Hammond H Series

[T. Alan Smith]

My Mom has a MINT condition Hammond H-Series console organ. She doesn't play it anymore so she's lookin' to sell it. This is from 1975!
She bought it brand new at a long since closed shop in LaSalle, IL. She used it to practice for weddings, funerals and church services. She was a fill-in when the regular organist wasn't available.

From the material with the organ, which includes a brief overview of the whole Hammond line including the B-3, it looks as though it is basically the same instrument as the B-3.

I just don't want to see her get screwed with a classic instrument in such excellent condition. Does anybody have any ideas where she can get a fair deal for it? I'm sure the freight charges to Ebay it make that option out of the question.

Thanks,

T. Alan

[DjLunchbox]

dood! i'll buy it from you. for, uh...
*looks in pockets*
... i have some pocket lint...

actually, i have no idea how much it's worth. is that the one that you have to prime before you can turn on?

[This message has been edited by DjLunchbox (edited 11-01-2001).]

[monk1]

I own a Hammond H-112 (walnut finish). Had it since 1967. I don't know the specific differences between the 75 vesion and the 67 version but I suspect the 75 machine has more integrated circuits.

The 67 H model also had four bass drawbars. Far better than what the B-3 had and no, the machine doesn't need to be "primed". However, what made the bass so good on this machine was the three String Bass tabs. This was only available for a year or two. Unsure if the 75 version had it.

I do know that the organ cost $4,500 new in 1967. Considering the last time I priced large Hammond consoles they were asking around $15,000- $19,000, You should be able to get at least $2,500 for it or better depending on condition.

This is an excellent instrument. It doesn't have all the electronic rhythm boxes, and do-dads the newsest machines have but I never liked those anyway. This is a very nice home organ. Flexible in its sounds and very playable.
Don't know about the machine's service record but I'd bet if nothing has been done, it'll need some filter caps and probably some tubes if the machine had those. Mine does.

I just got on this forum so my suggestions are probably too late for your sale. Hope you didn't let the machine go for too little.