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Hello everybody, I, too, have been a lurker for some time, with a post here and there. I figure it's time to formally introduce myself. My name is Erik Ogden, and I have been playing keyboards for 21 years, and trumpet for 26 years. I am 36 years old, married, with a 2 1/2 year old girl, who means the world to me! I currently play keys and trumpet in a blues/R&B/Motown band. I have been in many different kinds of bands throughout the years. I played lead trumpet in several jazz and big bands, keyboards in rock and funk bands, and trumpet in funk and disco bands. My "day" job (I put this in quotes because I actually work the overnight shift) is a software analyst for our clients overseas. It pays the bills, lets me keep up with the gear and GAS, and I work only 3 nights a week (12 hour shifts). My current gear is: Kurzweil K2600X Yamaha P-70 Rhodes 88 mark II Yamaha DX-7 Akai AX-80 M-Audio Keystation 88es Yamaha DTXplorer electronic drum set Holton ST-308S Maynard Ferguson model trumpet Yamaha 5A4 super shallow mouthpiece (for all those high notes!) 2 electric guitars that are cheap and worthless (I am still learning how to play) Ibanez bass guitar A whole mess of cables Anyways, I have been enjoying reading all your posts for quite some time now, and hop to contribute every now and then. And lastly, I LOVE a good beer! Thanks for reading! Erik

Hello again! Here is the update: I went to look at the organ this morning, and it turns out that the model is a J-114. Far cry from a B-2. So, no deal for me. On the plus side, I have $500 to buy some other goodies! Thanks again for all your replies! Erik

Hey everyone, Thank you so much for your responses. I do have some time to do some research after all. The lady called me and something came up, so I am going Saturday morning to take a look at it. I'll definitely keep you posted! Stay tuned... Erik

Hello everyone! I have a question about the Hammond B-2 organ. I saw a local advertisement for this organ for $500. First, I wanted to know if this is a pretty good deal, and second, what is the main difference between a B-2 and B-3. If I had more time, I would research the internet, but I have an appointment to look at it this evening. According to the lady I talked to, it belonged to her mother that recently passed away, and she didn't know a whole lot about it. (Come to think about it, I don't know much either!) Any info would be most helpful. Thank you! Erik