(This is a beautifully detailed miniature! I want one of these for my doll house! :)
In light of the fact that Hammond B3 organs have been recently brought to the fore-front of the band on shows such as "American Idol" and "Duets", a part of my tiny, wretched soul is perplexed.
The conundrum is thusly:
The pros:
1) The recent flourish of exposure of this endangered species - the Hammond organ - will keep it in the heart of musical American's minds. This guarantees longevity, at least to some extent.
2) The recent exposure keeps the "supply / demand" cycle tight, keeping their value and prices up!
The cons:
1) Could this recent exposure be too good to be true? How can a smart phone / iPad society possibly appreciate vintage quality - musical instrument royalty, if you will.
2) The same fast paced society tends to have a 'disposable' mind set. (Take, for example, the rate that historic buildings and other national treasures are being destroyed.)
Even though the Hammond organ is still being produced, they are, at best, a good facsimile of the original. I have played the new Hammond B3, and I absolutely love it. I want one!
HOWEVER....their sound is digitally produced, and their amplifiers are solid state, rather than built with tubes. The originals are no longer being manufactured.
Do we really want vintage, irreplaceable heirloom musical treasures finding their way into the hands of a non-appreciative, disposable society?
That, my friends, is the quandrum at hand! :)
- Michael
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