Compare B-3, C-3, and A-100

Compare Hammond B-3,C-3, and A-100. How are the differerent?
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[@pianist007]

I got my B3 from KB Exchange, these guys are incredibly nice and helpful . . ! All the best to you Jim and Rodney, Hisham

[@MrJands123]

b3 and a- 100 are the same organ, only differance is the cabinet dont be fooled by that. To me the a -100 packs way more bass than any of the models and its affordable, trust me the b3 is just pretty thhats all your buying it basically for its cabinet save your money unless you really got it like that get an a-100 you wont be disappointed! or if you want to go digital the new digital hammond b3 sucks however the mini b is really really nice!

[@pierpaderniastory6181]

My A 100 has the great sound coming out in your "stomach" from the 3 incorporated speakers and the possibility to link the speakers sound with the Leslie gives a quite special sound effect. I was able to create a strong very good cover to protect the keyboards and we are traveling since 1969 nicely and always in perfect condition. Here: andromedalibrary.org/en/music/my-hammond

[@KeyboardExchange]

You are doing a GREAT job preserving and taking care of your Hammond A-100! I especially like the custom back you built for the organ that is shown in your pictures. KUDOS!

[@mardianah157]

@@KeyboardExchange John lord

[@Nirolevy1]

The C3's only difference than the B3 is the close cabinet, so if your church organist is female - it hides her feet

[@jackrussell4072]

Dont buy it from him..

[@pecleveland]

A100 had always been my favorite..the speaker along with the Leslie gives me more drive

[@B3burner]

Jim, nice to see you enjoying your passion in the early years. 😇

[@SirHulk1977]

i agree completely...a lot of churches are now using the a100's and they have found that the A'S are as comparable to the B and C models due to the same generator being in all 3 of em,they are just a hell of a lot cheaper in price...the A models were primarily made for home use and speakers were added in the cabinet to save space at home so that there was no need for a tone cabinet.B3,C3 and A100 all playing at the same time with the same model leslie,you couldnt tell a difference at all...

[@DarrellAnderson.]

I think the A100 is better brighter sound

[@Chris-oldsonglover]

Di Indonesia ada gak ya keyboard Hammond yang suaranya khas...galak..sangar...kadang melow..bikin merinding

[@edwinsinclair9853]

He could mention that the A-100 also has self-contained speakers which the B-3 and C-3 do not (not Leslie speakers though). The A-100 also has built-in adjustable reverb which the B-3 and C-3 do not. The D-3 is the concert model with a 32 note AGO pedalboard and the additional pedal solo unit. The A-100 series and B-3 and C-3 have a 25 note pedal board.

[@KeyboardExchange]

Thank you for the additional information not mentioned in this video! We appreciate helpful comments!

[@KeyboardExchange]

I can hear an Amen...many in fact! Thanks for commenting!

[@1UTUBEUSERNAME]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Was very informative.

[@Ianthe22]

I love those organs, but what i realy want are those Leslie boxesXDXD.

[@GigiAO28]

Most people think that B3 has a mellow sound and C3 has a more growly and distorted sound..and A100 is a 'crappy' Hammond. All this because B3 was used mainly in american 'softer' blues and jazz music and C3 by Jon Lord and Keith Emerson above all. A100 was instead used at home. Great video!

[@KeyboardExchange]

If you want to compare B3, C3 and A-100 organs in the same showroom, at the same time.......Visit the showroom of Keyboard Exchange International by appointment, located at 221 S. Magnolia Ave. Sanford FL. Rows of B3, C3 and A-100 organs can be compared in the same setting.

[@UMAMIMAMU]

Hahahahaha. I was just having fun dude. And as you can tell from your response, I succeeded admirably! :) I actually own a Gibson/Lowery 201 with the original amp,pedal, and bench. Combo organs are the shit. You might say they sound "snarky".

[@UMAMIMAMU]

Uh, ok. Than go to the top of the page, click on the search box and type in "Vox Continental". The purpose of this video was made pretty clear in the title. To compare three very similar Hammond organs. Combo organs are a different entity entirely.

[@CesitarLabarthe]

I finally learned the difference between those 3 organs. Thank you very much sir

[@Stumpbeefknob]

Nice video, and presentation. I sold for HOS in Kenosha WI (Bob Ploetz) so I know of what you speak! Bob was from Lyon Healy in Chicago. I play a '57 B3 5 days a week in Madison WI.. A dream job! Cheers and best wishes

[@michaelpotoski1429]

Rob Rasch g

[@craigbrowning9448]

In my opinion, the best improvement to stock Hammond bass pedals are to disconnect (and ground) the Orange and Yellow wires (2-2/3,' 2,' & 1-3/5,' 1-1/3') from the pedal harness. This creates a bass tone similar to the manual setting 88 8800 000. The Tenth Harmonic (a temp;ered1-3/5') often clashes with Left Hand Chords.

