People who can play piano and organ are beyond blessed. I keep praying, but drunk driver ran red-light =T-boned my drivers side. I got serious neck/back injuries that prevents me from even playing chopsticks!
I guess I'll have to wait until Jesus comes as I've ordered a new body...petite, extra thin model that doesn't have any pain or fatigue!
People take their health for granted. Only when you loose it do we realize our blessings. Maybe when we get to Heaven, you can teach me to play better!
To turn on this instrument....(eight seconds for each). Hold "start," eight seconds; while continually "start," hold, "run," eight seconds! Let go both switches. Soon after, the generator will start.....
I had never liked using the two toggle switches as it was so difficult to turn on. I was glad that in the mid 1960's, they went to a single power switch. Hammond organ company made a major mistake of discontinuing the manufacturing tone wheel organs. They would never had been bought out by several companies if they could had keep making tone wheel organs. Plus, they ended up buying out Leslie back then.
starting a hammond organ is one of the most beautiful noises. My grandma taught me how to start her hammond b3 when i was just a kid. great memories. she even had a leslie cabinet, so awesome
When you hold START there is a specific point where you can hear a distinct sound change in the windup. This would be around 1200 RPM, the rate the RUN motor is at normal operating speed. This is better because it doesn't put as much stress on the main motor to get it up to its normal operating speed. So if you have a good ear, this is a better technique.
Take care of your HAMMOND and it will last a LONG time! Please do, our future generations need these instruments to still be around for them!
Yes, I've heard this elsewhere. When the B3 was new, waiting 5 seconds was the right thing to do, but now that the instruments in use are much older, some of them do need the switches to be held for a longer time to gain the benefit of starting the instrument properly.
I've always done 8 sec. on START and 4 sec. on RUN. My organ manual says this is the proper way as well. Message me and I can tell you exactly why its recomended this way.
Proper method. Push the start switch upward until you hear the starter motor reach peak rpm (depends on age, starter motor condition, maintenance). When it reaches peak, push up the run switch and let go of the start. There is no reason to keep them both up for 5 seconds.
Great video! I read about the old vacuum tube powered Hammond organs with the mechanical tone generator wheels, which were on a shaft, interesting to know how you would start one of these.
BTW, groups,such as the Wallflowers use the Hammond B3 as their keyboard. I surmise these must be the older vacuum-tube powered ones.
I had a Hammond 100w cabnet with four 10" speakers and a 12" speaker facing up. The springs for the reverb were in brass cylenders with oil in them. This was used for my guitar amp. And the best sound I have ever herd. The Hammond amp had two 6v6 tubes in it and I am just wondering what this cabnet would be worth if I didn't loose it. I really loved this Lesly looking amp. And yes, it was in red cherrywood with an open back.
I sure wished that these old Hammond Organ would had made it clear how to turn on these tone wheel organs back then? This was a very good explanation! Turn on run after start as that confused me so much! I would had suggested: "Turn on start and then turn on run"
In addition, I'm sure this gentlemen has a very well maintained instrument, fully oiled and able to spin up within the 5 seconds he mentions. Also, it hurts nothing to hold the RUN switch for an extra time. However, not everyone has such a well-maintained organ, and would do well to heed the instructions issued by Hammond concerning the proper starting procedure. John
I own a 52 year old Hammond C3 with original JR20 speaker + a new Leslie 300. I contacted a gentleman in Chicago that actually worked for Hammond in their factory decades ago. I was able to buy an original Owner's Manual as well as the Service Manual for my organ. The original manual states to hold the "START" button for 8 seconds, and the "RUN" button for an additiolna 4 seconds. However, you can hear the start motor spin up the shaft and push the Run switch by ear once it's up to speed. John
I live in Chicago, and I was taught the same START for 8 seconds and RUN for 4 seconds method that you mentioned. It always works for every organ I've used (unless the organ's not in the best condition internally which may then require longer START/RUN times).
My old '48 CV, which has always been well maintained, has a quicker start-up time and a smoother generator that some B3's and A-100's I've encountered.
I rally hate to be critical but I bought a spank brand new Hammond C-3 from the then Lyon and Healy dealer down town Chicago and the book said hold the run button for 8 seconds and the start button for 4seconds. I wish I still had the instrument and instruction manual, unfortunately after moving to New Orleans a big blow hard named Katrina took everything except for the clothes on my back as I wasn't home when they issued the evacuation notice. The national guard turned me away.
Im not saying anything bad about this video. Believe me. Im just worried for you because in the video you didn't actually hear it play. Is it still working?
thanks man, when i first started playing the organ i used to put my head to the organ's keys and listen for the wind up of the organ, then i push the run switch. i think that hoe it stop running and my musician teacher
Actually the Hammond design we all love was invented in 1934. Percussion, smooth-acting drawbars and more sophisticated vibratos are the only changes made over the years.
