Hand on heart, I can not believe you can say this orgam is anything like a real B3. Sound and or function. The keyb is way closer. Digital sucks period
I play an xk3c dual manual system and it sounds exactly like my old b3! Hammond Suzuki has made production strides like no other company. Besides most b3s all sound different from each other so I don't understand anyone's complaints!
Just to make a proven statement Analog produces better sound than an electric will at ever. So yes the original Hammond is better in live Sound Quality. However you can now with the new Hammond create more tones then the original with the same feel and spirit as the original. And I will ask this; if you have to an Electric might as well have the best am I right? A Hammond can only be a Hammond. Plus The bonus is preset options allow you to Automatically set the stops to where you want your sound
Its all about how you react to the instrument as a player. Studiologic's NumaOrgan, Nord's C1/C2, Hammond Suzuki's XK1/XK3, Roland's VK-1, even sitting behind a controller with a laptop and NI's B4 II open. Some feel close (pull out draw bars, good feeling keys, etc) But if you're playing a real B3, you play it differently than a keyboard or emulating software. This instrument captures that necessary interaction to let you play a B3 like a B3.
I've been playing for over 40 yrs. I owned a B3 in 1970. I owned a beautiful A100 in 1990. Now, I'm the PROUD owner of the new B3. BEST instrument I have had the pure pleasure to own and play in my entire life.All the New Hammond B3 haters out there....I understand that you don't want to spend or don't have the money to make a quality investment...I love my New B3
I've been playing for over 40 yrs. I owned B3 in 1970. I owned a beautiful A100 in 1990. Now, I'm the PROUD owner of the new B3. BEST instrument I have had the pure pleasure to own and play in my entire life.All the New Hammond B3 haters out there....I understand that you don't want to spend or don't have the money to make a quality investment...I love my New B3
I like the vid. I played one of these recently and was very impressed. I own 3 original B3s. I've played on some of the clonewheel keyboards - not impressed. This new B3 is as close to the original as one can get.
Folks can appreciate good technology and practicality. It's obvious that with any new product there has to be a pro/con strategy to marketing. The Hammond tonewheel is the original and so even a copy of itself will be ridiculed. The engineer types like myself will argue til doomsday about the superiority of a real Hammond, but I'm the guy who comes to clean your carpet and can fix any breakdown on my 30 year old equipment in less than 5 minutes. I took the time to learn my trade inside and out.
@Denvermorgan2000 Well put Morgan. I am very interested in this Hoax Hammond I've seen on just two little crappy videos. It seems like the ticket as far as simplicity in the digital meets analog design. How come nobody talks it up? Did the guy get tired? Of course it might be all digital;, but mention is made that it is a full on 91 electronically generated tone wheel signals that can be played all at once if desired. I want to know more because this could be fit into anything! It's selfcontaind
virtual weak. analouge is analouge digital is digital, why pay hammon b3 price for a casiotone? Make a tonewheel again. I'll start saving my pennies, dollars, bennies... rob a bank. Sorry fender rhodes and b3 heck even moogs what they are and synths are synths. ok lol you would have to gig with tube based semi mechanical instruments I give you that.
virtual weak. analouge is analouge digital is digital, why pay hammon b3 price for a casiotone? Make a tonewheel again. I'll start saving my pennies, dollars, bennies... rob a bank. Sorry fender rhodes and b3 heck even moogs what they are and synths are synths.
Thanks for the detailed explanation of the tonewheels - I never really knew how the sound was made.
Does the new B3 output sound ready to input to a Leslie, or does it have additional processing to simulate the sound of a Leslie? (through a standard amp/speaker).
I own a 1960 C3 - I adore it, but I'm it's no secret how unreliable the originals can be for giggers, and anyone who disagrees is insane.
The generator is invincible, but the ageing parts will go wrong soon enough. You can delay it by paying out for a full rebuild, but a stock original B3 is simply NOT a reliable instrument to gig with.
The only feasible way is to use Trek II's pre-amp (BOMBPROOF!), sacrificing the tubes.
I would gladly buy the new B3/B3P, except I'm scared off by the price!
