Polkahero
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My A-100 is worth $1200-1500?
Yikes!
I paid a lot less than that. I'm feeling pretty smug at the moment, with the caveat that the chorus dingus is making a mechanical tick-tick-tick noise that I should probably take a look at.
I need 48 hour days.
Grey
I paid $50 for mine at an estate sale but I wouldn't sell it for less than $1500 right now.
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I've been charged extra shipping for a Hammond SK1 I shipped back in November that I sold through Reverb. I have a digital postal scale, and the box I used had the exact dimensions printed on the box. I have a digital postal scale I've used for years so I know the weight was accurate. I ship probably over 600 items a year through Ebay (mostly motorcycle parts).
Today I received an additional shipping charge from Reverb for $19.39. Contacted them and they couldn't tell me anything, that I need to contact the carrier (UPS). Contacted UPS and all they can tell me is that the additional shipping charges don't match what Reverb is charging me.
First of all, Reverb's estimated shipping calculator is a joke. You can put in the exact weight and dimensions and it doesn't even come close to what the actually charges are going to be. I actually refunded the buyer the difference in shipping charges because I had to overestimate it on my listing. So now I know Reverb is making money on shipping not to mention the fact they are charging me extra for the "additional amount" from the original shipment!
This is criminal and I'm going to report them to local or federal law enforcement. If anyone on here has other suggestions I'm willing to listen.
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If this is your first Hammond and have never worked on one before, definitely go for the A100. Not a bad price for one that's been gone through professionally. That price on the 145 is also decent as long as everything is working well in it. I just paid less for a clean 145 but the upper driver was fried. Fortunately I got it on Ebay and the seller is going to have to reimburse me the cost for repairing it even though he's being a jacka** about it, lol.
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If I want to convert my Leslie 251 to a 122 model all I have to do is switch out the amplifiers, correct? I don't really need the 6x9 stationary speakers in the 251. My goal is to be able to connect four different Leslies to my Trek II universal combo preamp pedal and right now all I'm missing is the 122 interface. Currently have the 251 connected to my A-100 via a Leslie kit.
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I've got to hand it to Tom Brady
I'm not so sure. He threw 3 interceptions and GB couldn't capitalize.
I think AR is done, based on this performance. Just like Favre. One and done.
You seriously think Rodgers is going to retire? I hate to see Stafford go to another NFC North opponent. Not like the Lions will be competitive anytime soon. . .
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No luck, blew out a bunch of rice grains (mice?!) from the speaker but it's still distorted. Going to call Minnesota Organ Service tomorrow to send it in for repairs.
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The resistance setting should be "open" for the preamp pedal. The 8 and 16 ohm settimg are for tube and solid state small power amps.
Thanks, that's what I figured. Guess they made these to be more "universal" with other makes of organs, never seen that on one of these amps before.
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Well, it's definitely the driver. Plugged the bottom speaker directly into the amp to bypass the crossover and it sounds fine. Plugged it back into the crossover and then ran two extension wires for the upper driver to a different Leslie speaker and it sounds fine. Just removed the Jensen V21 and it's got a bunch of bugs/debris in it so will blow that out with compressed air next, maybe I'll get lucky!
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It might be a good idea to replace the crossover caps inside there, if it still are the originals in use. Otherwise you might sending most of the sound to the horn and overload it.
I started out with a cheap kit from an obscure online so-called Hammond expert, later changed to this capacitors below. Huge difference. But it are easy to measure out your existing crossover. If it still are the original old big flat grey combi - condenser, my guess are that it are way off.
Also worth to check that the bolts on the large backplate on the cabinet are tight, if loose, it might give some nasty rattling on certain volumes and frequencies.
https://ssl.tonewheelgeneral.com/build_page.php?item_no=XO-CAPS
Thanks for that info, I'm sure all the components are original and the cabinet dates back to 1964. Got a link where to measure the capacitor values? I'm good with a soldering iron but I've always shied away from working on my Hammonds, scared of the high voltage caps inside!
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The diaphragm might be fine and it just has debris rattling around in there. Most of my buzzing V21s were just dirty.
Noted. I'll remove it and blow it out with some compressed air, hopefully it's something that simple.
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I have changed many a diaphragm in a V21. Still the sweetest sounding driver and worth keeping running if you don't require high power.
The driver could be rattling from loose frame parts or the diaphragm could be buzzing due to being off center in the gap slightly, but it is probably a blown or partly blown diaphragm.
