[HAM] H100 -good or bad ?

[David Damroze]

On Aug 20, 2006, at 10:46 AM, Dave Bishop wrote:

>
>> I currently have an L-100 and I'd like something with the full size
>> manuals and 25 pedals.The H100 might be a good intermediary untill I 
>> can
>> get a A100 or something, if the price is right.
>
> If you have an L-100 the H-100 is a natural step up.  Its a terrific
> practice organ, and you are already aquainted with the diving board 
> keys.  I
> have a flock of Hammonds to chose from, and I still like the sound of 
> the
> H-100.  Plus, if you're adventuresome, there is plenty you can do to 
> make it
> emulate the B-3 sound more closely.  By reputation the earlier models 
> (those
> without printed circuit boards) have more technical problems.  You'll
> probably need a service manual and will get to know the insides pretty 
> well.
   Since my experience with changing the power cord on an M3, I'm
  cautious about doing too much work myself beyond cleaning and 
Deoxiting some of the contacts.. I do know of a couple of
  techs in Seattle.
> These models have a lot of weight, so make sure you are clear about 
> what it
> will take to make it playable before you accept it.
  Any particular issues I should be aware of when I go and look at this ?
>  While a B-3's market
> value is high enough to justify a total makeover, an H-100 can become 
> a boat
> anchor if costs too much in time and money for repairs.  It wouldn't
> surprise me if you got both the organ and the cabinet for $300 or 
> under,
  $150 and will deliver for an extra $50 or so . Seems like an  okay 
deal to me,
  Tone cabinet appears to be a series 10.
>  but
> you may have to educate the owner about the Hammond market to get a 
> decent
> price.
>
> If you go through with a purchase, why don't you give some thought to
> donating the L100 to some neighborhood kid who shows talent at the 
> piano?
> I've given away three now, and the rewards a just outstanding.
>
  I gave an M102 to an elderly lady to practice her hymns on when I left 
Detroit.
  since I got the L100 for $100 delivered , I don't have a whole lot 
tied up in it.
  Any struggling organists in Seattle need a spinet  ? :-)
> Regards,
>
> Dave Bishop.

Thank you
  Dave Damroze
>
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