Topic: my new m3 (Read 5014 times)

apostoliczak · « **on:** September 20, 2008, 08:16:37 PM »

Greetings!! I just got my m3!! I picked it up from atlanta this afternoon. Been on the road all day! When I get home and recoop I'll upload some pics of it!

apostoliczak · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2008, 02:56:01 PM »

So I am kinda of mad about my organ. The A note on the top manual doesn't work. A lot of the notes stick out. Any help? I'm kind of irritated. Some of the drawbars don't work for some of the notes.

X-66 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2008, 03:20:48 PM »

It just sounds like it needs to be gone through and cleaned-up good, it probably hasn`t been played much lately; but without being there to check it myself, it`s hard to say exactly if there`s a stopped tonewheel; sticky because of no oil, or numerous dirty switch contacts including bad drawbar contacts. Anything interupting the signal can cause those symptoms. The good news is that those old Hammonds were overbuilt so much, that even numerous years of abuse and neglect won`t necessarily ruin them---so call the Hamm-Tech for the verdict; I hope your friend didn`t mislead you on the shape the organ is in, but don`t dispair; the prognosis is still good...

under13 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2008, 03:41:32 PM »

^^what he said^^

Didnt you test it out before you paid for it? Its nothing a tech cant fix for a couple of hundred dollrs.

apostoliczak · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2008, 04:31:50 PM »

Can you recommend any good Hammond servicing companies?

X-66 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2008, 07:27:51 PM »

You might try a conversation with Captain Foldback before calling a Tech. He could access your technical abilities and walk you through a quick diagnostic; you might find a simple solution that you or a tech could easily fix. A second opinion is always good; you don`t want to get into this too deeply, you need to know when to cut your losses. This is frustrating for me because if I could just jump in my car and come over, we could know now, and for free. Stay in touch with questions, God bless

B3Wannabe · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2008, 07:31:21 PM »

Quote from: under13 on September 21, 2008, 03:41:32 PM

^^what he said^^

Didnt you test it out before you paid for it? Its nothing a tech cant fix for a couple of hundred dollrs.

I hate when these things happen.

X-66 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2008, 07:52:22 PM »

That`s this old world for you though: "Murphys` law in action"

apostoliczak · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2008, 08:50:34 PM »

Well '66 where you live at?

X-66 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2008, 08:53:52 PM »

BAKERSFIELD

apostoliczak · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2008, 09:23:31 PM »

Where is bakersfield at?

RMS2003 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2008, 01:22:46 AM »

Probably Bakersfield, CA.

This has been an excellent group that I've been subscribed to for a while now. These folks can help you. Check the archives too as this problem may have been discussed before.

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/hammond_zone/

X-66 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2008, 01:55:06 AM »

I`ve been sitting here waiting for apolostoliczak, and my computer didn`t indicate that there had been a response; and now I`ve missed him. This is a real hot-bed of Hammond buffs. isn`t it? We won`t let our man be misled obout his options on this..... Cal. is too far a drive, so we`re going to work out something else. BTW, have you checked-out the 14yr old Hammond player? Shows you what can be done with talent, early influences, and a good teacher!

apostoliczak · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2008, 02:00:00 PM »

What's up 66. I've been in class all day. Yuck. The hectic life of a freshman music major!!! Hmm. Yeah california is way far away from lil ole mississippi.

X-66 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2008, 10:34:17 PM »

I gotta have an update on the mighty M.... Have you had a little time to work those drawbars w. Lithium grease?

apostoliczak · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2008, 10:45:22 PM »

Nope. I've been so busy. I got to play around on it today. And got an estimate for a hamm tech to come by... $300

X-66 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2008, 01:52:50 AM »

No way man! A doctor woulden`t even charge that for a house-call! He must have come clear from Bakersfield----try another closer one. Why not talk or email Rick Prevalet, or the Captain before making an appointment with the tech? A second or third opinion could present options not yet considered. Don`t be in a big rush yet. Do you have a webcam for your computer? Before calling the tech, lets talk on the phone! You`re going to kick yourself if you end-up paying $600.00 or so to buy the organ, then fix it, when an A-100 could have been had for about that. We need to fix it right for cheap, or start over by getting your money back if possible, or just keep it for a spare.

apostoliczak · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2008, 01:32:49 PM »

I have a webcam but don't have internet at the house. Who is the captain and rick?

RMS2003 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2008, 03:45:20 PM »

Captain Foldback is Lars Mikael Verholt and Rick Prevallet is a Hammond/Leslie tech from the midwest (only a few hours from where I live) and has a Hammond/Leslie business called Tonewheel General Hospital.

www.tonewheelgeneral.com

apostoliczak · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2008, 04:04:47 PM »

I'll look them up tonight. Do you got a webcam.

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