Dream Keyboards | The Hammond Organ

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[@Doctormix]

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[@BillHustonPodcast]

The best part about watching these videos is to see Claudio's excitement and joy. I'm glad this piece of history has found a new loving home! 🎹♥️🎶

[@XiBaozi-8964]

你说的对

[@ElBeeEss]

Isn't it just! Claudio's joy is totally infectious!

[@gkam11]

Especially when he kisses the new synths, 😂

[@soliv27]

20's century was a great era, it must keep on living before we really reach a significant new step. Hammond, Rhodes, Moog, Stratocaster, LesPaul, Triumph Bonnie, carburetor, Lotus7, Citroën 2CV or DS, Concorde, Boeing 747, 36mm cinema, 8mm, Singer sewing machine, telephone lines, postcards, tubes and valves, Love, hangglider, sailing boats, skiing, climbing, photography Hasselblad, Leica,.. ;-), skateboard, rollers, scuba diving, hitch hiking, ...., ..... And so many nice music... We are sooo rich !!! Thanks Dr Mix for keeping it alive, thanks to your solder brothers in arm friends, and thanks a lot to your music teachers, so good to hear you play doctor!

[@matrox]

An add 57' Chevies and other bad ass American cars.

[@johnbishop5316]

Nostalgia just isn't what it was?

[@soliv27]

@@johnbishop5316 😁 Could be true in a way..

[@cromulence]

I came into this thinking ‘bloody hell, that’s huge and must be expensive, just use a VST’. Then I suddenly got it. What a gorgeous bit of kit. Simply beautiful.

[@adamgh0]

VST's aren't even the same species when it comes to replicating organs. Synths all day, but organs.....

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

​​@@adamgh0ik multimedia's Hammond I think is the best vst version of one. I havent found another comparable.

[@sTVG2]

I have not heard people that are use to the real thing to recommend a VST version. but yes they are charming to look at too!

[@SergioBelloGarcia]

GSI vb3 is the best for me

[@synthverkstad2093]

But some of us have no choice but to live with a VST, but I use the IK Multimedia Hammond app on the iPad hooked up to my Yamaha MODX7 and sounds pretty good. Dream would still be to have enough space to get a C3.

[@kgmakogon]

I happen to know a guy in Denmark who has a collection of hammond organs. He has 476 of them. Yes, four hundred seventy-six! He plans to put up his collection on sale very soon.

[@Doctormix]

What?!?!?

[@kgmakogon]

@@Doctormix yes, for real. I myself bought a P100S Hammond from him a while ago.

[@f.herumusu8341]

I hope he talked to some geologist before ... these organs are so damn heavy, Denmark could tip over if he lift that weight.

[@kgmakogon]

@@f.herumusu8341 a company in denmark was license building Hammond organs , and this is mostly unsold stock.

[@DiegoooTech]

Jeez. At 200kg each it's something like 95 tons worth of Hammonds. Just unbelievable.

[@Bigal5296]

Nothing beats the sound of a Hammond!!!

[@thejollyjoker187]

What will happen when people like Dave won't be here anymore? We need more people like these, so much knowledge, such expertise, it's mind-blowing.

[@GizzyDillespee]

445lbs musical instruments! Hopefully he can afford to take on a younger apprentice or 2 who will actually stick with it.

[@matrox]

Yep....people like Dave are now passing away daily at incredible rates.

[@noakeswalker]

I had no idea that these older Hammond organs used tonewheels to generate each note electromechanically...fantastic ! Great to see the Leslie speaker in operation too.

[@justsomeguy1074]

They are similar to electric guitar pickups except you have one for each note.

[@Retrogamingmaverick]

It’s the very first additive synth available to the public

[@lalimacefolle]

Underrated comment : « the look of the studio has changed » « now, it’s a chapel » ❤

[@carguyuk7525]

A Winter Shade of Pale please, Doctor Mix style? Surely for the next video?

