B-3
[B-3,C-3の回路図]
Model B-3
Production Years:
Jan 1955 to 1974
Synopsis:
The archetype, it is equipped with Hammond chorus/vibrato
providing 3
levels of chorus and vibrato, selectable for
each manual independently. It is
equipped with Hammond Percussion. The percussion
has four controls:
ON/OFF, Volume: NORMAL/SOFT, Decay: SLOW/FAST,
Harmonic:
2nd/3rd.
Cabinet Size:
With pedal keyboard and bench: 48.75x46x49.5
(WHD, inches), 425lbs
with bench and pedalboard.
Finish:
Walnut/Cherry
Manuals:
Swell and great, 61 playing keys each.
Pedals:
25-note radiating detachable pedalboard.
Controls:
9 preset keys and 2 sets of 9 adjustable harmonic
drawbars for each
manual. 2 adjustable (16' and 8') for pedals.
Amp/Output:
Internal preamp.
Features:
One expression pedal controlling swell, great
an pedals.

ハモンドと言えばB-3を思い浮かべるほどの名機で、
オルガニストなら誰でも1度は弾いてみたいオルガンだと思います。
画像でも判るようにホームモデルで発売されましたが、
演奏の時足が見える為、何時の間にかステージモデルの代名詞に為りました。
購入されるなら`64年頃までのコンディションの良い物を選びましょう。

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