[HAM] Hammond Percussion

[Premecz Mátyás]

Hi!

I did the same conversion a year ago from B2 to B3. What I did with
the percussion tabs is not the nicest, but definiatly the cheapest
method: I used a saw to enlarge the window that was for the start and
run switches previously. I cut it so it became just big enough to hold
the perc. switches. After I've fit the switches from the downside, I cut the original M3
percussion plate to the size that fits next to the drawbars. I put it
in place from the upside that I could use the original M3 screws to
hold it  in place. If you screw the switches to the original plate
tight enough, it will hold it in place and look OK.

I did the rachet conversion using 3 sets of M or L drawbars. It was
way cheaper than the PCB option, but obviously very time consuming. So
instead of paying $400 + $270 + A0-28 + shipping, I payed
$250 + A0-28 + shipping. Which is a difference I think. Also it is
possible to re-manufacture the black drawbar+switches plate. Goog luck
with the conversion, and believe me it's worth the time and money.

Mat


> There is that conversion kit that I think uses PC boards but the cost
> is about $270. Has anyone successfully used M3 drawbars to make a
> set?


> I am currently working on this right now, actually.  I get the M
> drawbars thursday.  I will let you all know how it turns out.



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>> Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:15:49 -0500
>> From: b3jazz at gmail.com
>> To: hammond at zeni.net
>> Subject: Re: [HAM] Hammond Percussion
>> 
>> On Jan 8, 2008 10:27 AM, Scott Hawthorn  wrote:
>>> Just a word of warning, not intended to be discouraging: This thing,
>>> usually referred to as the drawbar base, invariably comes with the
>>> drawbars, and a standard price that I have seen around is $400. The reason
>>> for this high price-point is, I guess, so many people want to convert their
>>> ratchet drawbars to smooth ones.
>> 
>> Probably not a bad price if it comes with chorus/vibrato, scanner and perc
>> switches.
>> 
>> There is that conversion kit that I think uses PC boards but the cost
>> is about $270.  Has anyone successfully used M3 drawbars to make a
>> set?
>> 
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