[@ovestegan]

Plug the hammond in to a Marshall and go "Highway Star" ;-)

[@martattacks]

You're a natural born Hammond grinder, Claudio. I'm so happy this beautiful piece of history ended up being played by you.

[@SamLibman]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get your Minimoog sitting up on top of that beast and use them together! Two of the most magical sounding instruments ever made. Great video and sound my man!

[@stoneyboyd]

YES!

[@JohnRofrano]

A most magical instrument indeed. I used to have my Minimoog on top of my Polymoog Keyboard, on top of my Hammond B3 back in the day when I was gigging. I still own all 3 of those instruments today: johnrofrano.com/assets/images/gootch-look-back.jpg

[@Taterwheel]

I'd like a good 'tron, but I'm a prog fan. Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, etc.

[@andriealinsangao613]

Yo, I LIKE THE WAY YOU THINK

[@gregglynn3763]

Just a little history from my time with a C3. It was used widely as a church organ so it's a little less bright. More mellow. I used a 145 Leslie when I had mine. The two pieces we able to fill large venue by itself. After you've played it for a while, you'll start to feel the organ talk to you through your fingers. I found it to make you play better. I hope you have fun with your C3. I know you'll love it the more you play!! Also if they didn't tell you, when you push down a key SLOWLY the draw bar tones come in one at a time. Just some little useless knowledge that you can put in the back of you head.

[@julianreverse]

The C3 is a B3 in a different housing. Inside they are absolutely identical.

[@gregglynn3763]

@@julianreverse Yes they are, but through the years the C was more mellow that the B. Don't know how or why. The C that I had, and I don't know the year, was one of the mellow ones. I found a diagram in Keyboard magazine way back when that was supposed to bring in a little more of the brightness and it did. But through the years even the B had different sounds. Maybe it was because somebody modified the B or even the C. It's not a criticism of the Hammond B or C. It's just part of what we all love.

[@ImnotgoingSideways]

From what I understand, it's either a Bench (B) or Console (C) with 3 effects (Vibrato, Chorus, Percussion). But, I can imagine with the design and age, every Hammond is going to have its own voice in one way or another. Same goes for the speaker box. I have a pair of Leslie 122 boxes and one definitely had a harder life than the other. Adding to the useless trivia: Hammond was a clock maker. The tonewheels can't be tuned and practically can't fall out of tune. The mechanism is driven by a synchronous motor which is tied to the electrical mains frequency. As long as the power grid is doing its job, the tonewheels will always be right.

[@klojke]

As a Hammond technician I can assure you that there is not a single thing that is different between a C and B! And also a100s, they have internal speakers and an extra power amp! That’s it

[@adamziolkowski2549]

All of y’all need a recap of your tone generators!

[@althejazzman]

There is something unmistakably engaging about the sound of the Hammond drawbar organ. Claudio is such an excellent player that he showed it off to it's best.

[@PTP8712]

When I was about 8 my mother got a Hammond as an early Christmas present (early 1970s). I was just like you, bouncing off the walls when they rolled it in. The history you told is really cool, and how great it is you have connection with people who can keep it “tuned up” (so to speak) and working properly for you. ENJOY!!! Your life hasn’t ended, it’s just begun!

[@ellavaderknows]

Claudio, that's a great sounding organ! You just can't duplicate that sound without having one, just like the Oberheim's and the ARP's. Bravo!

[@steviemusic1]

'Welcome to the club - your life is ruined' 😆 Absolutely true. I now own 3 Hammonds & 4 Leslies... most recent aquisition was an A100 with a 145 Leslie and it sounds incredible. Doesn't matter how good they say the clones are, they're never as good as a real one

[@Valleedbrume]

The Hammond sound to me is unmatched.

[@jarnleikr]

I worked in a music store in the 70s/80s and was lucky enough to test and play some of the most iconic keyboards of that time. A Hammond B3 with two MASSIVE Leslie cabinets, sounded like pure silver! But the Yamaha CS80 is still on the top of the list, the B3 a close second and the Fender Rhodes on a third. Happy days!

