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Kevmo

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Here's my unit with boards in it!

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o430/alanjpearson/Facebook/iOS%20Photos/1466124_10201121723553905_866752051_n.jpg

Yamaha CP70B;Roland XP30/AXSynth/Fantom/FA76/XR;Hammond XK3C SK2; Korg Kronos 73;ProSoloist Rack+; ARP ProSoloist; Mellotron M4000D; GEM Promega2; Hohner Pianet N, Roland V-Grand,Voyager XL, RMI
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So I just returned from NYC where I saw the Broadway show "A Night with Janis Joplin" The keyboard player, Tyler Evans, was using what appeared to be a C3 Case. I say case only because he was playing piano on the bottom manual so I assumed that's what was going on. I didn't care for the "Hammond " tone he was getting out of this rig, it sounded like a Rompler, especially with the fast Leslie speed.(no visable Leslie cab)

At the end of the show during a highly deserving standing ovation, I just caught a glimps of some reverse keys on the top manual. (Hammond or KeyB Solo in the top position?) So I'm not quite sure what I was listening to.

My observation was this, he was seen but not heard enough, and what I did hear of the organ, I was not that impressed, sound wise. The piano sound though was very nice. If you are playing this sort of venue by all means looks count, but to this musician in the crowd, sound and ability always trumps looks. JMHO.

If I was still playing out in local clubs live, I would never

bother with the extra fake wood case thing.

 

Paul

 

 

 

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How about a shot from the audience perspective.

 

I should have that after 11th January which is our first gig in 2014...........

Yamaha CP70B;Roland XP30/AXSynth/Fantom/FA76/XR;Hammond XK3C SK2; Korg Kronos 73;ProSoloist Rack+; ARP ProSoloist; Mellotron M4000D; GEM Promega2; Hohner Pianet N, Roland V-Grand,Voyager XL, RMI
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Nice but probably a pain to set up gig after gig.

 

Not really - as I mentioned before we cart a whole heap of equipment around and this weighs 26Kg.

It unfolds then two knurled nuts for each shelf and its ready!

Hides the keyboard loom beautifully.......

Yamaha CP70B;Roland XP30/AXSynth/Fantom/FA76/XR;Hammond XK3C SK2; Korg Kronos 73;ProSoloist Rack+; ARP ProSoloist; Mellotron M4000D; GEM Promega2; Hohner Pianet N, Roland V-Grand,Voyager XL, RMI
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Now from the audience POV:

 

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o430/alanjpearson/Facebook/iOS%20Photos/1536446_10201164063452376_1008933597_n.jpg

Yamaha CP70B;Roland XP30/AXSynth/Fantom/FA76/XR;Hammond XK3C SK2; Korg Kronos 73;ProSoloist Rack+; ARP ProSoloist; Mellotron M4000D; GEM Promega2; Hohner Pianet N, Roland V-Grand,Voyager XL, RMI
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I took an old upright that wasn't seeing use anymore around my church and turned it into a shell for my Nord Stage. Sanded, refinished, distressed, and wired to interface with the rest of my rig. I even wired the actual sustain pedal of the piano to work with the Nord. PowerCon in, stereo outs, a jack for an expression pedal, and a MIDI jack added after the photos were taken.

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o748/rossward10/IMG_0347_zps091977c4.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o748/rossward10/IMG_0408_zps4941b8f2.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o748/rossward10/IMG_0407_zps30c668ed.jpg

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o748/rossward10/IMG_0409_zpscdc9e4b1.jpg

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The process wasn't too awful. It would have been easier if I hadn't also refinished the piano. I don't have step-by-step photos, but I can take some better ones for you of all of the inner workings and such next time I get the chance.
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Thinking of constructing a light weight, foldable faux B3 Cabinet for my keyboards. It won't be a carbon copy but like Loose-end's case, it will resemble the original. I have the basic dimensions for the original B3 but I need two other measurements to help me plan this out. What is the height of the legs from just floor to cabinet, and what is the height of just the cabinet skirt on the sides at its maximum height? Meaning the skirt that wraps around the sides and back.

Thanks!

Hammonds:1959 M3,1961 A-101,Vent, 2 Leslies,VB3/Axiom,

Casio WK-7500,Yamaha P50m Module/DGX-300

Gig rig:Casio PX-5S/Roland VR-09/Spacestation V3

http://www.petty-larceny-band.com

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Thinking of constructing a light weight, foldable faux B3 Cabinet for my keyboards. It won't be a carbon copy but like Loose-end's case, it will resemble the original. I have the basic dimensions for the original B3 but I need two other measurements to help me plan this out. What is the height of the legs from just floor to cabinet, and what is the height of just the cabinet skirt on the sides at its maximum height? Meaning the skirt that wraps around the sides and back.

Thanks!

