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Originally Posted by DRH
My wife Quilt Lady has played keyboards (primarily organ) for most of her life, and she is considering the purchase of a new Hammond organ. Hammond now offers an electronic organ (Model A-162) that electronically synthesizes the sound of their legendary B3 console model which became famous back in the 1960s and 1970s and which is featured in many rock, soul and jazz songs of that era. The B3 sound was absolutely amazing!
Our concern is, what is the availability of factory-authorized service of modern (electronic) Hammond organs in the Lakes Region of NH? We have done online searches and have yet to find any NH-based Hammond service centers. We are hesitating to purchase a new Hammond organ unless repair service is going to be available if we should need it.
Does anyone know of a reputable Hammond organ service person or company in NH?
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Not quite the question you asked, but I feel obliged to chime in, especially since you sound like an aficionado. Electronic instruments are great products--easier and less expensive in a variety of ways than their analog counterparts. But the sound and feel are not quite the same. Make sure your wife has an hour to spend playing it and comparing the sensation of playing to the original B3. Many people would prefer a used B3. Either way, I hope you both...Rock on!