[@mechanoid5739]

I can never hear a Hammond without thinking of one of my heroes of the 1970's, Keith Emmerson.

[@heima1299]

Great instrument. Look for Lachy Doley, for me one of the best Hammond players at the moment. I've seen him live several times, the guy is unbelievable.

[@FreshOldSchool]

I've owned about a dozen tonewheel Hammonds over the years and I always say "yes" when someone asks me if I'd like to come get their organ -even if it is a dog (99% of them are not something you'd keep). The junkers are great to harvest parts (transformers, tubes, speakers, bumblebee caps, etc). The point of being known as the guy that will come and get it even if it is junk is that when the person you've helped gets rid of their heavy and huge organ they go back to church or wherever and spread the word. Despite numerous trips to the dump with stripped out Baldwin, Allen, etc, I have been able to cherry -pick some notables. My personal keepers were a '49 CV, a '36 model A, a 60s C3, and now I'm all set with a mint condition late 50s B3 with all the original paperwork and hang tags. After searching a wide radius this mint B3 was

[@juri4913]

Oh lord, those sounds of Hammond reminds me of the all the remarkable gospel artists. Thank you Doctor ...you did it again, you hit right in the soul of the music.

[@WillBravoNotEvil]

Billy Preston and Doris Akers come to mind (Doris mostly played piano & directed her choir but she employed a Hammond, prominently, on her seminal recordings)

[@gcoudert]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed watching this! 🎶🎼🎵🎹

[@sTVG2]

I am so excited for you getting your Hammond. Many churches in the USA are still blessed with having them. I still appreciate the fact that I get to play one regularly. They can be a burden at times but they are well worth the expense.

[@ronaldwild]

7:48: "Welcome to the club, your life is ruined!" :D Love it...

[@krzysztofwaclawski9002]

Yup he ment it. Careful not to catch a fire in the studio dude

[@ronaldwild]

@friendlyjapanesebusinesswoman my old live-life weakness ;-)

[@Charlottesville798]

When the Hammond comes out of the Van & the word 'nice' said....... 'Keith Emerson' endorsed...!!

[@user-ch4fy2iu4r]

Это наверное самый лучший инструмент 👍👋👋👋🎶♥

[@hdsubstance1]

Amazing piece of history

[@ronhutcherson9845]

That Hammond really sings.

[@jpaul2559]

Hammond, a legend of 20th century music. I share your admiration for this legendary instrument. I want to emphasize the respect you have for instruments in general, you give them the dignity they deserve. Thanks Claudio L-O-V

[@fabsonics]

My dream!! Claudio you are a lucky man, enjoy your new big toy!!! Have a chat with Mr Silvio Della Mattia at Organ Planet in Lissone (Monza) …

[@johanliden5114]

The real deal. Finally! 😊

[@RogerBergqvist]

If you talk about people who plays/played Hammond Organs. Don´t forget Jon Lord of Deep Purple. He was a great player.

[@bigredracingteam9642]

We going to church with Reverend Mix!

[@Asmuk]

The church where I served many years ago first as an organist and then as a minister had a Hammond which my mom played for decades. During my years it was already broken and someone sold the Leslie. I had to content myself with a more classic, Italian organ, and synths/keys with Hammond emulations. I never could get the Hammond repaired, but those guts are so familiar to me, although I had no clue about much of that stuff. I had the joy of playing in some working Hammond later and can make some sound of them, but actually learning this technician explaining those parts was so precious, thank you so much. Please make more videos with deeper content on that B3, that is so rare nowadays with everybody concerned only with SEO. Thanks again.

[@PJRII]

Congrats on your Hammond ! Nothing sounds like a real tone wheel. Enjoy!

[@stoneyboyd]

I saw the thumbnail and I’m like “OH YEAH..NOW WE’RE TALKING!”

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Love me some o' dat Hammond goodness!