 

From floor to top of legs / bottom of cabinet is 22" , from bottom of cabinet to bottom of veneer strip is 7/8" The side / back from bottom to top is 15 1/4 " , front to back is 28 1/2 " and width is 48 "

"Ive been playing Hammond since long before anybody paid me to play one, I didn't do it to be cool, I didnt do it to make a statement......I just liked it "

 

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Perfect...Thanks Aussie!

My first parts!

I bought this Table on CL for 20$ Note the legs..pretty close to the B3's. http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/bossbandbob/b3tablelegs.jpg

Hammonds:1959 M3,1961 A-101,Vent, 2 Leslies,VB3/Axiom,

Casio WK-7500,Yamaha P50m Module/DGX-300

Gig rig:Casio PX-5S/Roland VR-09/Spacestation V3

http://www.petty-larceny-band.com

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Faux B3 case project underway. First test fitting. Need to trim about 1/4" off the side skirts so it folds flat. Cross braces will be detachable. World's first Butcher Block finish B3?

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/bossbandbob/myB3stand0156.jpg

 

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/bossbandbob/myb3.jpg

Hammonds:1959 M3,1961 A-101,Vent, 2 Leslies,VB3/Axiom,

Casio WK-7500,Yamaha P50m Module/DGX-300

Gig rig:Casio PX-5S/Roland VR-09/Spacestation V3

http://www.petty-larceny-band.com

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Actually Px-5S and VR-09.I should have room in the case for my mini monitor and Vent on either side of the VR-09.So that will be my total stage footprint. The Px-5S is the challenge, being so damn long but I'm taking the end caps off but I still had to make it 50" wide as a B3 is 48". This still gives me the top casing overhang on the left which I'll either have to cut off or somehow cut a slit in the stand. Not sure if I'd void the Casio warranty by cutting that off.

Hammonds:1959 M3,1961 A-101,Vent, 2 Leslies,VB3/Axiom,

Casio WK-7500,Yamaha P50m Module/DGX-300

Gig rig:Casio PX-5S/Roland VR-09/Spacestation V3

http://www.petty-larceny-band.com

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http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/bossbandbob/IMG_0643.jpg

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/bossbandbob/IMG_0644.jpg

 

Making progress!

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/bossbandbob/photo.jpg

On way home for keyboard fitting.

Hammonds:1959 M3,1961 A-101,Vent, 2 Leslies,VB3/Axiom,

Casio WK-7500,Yamaha P50m Module/DGX-300

Gig rig:Casio PX-5S/Roland VR-09/Spacestation V3

http://www.petty-larceny-band.com

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Rough Keyboard fitting: http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/bossbandbob/IMG_0159.jpghttp://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/bossbandbob/IMG_0647-1.jpg

This is already more stable than any stand I have purchased and I can carry it under one arm when folded.

Hammonds:1959 M3,1961 A-101,Vent, 2 Leslies,VB3/Axiom,

Casio WK-7500,Yamaha P50m Module/DGX-300

Gig rig:Casio PX-5S/Roland VR-09/Spacestation V3

http://www.petty-larceny-band.com

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Thanks guys. I actually first thought the idea of doing this was crazy until I saw some of the cool stuff in this thread and got frustrated with stands I have bought. An unexpected side benefit is that it feels like I've switched from driving a little compact car bouncing in the wind to a big luxury model when I'm playing using it. It makes everything feel solid like a Hammond console. As I can put my mini monitor and vent on either side of the Roland this is my total stage foot print. I can also put a bigger floor monitor under it as well. The keyboards are supported with just 2 1x3 removable cross braces with dowels protruding on each side that insert into 1x3" supports attached to the inner sides. I'll post a picture of that later. The front of the PX rests on the table leg tops and the VR-09 rests on the back top edge of the PX with 2 pieces of Velcro to stop it from sliding into the knobs. The front wood piece is velcro'ed to the front bottom of the PX just for looks.

Hammonds:1959 M3,1961 A-101,Vent, 2 Leslies,VB3/Axiom,

Casio WK-7500,Yamaha P50m Module/DGX-300

Gig rig:Casio PX-5S/Roland VR-09/Spacestation V3

http://www.petty-larceny-band.com

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It's not that heavy. I tried to design it to be light as possible. I can carry it with one arm and it feels slightly lighter than my old Roland VK-7, so I'm guessing 28-30lbs. I could lighten more it by changing the back panel to 1/4" ply but not sure if that would be sturdy enough. It is bulky though(due to the legs) for turning corners on doorways and stairwells. I will use it for gigs with easy access and larger stages. It is only about 1" bigger L x W than my usual set up.

Hammonds:1959 M3,1961 A-101,Vent, 2 Leslies,VB3/Axiom,

Casio WK-7500,Yamaha P50m Module/DGX-300

Gig rig:Casio PX-5S/Roland VR-09/Spacestation V3

http://www.petty-larceny-band.com

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