-The Hammond A-100 series organ is electrically identical to the famous
Hammond [B-3] except that it also contains a speaker and reverberation system built into the organ console. It has two 61-note manuals and 25 pedals with the standard drawbar sets, presets, Selective Vibrato and [percussion]. In addition, there are three 12-inch speakers and a reverberation dial. This instrument was promoted as a home organ and also worked well in music teaching studios as it was completely self contained. Additional tone cabinets could be added, if needed.
+The Hammond A-100 series organ is electrically identical to the Hammond [B-3] except that it also contains a speaker and reverberation system built into the organ console. It has two 61-note manuals and 25 pedals with the standard drawbar sets, presets, Selective Vibrato and [percussion]. In addition, there are three 12-inch speakers and a reverberation dial. This instrument was promoted as a home organ and also worked well in music teaching studios as it was completely self contained. Additional tone cabinets could be added, if needed.
First introduced in 1959, the A-100 series was produced in a variety of cabinet styles and finishes:
A-100 Traditional Red Mahogany, Light Walnut
A-101 Contemporary Gray or Brown Mahogany, Black
A-102 French Provincial Light or Dark Cherry
-A-105 Tudor Dark Walnut, Light Oak
+A-105 Tudor Dark Walnut, Light Oak (similar to a C-3 cabinet)
A-122 Contemporary Patina Walnut (rare)
-A-143 Early American Maple (rare)
+A-143 Early American Maple or Medium Cherry
(rare)
+Unlike many of the [console organs|ConsoleOrgans], the A-100 series did not have a fold-down lockable cover.
The [HammondFaq] has a [number of pictures|http://theatreorgans.com/hammond/faq/hammond-pictures.html] of the internals of an A-100.
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