We got a Hammond Organ for free! Now what?

[erincon23]

My son the musician (he's 18) found an ad in the local paper offering a Hammond organ for free if you move it. So of course he called (without thinking about how to get it or where to put it), and he was the only one, so the guy said it was his. None of his friends were available that night, so I (mom) agreed to go help him. We have a Santa Fe -- we had no idea if it would be big enough. However, I have to say, what a find! One owner, perfect condition, from 1968. Needs to be oiled, but there are no scratches, dings or dents, you can tell when it's all oiled up it'll sound great! It actually fit in the car, although I wasn't much help lifting (good thing the owner, a 70-year-old guy, was still healthy and strong!).

Does anyone own a Hammond? This is the L111 with the pedals and drawbars and all the bells and whistles. DS is very good at instrument repair, and is going to oil it himself, but he is a little uncertain on exactly what to do. One repair guy said he would (for $180) come and oil it and put WD40 on some other parts; the Hammond rep said WD40 shouldn't come within miles of the organ. If you have any experience taking care of these instruments, could you give some suggestions?

 

[Kies99]

Don't know a thing about organs, but I did a quick Google search and found the service manual here:

http://analoghell.com/studio/docs/

 

[erincon23]

Thank you! I don't know if he had found that or not, but if not, he'll be thrilled. Thanks again!

 

[rock_doctor]

Good find not only does it give him a chance to play it but also to learn how to fix it. Two potential careers from one find. I would have him call Hammond when ever he has a question. If they are descent people they should willing to help him.

 

[maggiew]

We have an organ that my husband's aunt gave us. (I have no idea what model it is.) It needs some work done (a couple of the keys are permanently depressed), but I have been unable to find ANYONE in our area who will repair organs! I have asked at music stores and everything.

Maggie

 

[erincon23]

We have an organ that my husband's aunt gave us. (I have no idea what model it is.) It needs some work done (a couple of the keys are permanently depressed), but I have been unable to find ANYONE in our area who will repair organs! I have asked at music stores and everything.

Maggie

Maggie -- if you're interested, since we're also in the Chicago area, I can get the names of the repairmen my son talked to yesterday (I think there were two of them). One is in Countryside, the other one I don't know where he is. If you want that info, let me know!

 

[MichelleinMaine]

We have an organ that my husband's aunt gave us. (I have no idea what model it is.) It needs some work done (a couple of the keys are permanently depressed), but I have been unable to find ANYONE in our area who will repair organs! I have asked at music stores and everything.

Maggie

Perhaps call a few churches and ask for recommendations? We just had our organ tuner call this morning to come in before Easter, something we have to do every year!

 

[maggiew]

Maggie -- if you're interested, since we're also in the Chicago area, I can get the names of the repairmen my son talked to yesterday (I think there were two of them). One is in Countryside, the other one I don't know where he is. If you want that info, let me know!

That would be great! You can PM me the info and I can see if they are willing to come out to our area.

Maggie