Thank you brother, this past Sunday I was on the keys and our organist left. I was backing up our pastor on the keys then I tried to switch to the organ but I didn't know how to start the thing. You're video is very helpful -- God Bless You.
Thank you Truly. Im really learning I have watched all of your videos, and I say thank you beacause I am a young man that plays the organ. God bless you
Thanks for this post. This will come in handy when I start playing at other churches. My church has the "EZ Start" switch which makes it start and run at the same time.
that's convenient. Lol. If I'm running late and I have to start the organ while service is going mine makes the worst windup noise. That's the only thing I hate about the old organs.
thank you for you very detailed instructions. we have a hammond at church that I am trying to play-(I'm praying God will give me a little soul in my playing-) you are very very talanted thanks for posting...
God bless you sir, Your are a very good instructor and organist.. you really help my playing..you are a God send! May God continue to bless you for sharing your gift.
People who can play piano and organ are beyond blessed. I keep praying, but drunk driver ran red-light =T-boned my drivers side. I got serious neck/back injuries that prevents me from even playing chopsticks!
I guess I'll have to wait until Jesus comes as I've ordered a new body...petite, extra thin model that doesn't have any pain or fatigue!
People take their health for granted. Only when you loose it do we realize our blessings. Maybe when we get to Heaven, you can teach me to play better!
ChryTears 4 months ago
Without meaning to be purposefully pedantic it was the 1930's when the Hammond was invented :)
hippiemittens 5 months ago
For the Vintage Hammond Organ
To turn on this instrument....(eight seconds for each). Hold "start," eight seconds; while continually "start," hold, "run," eight seconds! Let go both switches. Soon after, the generator will start.....
hemnjc 6 months ago
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hemnjc 6 months ago
Thank you so much! I just picked up my first Hammond organ, and sure enough...I was NOT doing it right.
Timflan 8 months ago
I had never liked using the two toggle switches as it was so difficult to turn on. I was glad that in the mid 1960's, they went to a single power switch. Hammond organ company made a major mistake of discontinuing the manufacturing tone wheel organs. They would never had been bought out by several companies if they could had keep making tone wheel organs. Plus, they ended up buying out Leslie back then.
patsaxon 10 months ago
kind'a like starting a jet engine :)
code123ns 1 year ago
The original hammond owners manual states 10 seconds not five seconds for
starting the organ.
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago
@Denvermorgan2000 I was looking in the bench one day and the original manual was still in there.
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago
starting a hammond organ is one of the most beautiful noises. My grandma taught me how to start her hammond b3 when i was just a kid. great memories. she even had a leslie cabinet, so awesome
sonick808 1 year ago
When you hold START there is a specific point where you can hear a distinct sound change in the windup. This would be around 1200 RPM, the rate the RUN motor is at normal operating speed. This is better because it doesn't put as much stress on the main motor to get it up to its normal operating speed. So if you have a good ear, this is a better technique.
Take care of your HAMMOND and it will last a LONG time! Please do, our future generations need these instruments to still be around for them!
drewdlebug92 1 year ago
@drewdlebug92
Yes, I've heard this elsewhere. When the B3 was new, waiting 5 seconds was the right thing to do, but now that the instruments in use are much older, some of them do need the switches to be held for a longer time to gain the benefit of starting the instrument properly.
quadibloc 11 months ago
I've always done 8 sec. on START and 4 sec. on RUN. My organ manual says this is the proper way as well. Message me and I can tell you exactly why its recomended this way.
God bless! =]
drewdlebug92 1 year ago
Proper method. Push the start switch upward until you hear the starter motor reach peak rpm (depends on age, starter motor condition, maintenance). When it reaches peak, push up the run switch and let go of the start. There is no reason to keep them both up for 5 seconds.
ohger1 1 year ago
Great video! I read about the old vacuum tube powered Hammond organs with the mechanical tone generator wheels, which were on a shaft, interesting to know how you would start one of these.
BTW, groups,such as the Wallflowers use the Hammond B3 as their keyboard. I surmise these must be the older vacuum-tube powered ones.
DonaldFranklin67 1 year ago
My Grandma had a hammond since i was 3 years old and still runs great. i had to get used to how to start a Hammond organ.
jstett1 1 year ago
I had a Hammond 100w cabnet with four 10" speakers and a 12" speaker facing up. The springs for the reverb were in brass cylenders with oil in them. This was used for my guitar amp. And the best sound I have ever herd. The Hammond amp had two 6v6 tubes in it and I am just wondering what this cabnet would be worth if I didn't loose it. I really loved this Lesly looking amp. And yes, it was in red cherrywood with an open back.
fishingindeepwater 1 year ago
I sure wished that these old Hammond Organ would had made it clear how to turn on these tone wheel organs back then? This was a very good explanation! Turn on run after start as that confused me so much! I would had suggested: "Turn on start and then turn on run"
patsaxon 2 years ago
OMG that's old!!
