Getting a Hammond M3. Anybody ever play one?

[rjthakid]

I found it dirt-cheap on Craigslist.  I'm going to pick it up on Saturday. 

Here's what it looks like:

http://www.nycfarmboy.com/m3/m3.html

Anybody ever play one?

[rjthakid]

So NOBODY'S played an M3?

[musiqisme26]

i have played two but i cant really remember what they were like but i hope you didnt pay more that $150 or $200 for it

i know i didnt like the footpedal sizes and its suppose to be the home version of a B3

[rjthakid]

$125       

My wife would KILL me if I got an Organ with a full Footpedal Board.

It's not Ideal, but for $125, It'll do.

[musiqisme26]

thats cool you know it can be wired for a leslie

[rjthakid]

I know!  I know someone who services and Mods Organs, so once i pick it up on Saturday, I'll ask him how much. 

Then start the hunt for a leslie.   

[rjthakid]

I feel like a little kid at christmas!  I just called and confirmed everything!!!!

Now I don't have to go over to the church to practice.  I can practice on an organ everyday!

        

[musiqisme26]

I feel like a little kid at christmas!  I just called and confirmed everything!!!!

Now I don't have to go over to the church to practice.  I can practice on an organ everyday!

        

i will forewarn you it will be a lil different than playing a full size organ at church

[rjthakid]

i will forewarn you it will be a lil different than playing a full size organ at church

I play on a similar Organ all the time.  My mother and I go to preach at a nursing home every Saturday.  There's this crappy little Yamaha "Organ" with the same kind of foot pedals as the M3, only it doesn't have a Hammond type sound, and no drawbars.  It's like a toy. 
It has these cheesy beats that you can play along to.  Samba, Waltz, etc.

It MUST be better than THAT. 

[docjohn]

yes,i actually used a chopped m3 with a 122 many years ago!!!few advantages,it is a hammond.not as loud as b3,not as many keys,not as good a sound.BUT,i used j smith,charlie earland sound,i1st 3 or 4 drawbars,chorus on/off etc.the pedals are junk,the lowere manual is weak-but it's a start.in the 70's my m3 with leslie cost about 1800!!!!,was light-2 could carry,and did the job.good luck-see if you can have your tech run a 1/4 output jack,which mine had,then you can buy a preamp for whatever lesli you want.not cheap,but most flexible.that way you might find a motion sound or leslie imitator(electronic)like voce's spin,save some $$$$ till you can do better.be blessed and enjoy

[rjthakid]

yes,i actually used a chopped m3 with a 122 many years ago!!!few advantages,it is a hammond.not as loud as b3,not as many keys,not as good a sound.BUT,i used j smith,charlie earland sound,i1st 3 or 4 drawbars,chorus on/off etc.the pedals are junk,the lowere manual is weak-but it's a start.in the 70's my m3 with leslie cost about 1800!!!!,was light-2 could carry,and did the job.good luck-see if you can have your tech run a 1/4 output jack,which mine had,then you can buy a preamp for whatever lesli you want.not cheap,but most flexible.that way you might find a motion sound or leslie imitator(electronic)like voce's spin,save some $$$$ till you can do better.be blessed and enjoy

Thanks for the reply man!

And remember, this isn't for recording or giging.  It's just for home practice. 

[PapaRooskie]

I've played one of these.  Its better known as a Baby B, but it is more different than people think.  Without a leslie its worth about what i paid for mine which was $35.  It has two sets of drawbars, but the bottoms manual only has 7 drawbars, not to mention the very small manuals  The sound is a brighter than any of the bigger organs.  A lot of the old r&b bands used to use them.  I personally don't like them, but a lot of people do.  Good luck with yours!

[trenton16]

we got one at my church. when u get it hook a 145 leslie to it.