Members pink floyd cramer Posted December 28, 2006 Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 And have located a local one for sale- 1 owner, nice cab, has been checked out by Hammond tech and needs 3 new keys and a new transformer. They're asking $1000 as is, the Hammond guy said after repairs it is worth about $1500. That seems to be a little lower than Ebay prices, whaddya think? I may have to pass anyway as this is coming at a bad time for me, I hit a deer and messed my truck up and don't know yet how much that will set me back. But if I can swing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dafduc Posted December 28, 2006 Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 A-100's are great. As long as you don't have to haul them. Don't forget, you'll still need a Leslie. But that's a good price you're getting there, and the non-Leslie sound is tolerable. Daffy (finally got a Leslie 2101 4+ years after buying a D-152) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pink floyd cramer Posted December 29, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 29, 2006 I saw her sitting quietly in a corner of the room and it was love at first sight. Cab is indeed excellent, and no broken keys after all. The keys still had good "spring" left. I think I'm going to go for it. I am also going to re-vamp my Leslie 22 (and convert it to 2-speed) and then I shall possess THE SOUND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eric Posted December 29, 2006 Members Share Posted December 29, 2006 Sounds like a good score. Since you know there are a couple of issues for repair and they are selling "as is," I would suggest making some kind of counter offer to their asking price. Even if eBay prices are telling you they sell for more, that is the ultimate seller's market and your target is not on eBay. I would shoot for about $800-900 (if possible) on this one. Good luck! Regards,Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Outkaster Posted December 29, 2006 Members Share Posted December 29, 2006 It is too much still. You want to say between $500-$700. Ebay prices are way off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pink floyd cramer Posted December 29, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 29, 2006 I think prices differ in different locales (I know Ebay is full of {censored}).I think there are more Hammonds and Leslies in the N. East as opposed to the south. I know there are many more Hammond enthusiasts in the NE- around here, churches are the main market and users. I keep an eye on the local classifieds and there are just not very many Hammonds floating around. There is a guy selling a totally rebuilt B2 with Trek percussion added, but he wants almost $4000 just to recoup his investment. I don't even know of anyone around here who gigs with a Hammond or Leslie either one- only exception being a guy from Vicksburg named Patrick Smith who tours with Buddy Guy, he uses a VK7 and Leslie 122 with his own band. The A-100 sellers have had the organ professionally appraised so they are not open to alot of negotiation- they are willing to hold it for me while I sell some Yamaha {censored} to finance it, which is nice. BTW I am going to assume that replacing a transformer is not a try-this-at-home job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gilwe Posted December 29, 2006 Members Share Posted December 29, 2006 Originally posted by pink floyd cramer And have located a local one for sale- 1 owner, nice cab, has been checked out by Hammond tech and needs 3 new keys and a new transformer. They're asking $1000 as is, the Hammond guy said after repairs it is worth about $1500. That seems to be a little lower than Ebay prices, whaddya think? I'd get it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wikwox Posted December 30, 2006 Members Share Posted December 30, 2006 Bought my a102 for $400,needed some repair. Bought a A100 for $600 in even better shape. Be advised almost all Hammond console/tonewheels need some repair at some time. To me that's half the fun, learning about Hammonds, why and how they work. Even if you bought something pricey from a dealer if will need maintenance. Even a perfect A100 will have a hard time bringing $1000 in this area. But remeber, it's the same damn thing as a B3 at 1/3 the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Outkaster Posted December 30, 2006 Members Share Posted December 30, 2006 Originally posted by wikwox Bought my a102 for $400,needed some repair. Bought a A100 for $600 in even better shape. Be advised almost all Hammond console/tonewheels need some repair at some time. To me that's half the fun, learning about Hammonds, why and how they work. Even if you bought something pricey from a dealer if will need maintenance. Even a perfect A100 will have a hard time bringing $1000 in this area. But remeber, it's the same damn thing as a B3 at 1/3 the price. It is the same thing but remember B style cabinets will always get more whether is is a B3, B2, BC or BV. People get caught up in cabinet styles. I think the C and Model E series look cool but the one that get's the most money looks like a coffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pink floyd cramer Posted January 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2007 Well it's mine! Paid for but not delivered yet, have to get my buddy with a van to help me move it. I know you have to secure the generator to move, sure I can figure that out. Very nice cherry cab, nicely matches my cherry Leslie 22 (happy coincidence). Happy NYE everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pink floyd cramer Posted January 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2007 Originally posted by Outkaster It is the same thing but remember B style cabinets will always get more whether is is a B3, B2, BC or BV. People get caught up in cabinet styles. I think the C and Model E series look cool but the one that get's the most money looks like a coffin. I've wondered about that myself- my fave is the C for looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Outkaster Posted January 1, 2007 Members Share Posted January 1, 2007 Another thing is that E-bay has runied the Hammond market to an extent also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted January 1, 2007 Members Share Posted January 1, 2007 Originally posted by pink floyd cramer I know you have to secure the generator to move, sure I can figure that out. the front generator bolts are immediately above the grille cloth. you'll need a 5/16ths socket driver. unbolt them and invert the washer (you'll see what i mean when you do it) and then screw them back in. find the same bolts in the rear: it's easy when you know what to look for. you really can leave it bolted down indefinitely if you want. there are shockmounts you can get from TrekII if you think it needs the mechanical isolation, but i've had mine bolted down for 8 years and it's never been a problem. congratulations on your purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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