The percussion circuit only triggers when playing detached on the keyboard. The percussion circuit is specific to the upper manual and is an important part of controlling the Hammond during performance. If chorus is turned on, we will have it set to C3. During these lessons with will concentrate on the dry C3 setting. The pure vibrato settings are not that common in jazz and are mainly used as a special effect. We examine the chorus vibrato settings and how they can be used to achieve a wavering tone with the notes and also to increase the bass and treble frequencies. The chorus and vibrato is controlled with the 2 switches and the knob in the upper left of the organ. We cover some common drawbar registrations used in jazz organ and how to configure these on the Hammond B3 for the upper and lower manuals. When playing jazz organ, we mostly use the ‘A# preset’ and the ‘B natural preset’ which select the drawbars to provide real-time control of the tone of the organ. The preset keys are the reverse coloured keys on the left end of each manual. We do this using the preset keys and the drawbars. Once we have turned the organ on, we are ready to select what sound we want it to make. We discuss the manuals, drawbars, presets, pedals, percussion circuit, and chorus vibrato settings. Call Wayne at B3 Guys!! 1) He has some great Leslies and Hammonds 2) He will listen to you 3) His equipment is in first class condition 4) He'll stand behind what he says and what he sells.In this lesson we explore the anatomy of the Hammond B3 organ. FIRST CLASS OPERATION from a FIRST CLASS GUY!!! I'll second another recommendation. I highly recommend B3 Guys to anyone needing repair work or parts. He converted both to 147s at my request and the match is perfect!!!! The Leslies were in terrible shape after 35 years of stage and road abuse. In my opinion Wayne went above and beyond to work his magic. He went out of his way not to miss a thing and his main concern was whether I was happy. In about 2 weeks Wayne had the B and both Leslies working like they did right off the assembly line. Then again he worked his schedule so I could drop off the B on the way back through Nashville. The next thing, Wayne worked his schedule so I could drop off the Leslies on the way to Michigan to pick up the B. First he met with my wife and me to talk about what we wanted to do and what he would suggest we do. Then came the question of who would bring it all back up to new condition. After I searched long into the night, I finally found the B-3 I wanted to go with my 2 Leslies and a 1971 Porta-B. "I must let everyone know about my newest purchase and the GREAT service I received from my Tech.
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