Hammond J100 Sound?

[cm215]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and Hammond organs in general and have some questions regarding the J100 series. I have the opportunity of getting one for free but from what I've gathered from various sources online, the Hammond J100 series are described as "not having that Hammond sound" ... So what exactly do they sound like? I know it's difficult to describe, but how it is it different in relation to the "Hammond Sound?" I'd like a organ that has that 60s/70s progressive/psychedelic sound so will I be very disappointed? I know this is a loooooong shot, but if anyone has a J100 -- can you record / post a sound clip? Any info is appreciated.

Thanks!
Chris

[teddy]

Hello cn215 and welcome.
I think you will find all the answers you will need on this very knowledgeable forum.

teddy

[Krummhorn]

The Hammond J100 series was first produced in 1965, sans the old type tube amplifiers [most organ manufacturers were transistorized by this time] so it had electronic circuitry to produce the sounds ... ergo, no tone wheels, and as such a 'different' sound characteristic.

Searched for any sound clips of the J100 and found none on the internet. Perhaps a member here may be able to help on that accord.

[Ghekorg7]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and Hammond organs in general and have some questions regarding the J100 series. I have the opportunity of getting one for free but from what I've gathered from various sources online, the Hammond J100 series are described as "not having that Hammond sound" ... So what exactly do they sound like? I know it's difficult to describe, but how it is it different in relation to the "Hammond Sound?" I'd like a organ that has that 60s/70s progressive/psychedelic sound so will I be very disappointed? I know this is a loooooong shot, but if anyone has a J100 -- can you record / post a sound clip? Any info is appreciated.

Thanks!
Chris

Hi Chris !! and welcome. It's a fine company here.

Tell me some more info please. Psychedelic organ sound like let's say "In a Cada da vita" of Iron Butterfly or like "Echoes" Hammond sound of Rick Wright of Pink Floyd ? or Wakeman's in Yes albums? or even Ray Manzarek's on "This is the end"?
As you see it's a completely different approach. Transistor/Tonewheel.

My advice is to come to the Virtual Organ commnunity. You can have any sound your heart desires and mostly for FREE. You have only to spent your money in getting a hardware (physical) organ with two manuals and a very good midi interface so it can work perfect with a computer.
I can give you many links to free download a lot of great organs then and enjoy !

if you like J100 go for it....but I wouldn't spent a dime for it on this century !

Cheers
Panos