Stradivarius violins are 300 plus years old and recognized as the best violins the world has ever known. We will start by saying that 50 years old is not old age for a Hammond organ. The first Hammond B3 and C3 models were produced in 1955 and continued until 1974 a 20 year production cycle. The first Hammond model A was introduced in 1935.

Many are still working well due to proper maintenance and care but some need some extra TLC to bring them back to factory specifications. It is worth noting that the instruments we are discussing, the Hammond tone wheel models B3, C3, A-100, RT-3, D-152 are on average more than 50 years old now. Consult with a qualified technician if you are not familiar or qualified yourself in working with electronics. In the older electronic components of Hammond organs and Leslie speakers, there is high voltage and therefore caution must be exercised. We can all do our part to help preserve a legacy established by Mr.Lawrence Hammond and Mr. It is now up to those of us remaining to carry on a tradition of properly maintaining and preserving these fine Hammond organs with Leslie speakers for our enjoyment and for future generations. To these men and women who cared for our cherished instruments we offer our heartfelt thanks. This information becomes more important with each passing day as the experienced technicians, who once numbered in the thousands are retiring and passing on.

Hammond organ repair, maintenance and restoration suggestions for models B3, C3 and similar models

Hammond capacitor replacement