Steve LeBlanc Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 I bought a Hammond M102 Organ...this thing totally rocks...it's got the drawbars and percussion...sounds very close to a B3 but it's smaller and fits nicely in our studio. The original owner sawed it in half so you can transport it top/bottom separate...easy to take apart and put back together, still heavy but very portable. I'll be buying a Leslie in a few days, then I'll be all set. I'm excited as hell...I always wanted my own Organ but had to settle for playing others when I could. Get this, I bought this beast for $27!! Don't tell me you don't believe in Luck...it's real...this thing screams. I'll post pictures when I can. Move along now...just wanted to share. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Originally posted by Steve LeBlanc: Get this, I bought this beast for $27!! Don't tell me you don't believe in Luck...I hate you Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 10, 2002 Author Share Posted March 10, 2002 Here's a picture I found of almost the exact same model: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucapbpe/hammonds/pictures/m102a_77710.jpgOnly drag about it is it doesn't have as many keys as a C3, B3...I might upgrade later but I'll find my way around this for now. Hey, I just found out this is the exact same model Hammond the guy from Procol Harem used on Whiter Shade of Pale! http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbyjoe Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 you suck steve. that's so not fair. although i did score a wurlitzer 200A from a garage sale for $20 ($10 USD). eheehehehe pray for peace, kendall "Consider how much coffee you're drinking - it's probably not enough." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 10, 2002 Author Share Posted March 10, 2002 hehe, Luck. Well, I'm not going to be playing Whiter Shade of Pale any time soon so I had to find someone else who jammed this model Hammond. Well what do you know...I was pleasently surprised to find out Richard Wright used the same model for "Live at Pompei" my all-time favorite live video. WhoooooHOooo! OK, I'll stop bragging now http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 I'll give you $30 for it. OK, $32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakit Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 I paid $0.00 for my M3. It was even delivered to my house gratis. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 10, 2002 Author Share Posted March 10, 2002 OK so you're luckier than me http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Originally posted by Steve LeBlanc: OK so you're luckier than me What impresses me is that you said you picked it up. There is no way I could pick up my H model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobro Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 I don't believe in luck but in Fate. If anyone deserved to come across a B-3 for $27 it's you, Steve! How are you going to mic the Leslie for recording? Stereo pair, the 3-4 SM-57s/58s kind of deal, one big condensor in the room, or some other approach? Gotta have a signature LeBlanc sound so in a few years they'll be trying and failing to copy it with sofsynths, hehe. -CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_3guy Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Congrats! I can't wait to hear you wail on it!!!! Steve www.seagullphotodesign.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 10, 2002 Author Share Posted March 10, 2002 How are you going to mic the Leslie for recording? Stereo pair, the 3-4 SM-57s/58s kind of deal, one big condensor in the room, or some other approach? Gotta have a signature LeBlanc sound so in a few years they'll be trying and failing to copy it with sofsynths, hehe.heh, well I've got to get the Leslie...we'll see...probably a couple of small condensors stereo on the horn and some big condensor on the bottom, we'll have to see what I end up with...I'll know in a day or two. Oh and btw, I rocked this thing without the Leslie from 10PM until 5AM this morning...this instrument rocks as hard as anything I've ever played...Yeah Baby! I'll share a short sample from last night soon...who needs a synthesizer??..with my Wah Pedal, Delay and the drawbars I'm getting every sound I can imagine...no envelope filter needed. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveMusic Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Aw c'mon, Steve, how could you possible find someone that stupid? What's the story? How did you hear of it? And why $27? Why not $25 or $30? And why not even $50 or $100? You mean it was in playing condition when you bought it? How could anyone sell ANY organ that plays for $27? > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Now look what you did Steve. You gave me GAS. I look forward to hearing it. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 11, 2002 Author Share Posted March 11, 2002 Originally posted by LiveMusic: Aw c'mon, Steve, how could you possible find someone that stupid? What's the story? How did you hear of it? And why $27? Why not $25 or $30? And why not even $50 or $100? You mean it was in playing condition when you bought it? How could anyone sell ANY organ that plays for $27?Like I said I was lucky The guy listed it on Ebay with a starting bid of $16 (or something like that)...a couple of people bid on it but I won it at $27. He knew it was worth more, he's a professional musician so he wasn't naive or anything...he wanted to get rid of it quick. I think there were a lack of bids mostly because the seller was unwilling to ship it...it's been altered so it isn't collectable...it's really only worth money to someone who will play it (like me). I was lucky no one else in the area was interested...timing was on my side. I would have offered the guy more money but he was kind of an asshole...lied to me in an email to get me to pick it up sooner. