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Originally posted by WDMcM:
Thanks Chas,

I have retired my big organ for the far more portable XK Pro System (seen in some of the other videos). I had purchased the Hammond XPK200 but just can't get used to the short pedals. So I am in the process of building a set of MIDI bass pedals from an old set of original B3 pedals. The woodwork is complete and now I just have to install the electronics. Can't wait 'till I'm finished.

Dave



I hear you with the short pedals. I'm still not completely comfortable with the PK7a, not to mention that they tend to "creep" (finally had to 'tie' it to the stand). Your midi-converted "B3" pedals sounds like an 'adventurous' project but at $2000 for the Pro XK pedalboard (plus expression pedal), I can see looking at an alternative solution. Good luck, and if you have the time, post a picture of the finished project (maybe with an explanation of how you use the tabs to trigger the midi notes). BTW, with me it's the weight, with both the organ and the pedals. I even resent the 34lbs that comes with the pk7a. That's 1 lb. more than the organ . For the record, I'm half-heartedly looking for a mint B3/122 for my home (for < 15k). I'm still working on getting Capt. Russ to adopt me .

chas
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