OUTSTANDING Explination of the Great Hammond Organ, I have owned and Played Hammond Organs since 1961, Right now I have the XK-3 with a Leslie Simulator, at only 40Lbs You have to Love it, Excellent Sound without the weight, Thanks for a Great Channel Malc ... BobbyD (USA)
Great now maybe the original B3's prices will come down.This does not sound the same this guy goes on and on about "virtual" tone wheels all a bunch of bunk.What hes not saying is its all solid state and that in itself is the differance. the new 3 only trys to emulate the original it is not the original tone.Also now Hammond gets to enjoy the cheap labor markets in china
Hmmmm.... Firstly everyone is entitled to their own opinion. However .... The new B-3 is not manufactured in China. It is a bespoke built instrument in the Hammond factory in Japan. Secondly ... I have had the pleasure of being involved with the BEST Hammond artistes in the world in all genres of music and not one of them shares your views. In fact, some of are actually asking for the new B-3 in preference to the retro tone wheels
The New Hammond B3 mk2 is horribly OVERPRICED. It is a mere gimmick. All the new technology added to it is merely there to jack up the price ($24,000.00), not counting the ($4,000) Leslie 122xb Speaker. It is no more than a computer with a keyboard. It's louder than the ORIGINAL B3 to disguise the fact that it doesn't produce the pure sound of the ORIGINAL tone wheel Hammond of the past. There is nothing like the ORIGINAL Hammond ORGAN !!!!!
@alwms2 - Sorry that you had the experience of buying a digital/solid state/whatever this is. I know what you mean. I played it once.....it wasn't the same. I also play guitar professionally as a session player and the only thing I can compare it to is playing a guitar through a solid state amplifier versus a tube amplifier....a tube amp will always give a warmer, richer, natural sound. Digital, processed sound still doesn't sound as good as analogue.
I tried one (New B-3) and was quite impressed with it in most ways. My biggest complaint is that the keys are quite a bit shorter than on the original, thusly affecting the pivot angle and the feel.
@Denvermorgan2000 The part you "see" is irrelevant because the pivot point is at the back of the key inside the cabinet where you don't see it. The keys on the original instrument (I'm talking about the whole key which extends well back into the cabinet) are about two feet long compared to the new B-3 which are much shorter. Definately affects the pivot point and the "feel". Have you A/Bd them?
This is really nice, as a fan of 60's, 70's and early 80's reggae, this instruments needed a comeback. I was really tired of bands playing something really intresting that he said, "a pretend organ" hated those pretender organs.
Hopefully I will be one day able to buy a B3........I use an XK1...and the organ sound great....but B3 is my dream.......and when I see this new digital B3...wow.....I wish I had one......or a Choped vintage B3....:)...God bless.....Great job!!!!
Vibrato is still far away from the original. I did the world premier of the NewB3 Ultimo in Frankfurt 2005. The portable is still too heavy and expensive. After more than 35 years at the old consoles let me tell you something: Nothing can replace the original totally!
If you want a B3 portable, look for a good conversion of a old original B3/C3/A100 or one of this great sounding BV, CV, B2, C2 models with added percussion. It´s cheaper and sounds better. T.C. Pfeiler
I suppose that you are right in as much as modern versions of any retro item be it a vintage car, vintage amp, MP3 vs CD vs Vinyl ! is never going to nail it 110% but the new Hammond B-3's and XK's do a very credible and accurate job and offer reliability, and many other benefits of using modern technology.
Also it is interesting that recently 3 of the top Hammond players in the world have actually asked for the New B-3 in favor of an original tonewheel for their gigs !
The portable New B-3 is still quite heavy but it does beak down in 2 mins, can be safely shipped on it side or even upside down and will easily fit into the back of an estate car. A B-3 chop tonewheel is still not that easy
I think it is wrong of you to advise people to 'buy an old original' without at least first checking out the new Hammond's for themselves . After all ... That is only your opinion.
I too have made my living out of Hammond Organs for over 30 years and amongst a vast amount other Hammond players, (Home Hobby - Semi Pro and Pro) am totally satisfied and happy with the New Generation Hammond Organs
I'm amazed. Pure astonishment. This organ is fantastic, I'm seeing, as was the original Hammond B-3. I am glad you covered this in an overview such as this.
Hi, I just ordered the DVD from you and payed with paypal. Unfortunately your email adress does not work, I received a failure message. Please chek if the money is arrived at you. Thanks. Best regards Gabor Piskoty
Hand on heart, I can not believe you can say this orgam is anything like a real B3. Sound and or function. The keyb is way closer. Digital sucks period
hammondao28 3 days ago
I play an xk3c dual manual system and it sounds exactly like my old b3! Hammond Suzuki has made production strides like no other company. Besides most b3s all sound different from each other so I don't understand anyone's complaints!
lunaphil67 1 month ago
What did musician do before midi?
numanuma20 3 months ago
Yes it is much.. much easier.