[@michaelspitalieri5254]

When I listen to the Oregon I feel like I'm in church The Oregon is one of my favorite instruments to listen to it goes good with music.

[@libracordial]

What are the internal differences and/or control differences between the A-100 model and the B-3 ? He says they are "configured differently". I know they can sound similar, but how must one hook up the Leslie to produce a B3 sound?

[@therealborischang]

Love to have one in my home. Hate to tour with one unless I could afford two huge roadies.

[@nerdyorganist]

I know this is an older video, but I see what LOOKS like a B-200 in the background like the late Bishop Phil Willis played. Is that organ (or one like it) still available? Thank you!

[@SuperTastyBiscuit]

I have owned two hammonds. (A100 and a chopped B2 with Trek Pre) The A100 was purchased off of ebay and has the typical little old church lady story line. After playing a lot of other models, I came to the realization that "out of the box" the spinet models were the way to go. paired with a 760 leslie, that A100 would peel paint unmodified. My B2 chop sees a lot of road use, and frankly not my favorite organ, but only because I haven't taken the time to go through it. (one of these days)

[@scottbc31h22]

The A-100 series were NOT spinets Spinet organs (M series, L series, T series) have only 44 keys per manual. The A-100 series were full console organs, having 61 keys per manual. The A-100 was marketed as a console organ for the living room. Hammond was responding to the customers who wanted a full size Hammond, but did not have the roon for the external tone cabinet. Since the A-100 series was designed for the living room, it was offered in various colors, and cabinet styles to match the customers decor. The last two digits of the model number denoted the cabinet style. For example, the A-102 had the same components as the A-100, but was in a French Provincial cabinet. The A-105 is an A-100 in a C-3 case.

[@SuperTastyBiscuit]

@@scottbc31h22 Spinet, Console, Tomato, ToMAto. Did you get my point? A A-100 is an A100, of which I owned. And my favorites to play. You going to shit on that too?

[@scottbc31h22]

@@SuperTastyBiscuit First of all, I am a Hammond Organ repair man, offering full service repairs and rebuilds. I am familiar with all models of the tonewheel generator models. Second, I currently own four A-100s, two BC's, a CV, an X-77, and a Model A. and numerous Leslies. In my area "spinet" organs (M series, L series, T series, etc.) have no value. Nor do they have the range. I have scrapped out many spinet models, because of this. As far as your tomato comparison, the A-100 would be like a beef-steak tomato, while a spinet would be more like a cherry tomato. As you probably know, the A-100 is the same organ as a B-3 or C-3, which are console organs, but in a different case, and have a built in sound system. Calling an A-100 a 'spinet' is misinforming the reader. BTW, in my opinion, the A, the BC, or the D are the best sounding organs Hammond ever built. My rehearsal rig a '38 BC, with add on percussion and reverb, (with a Leslie 31H, modified for 2 speed). My road rig is a custom built '67 A-100, (with a 242 Leslie, or a 760).

[@SuperTastyBiscuit]

@@scottbc31h22 I'm not concerned about readers. I consider an A to be a spinet because it's the babiest of B's, small and boxy. take it or leave it. You wanna have a conversation, fine. You want to lecture me over a petty detail - hard pass. I'm not a light weight, and i won't deal with condescension. We are all here because of the love of Hammonds. Don't be that guy.

[@scottbc31h22]

@@SuperTastyBiscuit Calling an A-100 a spinet is insulting the organ.

[@coatlecue]

the highest compliment I can give is that he could be dropped in a southern black Baptist Church while they are going full tilt. he could fit right in without pause. hot stuff!!

[@SuperTastyBiscuit]

I couldn't disagree more. The fact is, the B3, C3 And just about all A's have the same tone generator and preamp. the only difference is the cabinet it's in. A mellow organ is usually one that needs recapping, re-tubing and or readjusting. Any one of the models could suffer from that and do. As for "growly and distorted", the stock preamp is designed to create a fairly clean tone. The growl and distortion comes from over driving the pre-amp tube in the leslie.

[@garys8990]

An interesting and informative video.