If you want to change it out, you can still get replacement diaphragms from Tonewheel General: https://ssl.tonewheelgeneral.com/build_page.php?category=Speakers&subcat=Drivers
When you install the new one, you center it so that it doesn't buzz by putting a low level steady tone through it as you tighten things up.
I'm aware of the replacement diaphragms but I'm not comfortable replacing one of them myself. I know it takes certain skill to get it right and I don't want to screw the original Jensen up more than it already is.
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I just picked up a Leslie 145 and the Jensen V21 upper driver is distorted even at lower volume levels. Unplugged it and the bass driver sounds fine. Several years ago I used a company out of Texas called Freeman Tuell and they reconed one of these for me. Any idea if they're still in business? I'd prefer to get the original repaired vs. going with an Atlas replacement if possible.
Also, what load resistor setting should I be using on the amp if I'm using a Trek II UC-1A universal preamp pedal? "Open" had the most volume.
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Buddy just preordered one of these from Sweetwater, they're getting 15 in stock probably by March. Anyone interested in a hardly used XK5?
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If the motorboating isn't constant it probably just needs oiling. There's three areas to apply Hammond oil, don't fill up the metal bin for the chorus/vibrato! Just the felt pad needs to be soaked.
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There's a vintage CP70 for sale near me. My bandleader is asking me about it as he's interested in possibly purchasing it for his home studio. I told him he should be looking for a nice Hammond/Leslie setup instead. I know nothing about these CP70s. Thoughts?
If it's a nice one at a reasonable price and you might get to use it, I'd say go for it! They are not all that common. I'd prioritize a Hammond and Leslie ahead of a CP70 if I was starting from scratch. In fact, I had my Hammond/Leslie for at least 25 years before I obtained a CP70 that I later updated to a CP80, which I've now had for 2-3 years.
Really depends on what your bandleader wants to do.
It's listed at $1500 which I guess is a good deal on these, not really sure though as there aren't many out there to compare. He has a half million dollar studio so this is just chump change anyway, lol.
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Just make sure everything is plugged in before powering up 1147 and turning on the xk5 . You can blow the opamp in the 1147 by pugging into the organ when its already powered on. BTW, if somebody else already did this, the opamp is replaceable, pretty easy fix if you can solder. Symptoms of this is the leslie works , speed etc, but no sound. Also if its low on volume, there is a gain adjustment on the 1147 , just dial it up with a jewlers screwdriver.
Great tips, thanks!
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There's a vintage CP70 for sale near me. My bandleader is asking me about it as he's interested in possibly purchasing it for his home studio. I told him he should be looking for a nice Hammond/Leslie setup instead. I know nothing about these CP70s. Thoughts?
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Hi, it is used to connect an organ with an 11 pin output to a 6 pin 147 amp in the Leslie. HS xk3, 3c or Crumar Mojo (some had 11 pin outs) or others. takes care of power supply, audio and switching in one box. Joe
Thanks for the clarification, makes sense now. I'm going to borrow my buddy's Hammond XK5 which has the 11 pin output and use that to test the 1147 kit as well as the Combo Preamp.
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I just purchased a Leslie speaker and this 1147 kit is included with the speaker. I don't need it but I'd like to know what this would be used for and how I would go about testing it to make sure it works when I go to pick up the speaker. Ignore the Combo Preamp on the left as I already know how that works (don't need that either as I have a Trek II universal preamp). Thanks!
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Figure on replacing the upstop and downstop felts in both manuals assuming it has the originals especially if this is going to be used in a recording studio. Make sure the chorus/vibrato isn't "motorboating", you'll know if it is when you turn it on.
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Good riddance, 2020! Worst year ever for me!
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Sure looked like they were getting along well despite being the final recording sessions before the breakup.
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Ever notice the bass line during the sax solo? It's brilliant. When my band covers this song I wrote that line out note for note as it's so important.
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Good day for Packers fans:
Green Bay Packers clinch NFC North with win over Detroit Lions as No. 1 seed remains in play
Best,
Geoff
Were you concerned at halftime about the game? Lol, I wasn't coming from a Lions fan. Did I just admit that? Paper bag over head. . .
Buy this or that Hammond: serviced A100 v cheapish C2
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Mine was immaculate. All I had to do was replace the swell pedal rubber pad and fix two broken drawbar wires. Guess I won't mention what I paid for my '57 B3 or you'll kill me, lol.