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Ok. How many people here just jumped over to ebay? Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 11, 2002 Author Share Posted March 11, 2002 Originally posted by Rabid: Ok. How many people here just jumped over to ebay? RobertHAHAHA http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobro Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Originally posted by Steve LeBlanc: How are you going to mic the Leslie for recording? Stereo pair, the 3-4 SM-57s/58s kind of deal, one big condensor in the room, or some other approach? Gotta have a signature LeBlanc sound so in a few years they'll be trying and failing to copy it with sofsynths, hehe.heh, well I've got to get the Leslie...we'll see...probably a couple of small condensors stereo on the horn and some big condensor on the bottom, we'll have to see what I end up with...I'll know in a day or two. Oh and btw, I rocked this thing without the Leslie from 10PM until 5AM this morning...this instrument rocks as hard as anything I've ever played...Yeah Baby! I'll share a short sample from last night soon...who needs a synthesizer??..with my Wah Pedal, Delay and the drawbars I'm getting every sound I can imagine...no envelope filter needed. Actually a Hammond is an electromechanical addtive synthesizer, technically speaking. Well looking forward to hearing it, and trying to hear in the mind's ear how you're going to use it in Jamfree, it's so different from the Rhodes. -CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 You say you picked it up? Gee, I hope you didn't hurt your back! Great deal, by the way!! The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowly Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 I have nothing to say, nothing. Casey What a #$%*!@# deal!!!!! "Let It Be!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not coaster MODERATOR Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 I got that exact Hammond in my garage too. 'Cept my little spinnette didn't cost me a dime! You'll also be pleased to note that what's his name in Pink Floyd used this model as well. There are simple little mods that can be made to this model that will hotrod it out. Have fun and be sure to check the oil in the tone wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Originally posted by TinderArts: I'll give you $30 for it. OK, $32. OK, I'll go $32.50 and $5 for the M3 mentioned too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Nahhhh, Hammonds & Rhodes were made to be together! Add a Hohner Clavinet and a Minimoog and you're really cookin' Be careful about the oil for the tonewheel generator. It needs oil once a year - it's very important to make sure it's oiled. It's also equally important to make sure you don't over-oil it. Enjoy your new toy! Well looking forward to hearing it, and trying to hear in the mind's ear how you're going to use it in Jamfree, it's so different from the Rhodes. -CB[/QB] I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 11, 2002 Author Share Posted March 11, 2002 Yeah I do need to get some oil...I could go to Ebay for that too but I'd rather not wait for an auction to end or pay for shipping. Anyone know a good source for Hammond Oil in the LA area? oh and btw...I just bought a Leslie for this thing...ready to rock! http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Originally posted by Steve LeBlanc: I just picked up a Hammond this morning... And boy are my arms tired. Ba-da-boom Ok. A little late but sometimes I am slow. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3Nut Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 Whoohoo! M-102's are way cool. HAS (Hammond Acquisition Syndrome) has struck yet another board member! Mwahahaha! Resistance is futile!!! Enjoy your new organ! TP --- Todd A. Phipps "...no, I'm not a Hammondoholic...I can stop anytime..." http://www.facebook.com/b3nut ** http://www.blueolives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 12, 2002 Author Share Posted March 12, 2002 HAHA! Yep I'm already enjoying it! http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not coaster MODERATOR Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 Sewing machine oil will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sign Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 IMO sewing machine oil is too thin, better use oil like the oil used for bicycles. Never use car engine oil, way too thick. The alchemy of the masters moving molecules of air, we capture by moving particles of iron, so that the poetry of the ancients will echo into the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 NO NO NO NO It's not the same. Go to goffprof.com and get the real stuff. It's cheap enough (thougn in YOUR case a tube of oil is 20% of the price of the organ! lol) considering you use it once a year. Why take a chance on unapproved oil when you don't have to? Originally posted by Cereal: Sewing machine oil will do I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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