Ghostkid202 2 years ago
In addition, I'm sure this gentlemen has a very well maintained instrument, fully oiled and able to spin up within the 5 seconds he mentions. Also, it hurts nothing to hold the RUN switch for an extra time. However, not everyone has such a well-maintained organ, and would do well to heed the instructions issued by Hammond concerning the proper starting procedure. John
60knightsix 2 years ago
I own a 52 year old Hammond C3 with original JR20 speaker + a new Leslie 300. I contacted a gentleman in Chicago that actually worked for Hammond in their factory decades ago. I was able to buy an original Owner's Manual as well as the Service Manual for my organ. The original manual states to hold the "START" button for 8 seconds, and the "RUN" button for an additiolna 4 seconds. However, you can hear the start motor spin up the shaft and push the Run switch by ear once it's up to speed. John
60knightsix 2 years ago
I live in Chicago, and I was taught the same START for 8 seconds and RUN for 4 seconds method that you mentioned. It always works for every organ I've used (unless the organ's not in the best condition internally which may then require longer START/RUN times).
My old '48 CV, which has always been well maintained, has a quicker start-up time and a smoother generator that some B3's and A-100's I've encountered.
fstanley35 2 years ago
At 0:20 your switches get loose too?
SubaruB4RSK 2 years ago
I rally hate to be critical but I bought a spank brand new Hammond C-3 from the then Lyon and Healy dealer down town Chicago and the book said hold the run button for 8 seconds and the start button for 4seconds. I wish I still had the instrument and instruction manual, unfortunately after moving to New Orleans a big blow hard named Katrina took everything except for the clothes on my back as I wasn't home when they issued the evacuation notice. The national guard turned me away.
apunjora 2 years ago
Im not saying anything bad about this video. Believe me. Im just worried for you because in the video you didn't actually hear it play. Is it still working?
PS- Nice organ, man. Im into music and stuff. :D
Left3Halo 2 years ago
At the beginning it seems that doesn't work because the tubes have to warm up!
Tubes and run motor switch on with the run toggle (the one on the right side) and all that takes some seconds to warm up appropriately.
..and if you weren't in music and stuff what kind of questions?? :D
GigiAO28 2 years ago
Thank you very much, for these lessons.
zeppo20 2 years ago
had to fix it.
drummerbigd3 2 years ago
thanks man, when i first started playing the organ i used to put my head to the organ's keys and listen for the wind up of the organ, then i push the run switch. i think that hoe it stop running and my musician teacher
drummerbigd3 2 years ago
Actually the Hammond design we all love was invented in 1934. Percussion, smooth-acting drawbars and more sophisticated vibratos are the only changes made over the years.
OrganCat 3 years ago
My church has the XB3. Even though its easy to start with just a flick of a switch, it still cant replace the older hammonds in terms of sound
Saxmaster1230 3 years ago 2
You have no I idea. I couldn't even turn on our organ at church. It is surprisingly hard to find instruction about it on youtube. Thanks so much!
Virtuenow 3 years ago
Thanks. It's like revving up a car!
Virtuenow 3 years ago
Thank you brother, this past Sunday I was on the keys and our organist left. I was backing up our pastor on the keys then I tried to switch to the organ but I didn't know how to start the thing. You're video is very helpful -- God Bless You.
JMTGeorge 3 years ago
Thank you Truly. Im really learning I have watched all of your videos, and I say thank you beacause I am a young man that plays the organ. God bless you
YoungmanwithOldsoul 3 years ago
Thanks for this post. This will come in handy when I start playing at other churches. My church has the "EZ Start" switch which makes it start and run at the same time.
bigjlhs 3 years ago
that's convenient. Lol. If I'm running late and I have to start the organ while service is going mine makes the worst windup noise. That's the only thing I hate about the old organs.
learnmusicministry 3 years ago
thank you for you very detailed instructions. we have a hammond at church that I am trying to play-(I'm praying God will give me a little soul in my playing-) you are very very talanted thanks for posting...
shonakah78 3 years ago
thanks man. I'm working on more videos now.
learnmusicministry 3 years ago
God bless you sir, Your are a very good instructor and organist.. you really help my playing..you are a God send! May God continue to bless you for sharing your gift.
R42464 4 years ago
thank you so much. I have much more coming. Keep an eye open.
learnmusicministry 4 years ago