From rick155@aol.com Fri Jan 11 07:39:13 2002
Subject:Re: XE-1

In a message dated Fri, 11 Jan 2002 10:05:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, "realmsbard" writes:

> I just discovered the Hammond XE-1 on the hammond-zone site. Has anyone seen and/or heard one? There is no price listed. Any info will be helpfull.<<

I hadn't even heard of this model before you mentioned it. Do a search on google and you come up with mostly European websites featuring it. It appears designed for "home" use, with built-in speakers and PCM waveforms to supplement the organ sound. One UK dealer (http://www.premierorgans.co.uk/keyboards.htm) has it listed for 2,250 pounds sterling, equivalent to about US$3,250. Hammond-Suzuki's site has complete info. (http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/hammond_suzuki/xe-1.htm). I've never seen or heard one of these and I wonder if it's even available in the US. But even if it were, if all you were after were the sound of a tonewheel Hammond, there are many better and cheaper options available (from H-S and others).

Rick