The console is off the stand in less than a minute and I can fit the whole rig with a 3300 Leslie in the back of an estate car.
With a set of wheels you can if necessary and with practice do this alone as long as it is a level 'load in'.
BUT .. it is much easier with two pairs of hands.
MalcDeakin 6 months ago
Just to make a proven statement Analog produces better sound than an electric will at ever. So yes the original Hammond is better in live Sound Quality. However you can now with the new Hammond create more tones then the original with the same feel and spirit as the original. And I will ask this; if you have to an Electric might as well have the best am I right? A Hammond can only be a Hammond. Plus The bonus is preset options allow you to Automatically set the stops to where you want your sound
OmegaDallen 6 months ago
There would be so many different instruments and effects that we couldn't imagine if only the industry kept it analog instead of going digital.
Harbec 8 months ago
lol meet the B.....
JFrostz 10 months ago
GREAT HAMMOND PLAYER, GREAT HAMMOND SPECIALIST, simply the HAMMOND sings !
organeu 11 months ago
The haters i think they are so biased they are not
willing to admit that its the real deal it sounds like a B3 It feels like one
too.
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago
Its all about how you react to the instrument as a player. Studiologic's NumaOrgan, Nord's C1/C2, Hammond Suzuki's XK1/XK3, Roland's VK-1, even sitting behind a controller with a laptop and NI's B4 II open. Some feel close (pull out draw bars, good feeling keys, etc) But if you're playing a real B3, you play it differently than a keyboard or emulating software. This instrument captures that necessary interaction to let you play a B3 like a B3.
DanielEBurnette 1 year ago
I've been playing for over 40 yrs. I owned a B3 in 1970. I owned a beautiful A100 in 1990. Now, I'm the PROUD owner of the new B3. BEST instrument I have had the pure pleasure to own and play in my entire life.All the New Hammond B3 haters out there....I understand that you don't want to spend or don't have the money to make a quality investment...I love my New B3
thek3ify 1 year ago
I've been playing for over 40 yrs. I owned B3 in 1970. I owned a beautiful A100 in 1990. Now, I'm the PROUD owner of the new B3. BEST instrument I have had the pure pleasure to own and play in my entire life.All the New Hammond B3 haters out there....I understand that you don't want to spend or don't have the money to make a quality investment...I love my New B3
thek3ify 1 year ago 5
I am really pleased you like the New Generation B-3 and thank you for taking the time to leave your kind comments.
Cheers
Malc
MalcDeakin 1 year ago
I like the vid. I played one of these recently and was very impressed. I own 3 original B3s. I've played on some of the clonewheel keyboards - not impressed. This new B3 is as close to the original as one can get.
fenderjazzfive 1 year ago
Folks can appreciate good technology and practicality. It's obvious that with any new product there has to be a pro/con strategy to marketing. The Hammond tonewheel is the original and so even a copy of itself will be ridiculed. The engineer types like myself will argue til doomsday about the superiority of a real Hammond, but I'm the guy who comes to clean your carpet and can fix any breakdown on my 30 year old equipment in less than 5 minutes. I took the time to learn my trade inside and out.
paulj0557 1 year ago
@paulj0557 I have to agree if they made a new one with tonewheels and all somebody would complain because they used new caps or resistors
Denvermorgan2000 7 months ago
@Denvermorgan2000 Well put Morgan. I am very interested in this Hoax Hammond I've seen on just two little crappy videos. It seems like the ticket as far as simplicity in the digital meets analog design. How come nobody talks it up? Did the guy get tired? Of course it might be all digital;, but mention is made that it is a full on 91 electronically generated tone wheel signals that can be played all at once if desired. I want to know more because this could be fit into anything! It's selfcontaind
paulj0557 7 months ago
virtual weak. analouge is analouge digital is digital, why pay hammon b3 price for a casiotone? Make a tonewheel again. I'll start saving my pennies, dollars, bennies... rob a bank. Sorry fender rhodes and b3 heck even moogs what they are and synths are synths. ok lol you would have to gig with tube based semi mechanical instruments I give you that.
potatoradio 1 year ago
virtual weak. analouge is analouge digital is digital, why pay hammon b3 price for a casiotone? Make a tonewheel again. I'll start saving my pennies, dollars, bennies... rob a bank. Sorry fender rhodes and b3 heck even moogs what they are and synths are synths.
potatoradio 1 year ago
Thanks for the detailed explanation of the tonewheels - I never really knew how the sound was made.