[@MrMe4444444]

So happy for you! Have fun. What bugs me ,I would have cleaned up that rusty transformer.lol

[@redfrontdoor]

A Truly Lovely buy. I still regret the day I let an absolutley mint RT3 go for £300 at a local auction. And pre losing it, I was gobsmaked at the weight and had visions of it falling through the dining room floor. I have full envy...🙂

[@bizerte17]

Lucky man, best day of your life. Enjoy forever.

[@magikmoment]

It doesn't get any better....Happy Hammond day

[@lummsmusik3219]

Robin Piso of the band DeWolff really knows how to perform a Hammond in all ways. Absolutely amazing guy.

[@Lebviero]

Hammond ! Right Choice 🤗

[@pkaulf]

That valve crunch is 👌👌

[@user-jp4no3ef5w]

Someone who knows how to make the Hammond organ sound interesting. Nicely done.

[@Brigadoom3x3]

Wow! I've never heard a Hammond organ sound so good! Bluesy and funky!

[@pat_-]

Magic sound

[@maxine2798]

Dig out some music either Steve Wineood

[@yoyolebatteur]

Have you never heard great music from the 70s ? ;) Deep Purple, Focus ...

[@Turbigoo]

You're part of History now, Claudio 😎

[@N4505]

Living them dream! Gongrats!

[@PearlPaisley]

Thats a nice looking (and sounding) hammond. Much nicer than my atrocity from the 80s 😀 Congrats!

[@ernstelderenbosch1715]

Really cool music at the end . I keep replaying it. Thank you!

[@perry3928]

Congrats. Nothing sounds like the original Hammond with tube amp and Leslie. A rich warm sound that can't be beat.

[@MrCerddoriaeth]

This is bringing so many lovely memories back for me. I had a 1959 Hammond A100 with the same Leslie as you, a 145. Both were in immaculate condition and unfortunately back in 2003 I had to sell both to pay my solicitors fee (£5000) for my divorce. Never got over having to let that beautiful Hammond go, but I now play live with ikMultimeadia’s Hammond B-3X which has a virtual A100 with a brilliant Leslie 122 emulation. It will never be the real deal, but it’s pretty close through a PA system. Enjoy your new baby!

[@synthverkstad2093]

Feel sorry for you having to divorce the Hammond as well. Also use the B-3X and it sounds pretty good. Also Arturia B3 is pretty good too! Need to get some bass pedals though!

[@legod1976]

My mum purchased one of these for me when I was younger to learn on. This video has brought back many memories

[@AndersRomin]

Omg. That’s the dream. Congrats! ❤

[@orophoto]

Very cool, that's one of the coolest instruments ever. You can't replicate the sound digitally. It's a real feeling when you play it. I have 4 Hammonds and 6 Leslies myself

[@djfredleo]

The Hammond Organ has such a wonderful sound!

[@dale116dot7]

Welcome to the Hammond club! I have a CV that I converted to B3 electronics and I love it!

[@LJSpit]

Wow so good to hear a Hammond once more playing new music. Well played!

[@PhilipvanderMatten]

an instrument is only as good as the person using it. You nail it

[@studiodude1]

Congratulations! I've had many Hammonds in my life. B's, A's, C's, and M's. The mighty Hammond! They are magical beasts. Nothing else quite like them. Be sure to keep the tone generators oiled. NEVER let them get dry!

[@Morfarhagen]

Even the dust in the Leslie are authentic! :D Awesome instrument :D

[@ElBeeEss]

I've seen Hammonds on a fair few funky gigs in my time, but the best of all was at Sela Bar in Leeds, a tiny basement joint where I was blessed to see and hear Dr Lonnie Smith right up close and personal. Love, love, love the Hammond. As always, I was smiling from ear to ear all the way through your video, Claudio. Vicarious Christmas-and-birthday-all-rolled-into-one feels! x

[@buddyguy61]

I love the Hammond organ sound😍

[@PvLModelspoor]

Congrats!! An original… my favorit organ, by far. Wish you a lot of joy with it👊🏻

[@L555HEP]

Chuck it in the back of a Transit. So British, love it.

