I prefer the C-1/Motion Sound 145 combination, and I have played both.

The Hammond stuff was fine. The C-1 is more portable. If I didn't already have a C-1, I'd probably buy it over the Hammond for gigging. I was going to get a new Hammond for my basement, but decided to refinish/refurb a really old M (1949). It's probably not worth $200.00, but an older lady who had to go to an assisted living facility wanted it to have a good home (if was her fathers). I have $800.00 in it (including moving costs and a new motor-about $600.00 more than it's worth). It now works fine, so I'm going to have the cabinet and an old 145 refinished. It will have a place of honor at home. I have a B-3 at one job and a C-3 and little M-100 in the warehouse.

Impressed with what Hammond is doing to maintain tradition in updated ways. And, Tono Monoco is "da bomb"!


Russ