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some of those that do not like TG recapping have disliked it because
they love the mellow sound with the wax caps and others such as yourself
do not like recapping the TG because they are concerned about the
correct way to do this.

>Please consider that out of those considering a recap, there is maybe 
>one out of a thousand of us who are equipped and qualified to make the 
>necessary measurements. My view is that recapping as a home project
should 
>be firmly discouraged.

My view is that before trying out a delicate procedure such as TG
recapping or TG recalibration, first  you need to research as much as
possible about these things and to thoroughly understand  the risks
involved and the proper way to do these modifications. Having the
suitable measuring equipment is extremely important so that this job is
done properly.  When I joined the Hammond forums in 2003 I knew very
little about how to do any of these types of modifications but over the
years I have learned a lot about these things and now I feel quite
comfortable recapping  and recalibrating a TG without any qualms about
doing this. 

>>>Can you please describe what it was that you disliked about the sound

>>>of the then new 1974 B3 ?
>Weak bass, weird keyboard action. No balls.

Thank you for answering my question.
In my TG data spreadsheet some of the late 60's and 70's TG's including
those that I have measured have slightly weaker output levels in the
bass pedal TG notes 1 to 12 range  and the lower midrange TG notes 25 to
37 range  when compared to the TG's of the late 50's and earlier 60's
era. The TG's with the ''ballsiest'' bass output levels in the TG
spreadsheet are the pre 1956 TG's. 
All the best.
Kon