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Originally posted by cgiles:
Dave, how's that pedalboard project coming? I could relate so much to the difficulty of trying to adjust to short pedals. I've just about given up on my PK7a's for that very reason. At $1300.00, I feel like I have to keep trying to make them work but if someone made a reasonable-weight full-lenth pedalboard, I'd buy it in a minute (I know about Hammond's but it's two heavy).

On the Hammond 44, I can't say that I'm thrilled enough about the sound of the instrument to invest in one, but then, I'm not much of a melodian (sp) kind of guy anyway (sorry Russ ).

Anyway, kudos for helping to keep that organ funk alive and well. I'm originally a Philly guy and in that area, for many years, the organ 'combo' (trio/quartet) was the absolute king in the many, many jazz clubs that dotted the area (including Atlantic City and nearby South Jersey). I played them all and often think back wistfully about that time in my life.

chas



Hi Chas,

My pedal project is going slow actually. The only thing left to do is install the contact strip and electronics into the box I fabricated to cover the front of the pedals. Not really much work left but other more pressing issues have put it on hold for a while.

I lived in Philadelphia when I worked for Ensoniq and loved going to the Baligo Inn. That is where Joey DeFrancesco's dad played and Joey would pop in from time to time as well. It was a very cool, very small and very smoky club.

As for the Hammond 44, I would bet that most keyboardists that try one will fall in love with it. It is a very expressive instrument and the tone will grow on you. Adding a little reverb, maybe some slight delay and even chorus makes for a beautiful sound. But even on its own played acoustically it is so different than what we are used to with electronic keyboards, it can be very inspiring.

Dave

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Wm. David McMahan
LearnMyKeyboard
JazzItUp Band

[This message has been edited by WDMcM (edited 12-05-2008).]