From robert@cs.stanford.edu Thu Dec 27 19:29:34 2007
Subject:Re: OT: Hammond A-122

> I have an opportunity to buy a single owner Hammond A-122 w/matching
> bench and pedals for $875.00... if I move fast enough. I am going to
> look at it tomorrow and was looking for some advice from those who
> own/have owned this model or similar models. Based on the condition
> described via phone and looking at the photographs, it seems like a
> good deal.

Sounds like a good deal to me if everything works and especially if
it's in nice shape cosmetically. Someone else said $875.00 sounded a
bit high for an A-1xx without a Leslie; I disagree. I guess it does
depend on where you're located, as the other respondent pointed
out. I'm in the SF bay area and that's definitely not a high price for
around here if the organ works perfectly.

> I am trying to verify if a Leslie can be hooked up to this (I have a
> 145) and what any of your thoughts are on the organ itself.

Yeah, any Leslie can be hooked up to any organ. It just takes stuff
and advice from someone who knows their half-moon from a hole in the
ground. Be prepared to spend a little money and time on this, but it
will work.

When it comes to sought-after Hammond organs (any console model) and
Leslie speakers (122, 145, 147, 760), and if you want to own one, you
should shoot first and ask questions later. If you get a good deal you
can sell it for what you paid, so it can't be a big mistake.

-- Robert