[@Aztek1701]

Great video, love to watch you work. The Hammond was my dad's weapon of choice back in the 80s. Seeing and hearing it really reminded me of the times we would visit the organ shop where he taught people to play on a Saturday.

[@jakewilliams7991]

My buddy had one in his basement as a kid. We were blessed.

[@jakewilliams7991]

Just now realizing I think that I can contribute my love of keys to that friend. He would let me play his upright and that Hammond to no end. Take me back to 2011…

[@eyescream86]

Sooooo sick!!!!! Luv it!

[@quicktastic]

Wow. Sounds nice. Don't lose the number of that guy that rebuilt it. He is impressive.

[@mikeflanagan2000]

Everyone should own a Hammond at some point!

[@mcplutt]

I did, for 25 years. But sold it 😀20 years ago. Actually my dad bought in new in 1977.

[@freddiesamples]

Love that Hammond sound! You a lucky man. Nothing like the real thing. Congrats and enjoy that great instrument.

[@macronencer]

14:00 I, too, have a birth certificate that old. YES! This Hammond is as old as I am :) CONGRATULATIONS, it's beautiful! I never owned a tonewheel Hammond, but in the 1990s I had a kind of jazz rock Blues band (High Tension Generation) and we played old Graham Bond and Manfred Mann covers. Back then, I bought a Hammond X5 which was a transistor-based one from the 1970s. Even that thing was damn heavy, and I have a dodgy back to this day as a memento of touring Europe with it. I'll never forget going to see it before buying it. I pressed a single key and was in love with the sound. There's nothing quite like a Hammond, man - it's worth giving up the studio space, believe me. I'm so jealous!

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Cooool! Congratulations!

[@csharp57]

Love the way he plays it like his other keyboards. You can tell this is his first time owning an organ. You can tell an organist immediately

[@artmicca]

Gorgeous! Congrats! 🙌

[@Stefan1969-1]

Just got tears in my eyes! Such a wonderful instrument played with so much love :)

[@philo8891]

It is just that sound. So timeless and so modern. Beautiful.

[@ColinDean1]

Safety warning! While this guy knows what he is doing... do not go poking around in the preamp housing unless you know what you are doing! 400volts is no joke y'all. Ive re-capped 2 Hammond M3s and it was a very rewarding experience. Don't think I want to do it again though.

[@luisgarbizuteclados]

Congratulations! 👏👏👏👏

[@MrKersey]

YES!!! Thanks for this video, Claudio, may the new/old Hammond serve you for a long time!

[@defbybass]

What a wonderful instrument!

[@ingolf7411]

Fantastic and history. Great story 👍

[@luisblanco3619]

You are soo lucky!!! Dr Mix!!! Lovely Hammond!!!

[@m.a.6478]

This is so cool! Thanks for letting us be part of it!

[@personalwatching9312]

That sounds is undeniable

[@thomasyon4332]

All : Awesome !!!

[@alexfrias8952]

Oh, man, I'm really happy for you! What a live piece of musical history!!!

[@sqwook]

So happy for you

[@PatrickRosenbalm]

About time you got one of those!! SWEEEET!

[@roveredam]

Bellissimo video , bellissimo strumento , grazie Claudio !

[@johnpeccarelli2389]

Congrats!

[@chrislevy7839]

You scored!!!

[@vondorffy7123]

Wow! That was fun!

[@karlscharpenberg8851]

What an Instrument , Congratulation 👍👍

[@Drahniem]

The sound is unbelievible, i love it. I got goosebomps ! 👍❤❤❤

[@JH-lo9ut]

What a great instrument. I'm happy to see it restored and put in the hands if someone who will use it and share it with the world. My favorite hammond player will forever be Bo Hansson. Maybe not so well known outside Sweden, but he made pure magic with that thing. RIP.

[@keyboard_customs]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Hammond Organs!!!! I absolutely love your content and have been waiting for a Hammond episode!!! thank YOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

[@skiiizo]

I'm so happy for you Claudio 👏👏👏