Get the XK3-C if you want a lot of tweakability. If you want real drawbars don't get the Nord. I don't see many of them around mostly because of price and dealers not wanting to carry them like shitar center. It is really for someone that wants a dedicated clone.

Some of those dudes have strange phrasing in those clips. Guess I will stick to piano. There are a shit load of organ players.

I dunno. In my experience, there are a lot more people who play organ than there are organ players, if you catch my drift.

Since no two B3's are the same, and
since no two clones are the same ( see above )
What do you think of this idea
Instead using two of the same companies dual manual model

Why not one model from, eg Hammond Suzuki xk3c
and another like a Nord, Korg
for a broader variety.

I find that each companies representation ( samples ) of the B, is a little different photo of that highly sought after sound.

Why not one model from, eg Hammond Suzuki xk3c
and another like a Nord, Korg for a broader variety.

I find that each companies representation ( samples ) of the B, is a little different photo of that highly sought after sound.

I ended up purchasing a Nord C1 instead of the Hammond XK3C. It was a tough decision since both are great instruments. You won't be sorry w/ either.

I ended up purchasing the Nord C1 because it was lighter and easier to carry and the price point was less. Having dual manuals was something I really wanted. I feel cramped playing bass and melody in a 61 keyboard. I don't mind the "light drawbars" since I'm able to store a lot of the different settings and use them easily. I play jazz and everybody who I play with loves the sound.

The retail price for a single manual XK3C is 2,295.97. The bottom part is 1,495.00. Hammond Pro XK-System Stand is $675. The retail price of a Nord C1 (dual manuals) is 2,899.97. I ended up buying the nord accessories for the keyboard - stand was about $239 and I bought the half moon switch retailed for $129. I got mine for substantially less (as you could the hammond gear) but that's the retail price.

On both of the systems you don't need the specific stands but they do make it more stable and better looking.

B.

good points
I agree 100%

Fine if a great sounding rig as light
but that should really be an afterthought

When I was young ( integrity - not old timer )
I carried a B3 and a few times
I managed to muscle it alone withOUT a fancy roller carry
ten years ago I barehugged a 145 leslie

I did bc I really CARE about the result
the sound

I understand the shlepping part too
but as a society we have grown soft

If people have to worry about 5 or 10 pounds that is a little petty. It has nothing do to with the sound of the clone. It should not really count as con. If wanted to I could say the Nords are built like shit as a con but it has nothing to do with the sound.

I had just switched to bottled milk at
around that time

If you've got a bad back or are pushing 50 (or more), a little weight can make a difference and, all other things being equal, the lighter weight and smaller footprint can be a plus.

As far as the "built like shit", I haven't experienced or heard much about poor quality from Clavia. I've had the Electro 61 or 73 for quite a few years with no problems.

I have arthritis in my neck in my early 40's and a bad back. Mostly from years of Martial Arts and stuff and I can tote an XK-3c in an anvil case with wheels. It is not that big of a deal and part of the game if you gig a lot.