Does the new B3 output sound ready to input to a Leslie, or does it have additional processing to simulate the sound of a Leslie? (through a standard amp/speaker).
flowerpt 1 year ago
I own a 1960 C3 - I adore it, but I'm it's no secret how unreliable the originals can be for giggers, and anyone who disagrees is insane.
The generator is invincible, but the ageing parts will go wrong soon enough. You can delay it by paying out for a full rebuild, but a stock original B3 is simply NOT a reliable instrument to gig with.
The only feasible way is to use Trek II's pre-amp (BOMBPROOF!), sacrificing the tubes.
I would gladly buy the new B3/B3P, except I'm scared off by the price!
cameronismad234 1 year ago
Thanks .. glad you like it.
MalcDeakin 1 year ago
OUTSTANDING Explination of the Great Hammond Organ, I have owned and Played Hammond Organs since 1961, Right now I have the XK-3 with a Leslie Simulator, at only 40Lbs You have to Love it, Excellent Sound without the weight, Thanks for a Great Channel Malc ... BobbyD (USA)
DocBobbyD 1 year ago
Great now maybe the original B3's prices will come down.This does not sound the same this guy goes on and on about "virtual" tone wheels all a bunch of bunk.What hes not saying is its all solid state and that in itself is the differance. the new 3 only trys to emulate the original it is not the original tone.Also now Hammond gets to enjoy the cheap labor markets in china
19thSFGA 1 year ago
@19thSFGA
Hmmmm.... Firstly everyone is entitled to their own opinion. However .... The new B-3 is not manufactured in China. It is a bespoke built instrument in the Hammond factory in Japan. Secondly ... I have had the pleasure of being involved with the BEST Hammond artistes in the world in all genres of music and not one of them shares your views. In fact, some of are actually asking for the new B-3 in preference to the retro tone wheels
MalcDeakin 1 year ago 3
@MalcDeakin assembled in japan with CHINESE parts hmmm.
19thSFGA 1 year ago
Fantastic instrument. Saw it brilliantly demonstrated at the Music Show in Dublin, while checking ot the Hammond stand, was great to see!
Keep up the good work, heres to Hammond going strong into the future!
HighBrowHobo 1 year ago
Fantastic instrument. Saw it brilliantly demonstrated at the Music Show in Dublin, while checking ot the Hammond stand, was great to see!
Keep up the good work, here to Hammond going strong into the future!
HighBrowHobo 1 year ago
NO. Not. The same. British marketing, Japanese design, Chinese manufacture, Feh.
Give me a dirty '57 tonewheel organ any day.
PS - A HAMMOND ORGAN NEVER WEARS OUT if you keep it oiled. It's engineered such that it would last about 700 years of continuous play.
damonbuxton 1 year ago
so, is it cheaper to find an original one or just buy a new one?
panhead55 1 year ago
Do not take this as an insult, but in my opinion, the characteristic timbre of B3 can not be emulated, nor modernized by any instrument.
I'm not saying that the "New B3" is bad, quite the contrary, I just believe that the real B3 can not be "reissued".
behemothmaniac 1 year ago
id rather have the original. peice of history. looks better and sounds better in my opinion.
PILLOWofECHOES 1 year ago
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Almost perfect:
1. The chorus/vibrato is VERY BAD on these new Hammonds - it sounds digital!! On the B4 II it is far better...
2. The feel on the keys is so different...
originalhammonorgan 1 year ago
Almost perfect:
1. The chorus/vibrato is VERY BAD on these new Hammonds - it sounds digital!! On the B4 II it is far better...
2. The feel on the keys is so different...
originalhammonorgan 1 year ago
Biggest mistake i made was to buy the new B3.
The sound is not like the original B3.
It sound is to electronic
alwms2 1 year ago
Sorry to hear of that !!! Most of the pros around the world I deal with love it.
In fact some of them are now asking for the New B in preference to a retro for tours and gigs.
MalcDeakin 1 year ago
@MalcDeakin I have an xk3c and i think the sound is almost exactly like a
b3 and im completly satisfied with it.
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago
@MalcDeakin My only Question is it easier to take it on the road?
OmegaDallen 6 months ago
The New Hammond B3 mk2 is horribly OVERPRICED. It is a mere gimmick. All the new technology added to it is merely there to jack up the price ($24,000.00), not counting the ($4,000) Leslie 122xb Speaker. It is no more than a computer with a keyboard. It's louder than the ORIGINAL B3 to disguise the fact that it doesn't produce the pure sound of the ORIGINAL tone wheel Hammond of the past. There is nothing like the ORIGINAL Hammond ORGAN !!!!!
