shipment to Germany?
Truly Yours,
Andrew
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Flute'n'Pedal
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Hi Rhapsody! I agree with Krummhorn that this instrument should be used. But before you give it away for someone else to use, consider these facts. Anyone who can play the piano can learn to play the organ also. Many people don't know if they like playing the organ or not because they've never really tried. Some people do learn to play the organ at a rather mature age, and enjoy it enormously. So please, be certain that you yourselves don't want to play the organ, before giving it away.
LlL
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Good point, Andrew. Surprisingly, I have also a book called "The Hammond B3, C3, A100 disassembly & restoration manual for non-technicians...":grin:
Or to Poland?
Andrew Roussak
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Andrew Roussak
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Update to a previous post of mine.
I have just checked out this model in Ebay - if it is in a good condition, it must be worth 4500 USD now ( with Leslie ).
Now I am almost sure you have TO DONATE it, and I even know who could be a happy recipient of such donation...Should I give you an adress in Germany for a shipment??
VERY truly yours,
Andrew
I have just checked out this model in Ebay - if it is in a good condition, it must be worth 4500 USD now ( with Leslie ).
Now I am almost sure you have TO DONATE it, and I even know who could be a happy recipient of such donation...Should I give you an adress in Germany for a shipment??
VERY truly yours,
Andrew