[@migueluyaguarijuela7839]

Buenas tardes sr Suquito dónde está ubicado esta empresa constructora de estos instrumentos musicales maravillosos? Favor publicar la dirección del distribuidor y el precio de cada instrumento musical

[@scuidthesquid]

hola, estos instrumentos tienen entre 60 y 90 años, ya no se fabrican de esa manera, por lo que la única forma de obtenerlos es comprándolos. perdón por la mala gramática, estoy usando el traductor de Google

[@ysuzuki1773]

Nice hammon !!! I have the XK-3,too. see you from japan.my name is SUZUKI.

[@dadautube]

why do good stuff makers and businesses die?

[@Supadave7]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@Keyboardman88]

I thought he was going to compare the sounds......not have a sales pitch for his company

[@Ohno987]

That's what I was expecting as well. Disappointing.

[@scottbc31h22]

Comparing the sound of the organs by model is pretty much impossible. The B-3 and C-3 are identical in their sound generation and user interface. The only difference is the wood cabinet they are in. The A-100 series of organs uses the exact same components, the difference being the cabinet and the addition of an internal sound system. However, there were changes made to these organs to update the circuitry. The changes were made to all models. That being said, there are numerous other factors that effect the sound of a Hammond organ. Each organ has it's own voice and characteristics (much like guitars). I always recommend that someone looking to purchase a Hammond should audition numerous organs, before making a purchase. If possible, hire a qualified tech to inspect the organ before purchase, especially if purchasing from a private owner. and, NEVER purchase an organ based on it's looks. One other note (for churches who have been donated an organ). A free organ is rarely "free". It will almost always need some repair. And, people will donate a non desirable organ to a church, thinking they are helping the church, but the church is stuck with trying to dispose of said organ.

[@thomascowan1825]

Hi Mr Huss, would you tell me how to service the key contacts on the consoles of our A-100 at our church. I can't see any way how to clean and adjust them without unsoldering and dismantling the whole organ. Can you help with some insight please? Tom Cowan, Digby Nova Scotia Canada.

[@scottbc31h22]

Hammond repairman here. DO NOT attempt these repairs unless you have prior experience doing so. This is NOT a simple repair. It requires major disassembly and is a very delicate and complex operation. PLEASE, leave this to a qualified repairman. You could do serious damage.

[@criqdekuyper9259]

Bolt down the TG, flop it on its right side. Unbolt the manuals and pivot them up. You can at least do a bus bar job on it.

[@moedemama]

hey jim, would be very nice to hear how the b3 c3 and a 100 differ in sound.. hope you one day make a video like that

[@scottmcvittie2976]

Actually, in a blind-fold test you cannot tell the difference between those three models. As Jim said, coming down the assembly-line the "mechanics" for all three are the same, and only until installed into a cabinet does the nomenclature identify which model. Actually, without percussion turned on on a B/C3/A100 there is NO difference in tone compared to my C-2 (percussion being the only difference between the 2 and the 3).

[@craigbrowning9448]

+moedemama Different Vintages have different sounds (most notably the Late 60s-Early 70s vintage, also was the better crew at the plant was on). Some of the Best and Worst sounding TW Hammonds come from this 69-75 period. If I had a Hammond of this vintage, I would be tempted to replace the manuals with ones out of a Late BV or CV, because the mechanics are more reliable. I've owned 3 Pre-WWII Hammonds and 5 Post WWII "-2," "-3" and an A-100 (not all at the same time). Different Speakers also come into the mix as well. I have a BCV (c1937 sans Chorus Generator and + Vibrato Kit & B= Supply) that sounds exceptional through a 46W Leslie I have, The same Leslie sounds "adequate" on an A-100 I have at a club, but due to limited storage space I use the 46W, in the club because the 247 I also have takes up too much floor space.

[@DarrellJr2]

Oh I remember this

[@pantleg1]

I love hammond, but why no combo organs? show me some Vox Continentals!!

[@TocadiscoTelevision]

4:08 min Welcome to Hammond Heaven. ;-)

[@b3king122]

Jim..you Play Great!

[@markjaylandes]

@@jackrussell4072 you seem very disgruntled. Care to explain what happened?

[@UMAMIMAMU]

Say what you will, you're outnumbered daddy-o.

[@jammerholic]

Can you sell me a Leslie and ship it to Canada? It has to work with a E 111.

[@nytom4info]

All the same guts... different bodies!

