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Title: The Hammond Organ
Condition: New
Subtitle: Beauty in the B
ISBN-10: 0879307056
EAN: 9780879307059
ISBN: 9780879307059
Edition: Second Edition
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 01/04/2002
Description: Now fully updated ÊThe Hammond Organ: Beauty in the BÊ traces the technological and artistic evolution of the B-3 and other tonewheel organs as well as the whirling Leslie speakers that catapulted the Hammond sound into history. You'll discover the genius that went into the development of Hammond's tonewheel generator drawbar harmonics percussion scanner vibrato and other innovations as well as the incredible assistance Don Leslie provided for Hammond by creating his famous rotating speaker system. Plus ä B-3 legends including soul-jazzman Jimmy McGriff and progressive rocker Keith Emerson share their playing techniques; technical experts offer tips on buying restoring and maintaining Hammonds and Leslies; and over 200 photos illustrate historic Hammond organs Leslie cabinets and B-3 masters at work.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Height: 276mm
Item Length: 214mm
Item Width: 19mm
Item Weight: 880g
Author: Mark Vail
Genre: Music Dance & Theatre
Release Year: 2002

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