Looking for B3 Info...

Matter of fact, I recently came to understand that I'll be given the task of handling not one but two B-3's at the point in time my Father passes away. This (hopefully) isn't going to happen anytime soon, but we are probably looking at a few years...

What is the going market for beautiful condition B-3's these days?

Suggestions on the best way to liquidate these would be appreciated?



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Bill in Dayton

http://vintagehammond.com/

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Bill I did notice after posting that there is a $5.95 fee to use the service

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Thanks, Steve...



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Bill in Dayton

I'd be interested as investments. Hopefully, not soon.Have the truck and dollies to move them.


Russ

Just a heads up, the two organs (and Dad, for that matter) are in Pittsburgh, PA...





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Bill in Dayton

Bill:
Those B3s are sought after Jazz, R&B, Rock players, the B3 must be with with a Leslie either 122 or 147 models, that's what makes a B3 a B3.
Several friends of mine buy them and sell them, and the value depends on the "cosmetic" shape, no scratches, matching leslie, and of course, working conditions.
There are "cut-down" B3s, and those are lower in value.
You can see them sell, as I said, depending on condition from $2,400.00 - $8-9,000.00 or perhaps more if it has not one, but 2 leslies included.
By the way, a leslie alone (122 or 147 model) sells for over $1,000.00 and/or more upon condition.

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mdorantes

Bill, I'd send a truck to Pennsylvania with the right covers and dollies to safely and securely transport a "cherry" B-3 or two. I have a 147, a 147 RV and a 122. The 122 is being rebuilt and refinished right now, a I wouldn't require matching Leslies. Leslies were not made by Hammond so none really matched, except for the same finishes anyway.

Russ