[@MultiMoi57]

someone for french subtitles ? thx

[@pantleg1]

lol! i actually own a Hammond and Leslie, so i could care less about hammond. i also have a Vox Corinthian, which is cool, but still not like a Continental. If you put a your energy into practicing organ, and not talking shit you could be an amazing organist. Don't have fun with me lil' boy, cuz if you talked that way to my face when you're all up im my beeswax you woulda got Hit. Don't be dissin' folk that never bothered you Sally :)

[@jackrussell4072]

That C3 is most likely the one he beat me up on..This guy has no heart,beware...

[@markjaylandes]

You don't know which organ it was? You bought it, you should know

[@pauldiaz4273]

Jack Russell what happened?

[@sarcom1]

I procured with a Hammond rt3 with 32 pedal,my and me are very satisfied no problem great sound .all I have ordered was ok Thanks Jim and good luck with all your team

[@ratonhnhaketonc.k.2991]

I have a question. I dont understand this problem: Almost all Hammond Organists want to play on a B3, C3,... At least at an old model. Old Models will become more rare in the future. So, why they always build Wersis and other things, while most people prefer the old hammods ? Cant they build this old organs again? With same parts, same design, same attitudes, Drawbars and so on? I dont need all this nick nack, i just want an original-sounding organ with drawbars and not this organ registers, done .

[@jackrussell4072]

Dont buy from this guy..I know from experience...He will take your money and give you a piece of crap..

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

I have 5 dollars, which one can I get! LoL

[@pauldiaz4273]

Michael Williams ad a couple of zeros to the right of that 5 😂

[@UMAMIMAMU]

Carpetbagger.

[@supertonepre7513]

So these guys are flippers.

[@markjaylandes]

@@jackrussell4072 he didn't offer you a warranty?

[@jamesdavis5096]

HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH.. why not just put the price up? fuck that is so annoying.

[@KeyboardExchange]

The video you have watched is 9 years old and sold long ago. Our current inventory is currently listed on a separate playlist on our website and on our KZbin channel. These are instruments that are ready to deliver. We do not list prices because we would like to get to know and understand the requirements of each potential customer to be able to provide exactly what will be the best instrument for them. More information at www.keyboardexchange.com

[@AudiophileTommy]

Where are you located?

[@jackrussell4072]

Sanford Florida..Walk in there and spread your cheeks,as you will get the bone..

[@shartymcpoo]

this dude fucking shreds... start a rock band

[@musicisitall]

In a church you need a real organ, not a hammond, but one with pipes.

[@lerpack455]

What a clever ad. to your bizness! Now to the fackz!..... The A 100, HAVING the same sound as the B & C, but having it's extra amp's.and spk's. inside, is lighter in weight than the B & the C! The wood work! The C for 'Church' had courteously a covered surround for 'ladies' playing bass pedals which covering those lovely legs! I have been playing all models for 45 years, with all types of Leslie. Yes... 'Nothing like the real thing'. A mate from''Tickle'in the pickle''.UK. Organist from this Pro band, preferred his A to a C, and I've heard it. Yes. The Difference. More on felt or foam pre'70's. ???????????????????

[@ncilmo]

The "C" does not stand for church as many people believe. The "C" was simply one of Hammond's series "A, B, C, D, etc. designation for that particular style of organ.

[@CaptainBorax]

Dr. Arthur D. Kemp I believe that the C stands for chorus doesn't it?

[@luisduarte7527]

Dennis Lascelles QUE BOM QUE FOCE TRADUZIDO ESTES VIDEOS, PORQUE EU SOU APAIXONADO POR HAMMOND.

[@scottbc31h22]

@@ncilmo Hammond's first organ was the Model A. The case was a box on four legs, a bit smaller than what we know as a B case. The model C was introduced in response to customers feedback (primarily churches) not liking the cabinet, partly due to it showing the legs of lady players, and partly because they wanted the traditional church organ console look. Shortly after, the Model BC was introduced, which added a second generator to generate the chorus effect, requiring a larger cabinet. The original A case was expanded to accommodate. The additional generator was also added to the Model C organ, and called the Model D. After introducing the BC, Hammond stopped building the model A cabinet, instead they built the Model A in the BC style case, calling it the Model AB.

[@ncilmo]

@@scottbc31h22 Yes I owned a model A and one of the Hammond Engineers worked in the Chicago plant wrote me and gave me a detailed history of the Hammond Series about 15 years ago. I will cope and paste your narrative on my FB NETWORK. Thanks for sharing this story my brother. It is so much appreciated. Hit me up on Facebook if you are connected to that. Thanks once again.