Moorexec 1 year ago
@alwms2 - Sorry that you had the experience of buying a digital/solid state/whatever this is. I know what you mean. I played it once.....it wasn't the same. I also play guitar professionally as a session player and the only thing I can compare it to is playing a guitar through a solid state amplifier versus a tube amplifier....a tube amp will always give a warmer, richer, natural sound. Digital, processed sound still doesn't sound as good as analogue.
CalgaryAwardWinners 1 year ago
Hi MalcDeakin,
your DVD arrived touday, and I'm very happy with them. Everybody who likes the Hammond organ should see it! Best regards Alfatull
alfafulll 1 year ago
I tried one (New B-3) and was quite impressed with it in most ways. My biggest complaint is that the keys are quite a bit shorter than on the original, thusly affecting the pivot angle and the feel.
tonespinner 2 years ago
@tonespinner are you kidding they are exactly the same you cant even see the difference
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago
@Denvermorgan2000 The part you "see" is irrelevant because the pivot point is at the back of the key inside the cabinet where you don't see it. The keys on the original instrument (I'm talking about the whole key which extends well back into the cabinet) are about two feet long compared to the new B-3 which are much shorter. Definately affects the pivot point and the "feel". Have you A/Bd them?
tonespinner 1 year ago
@tonespinner "pivot angle" I should have said.
tonespinner 1 year ago
This is really nice, as a fan of 60's, 70's and early 80's reggae, this instruments needed a comeback. I was really tired of bands playing something really intresting that he said, "a pretend organ" hated those pretender organs.
MtaaniNairobi 2 years ago
Hopefully I will be one day able to buy a B3........I use an XK1...and the organ sound great....but B3 is my dream.......and when I see this new digital B3...wow.....I wish I had one......or a Choped vintage B3....:)...God bless.....Great job!!!!
oravia1995 2 years ago
Vibrato is still far away from the original. I did the world premier of the NewB3 Ultimo in Frankfurt 2005. The portable is still too heavy and expensive. After more than 35 years at the old consoles let me tell you something: Nothing can replace the original totally!
If you want a B3 portable, look for a good conversion of a old original B3/C3/A100 or one of this great sounding BV, CV, B2, C2 models with added percussion. It´s cheaper and sounds better. T.C. Pfeiler
b356014 2 years ago
Thanks for your comments T.C. Pfeiler
Hmmm .... there is never going to be a solution that will satisfy everyone and everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
There are good and bad original tonewheel organs and if you are on a tour using hire gear, its very much 'the luck of the draw' as to what you get.
The new B-3's can be tweaked a little to suit individual tastes in vibrato character, leakage etc .. etc
MalcDeakin 2 years ago
I suppose that you are right in as much as modern versions of any retro item be it a vintage car, vintage amp, MP3 vs CD vs Vinyl ! is never going to nail it 110% but the new Hammond B-3's and XK's do a very credible and accurate job and offer reliability, and many other benefits of using modern technology.
Also it is interesting that recently 3 of the top Hammond players in the world have actually asked for the New B-3 in favor of an original tonewheel for their gigs !
MalcDeakin 2 years ago
The portable New B-3 is still quite heavy but it does beak down in 2 mins, can be safely shipped on it side or even upside down and will easily fit into the back of an estate car. A B-3 chop tonewheel is still not that easy
I think it is wrong of you to advise people to 'buy an old original' without at least first checking out the new Hammond's for themselves . After all ... That is only your opinion.
MalcDeakin 2 years ago
I too have made my living out of Hammond Organs for over 30 years and amongst a vast amount other Hammond players, (Home Hobby - Semi Pro and Pro) am totally satisfied and happy with the New Generation Hammond Organs
MalcDeakin 2 years ago
I want to see & hear MORE.... Great info here, just need more....
coxjimi 2 years ago
Hi ... glad you like. I am working on a new project this spring with video and audio content
MalcDeakin 2 years ago
I'm amazed. Pure astonishment. This organ is fantastic, I'm seeing, as was the original Hammond B-3. I am glad you covered this in an overview such as this.
hhfan21 2 years ago
Thank you .. Glad you found this interesting
MalcDeakin 2 years ago
Hi, I just ordered the DVD from you and payed with paypal. Unfortunately your email adress does not work, I received a failure message. Please chek if the money is arrived at you. Thanks. Best regards Gabor Piskoty
alfafulll 2 years ago