{"product_id":"vintage-hammond-a100-tonewheel-organ-pedals-stool","title":"Vintage Hammond A100 Tonewheel Organ, Pedals \u0026 Stool","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is a genuine vintage \u003cstrong\u003eHammond A100 tonewheel organ\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its full pedalboard and wooden stool.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A100 is one of the classic Hammond consoles from the same family as the B-3 and C-3, with the big advantage of having its \u003cstrong\u003eamplification, speakers and reverb built directly into the organ\u003c\/strong\u003e. In other words, you can get the proper electromechanical Hammond tonewheel sound without needing a separate speaker cabinet just to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is a UK 230V model, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eHammond Organ (U.K.) Ltd., London under licence from the Hammond Organ Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. The identification plate gives serial number \u003cstrong\u003e232103\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has two full 61-note manuals, the traditional Hammond drawbar system, preset keys, vibrato and chorus, touch-response percussion, expression control and a 25-note pedalboard. The A100 uses the same fundamental tonewheel system that made the classic Hammond consoles such an important part of jazz, blues, rock, soul and gospel music. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it actually sound like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the sound people generally have in mind when they talk about a \"proper Hammond\": warm, slightly gritty electromechanical tone with a huge amount of control through the drawbars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can go from mellow jazz registrations through to brighter gospel, blues and rock sounds simply by changing the drawbar combinations, with percussion and vibrato\/chorus adding another layer of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A100 also has its own built-in speaker system and reverb, unlike a B-3 or C-3 which normally requires an external tone cabinet. Hammond's original specification lists two amplifiers feeding three 12\" speakers, with approximately 27 watts of output. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine vintage Hammond A100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectromechanical tonewheel sound generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 61-note manuals – Swell and Great\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25-note detachable pedalboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour sets of Hammond harmonic drawbars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedal drawbar controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreset registrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch-response percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammond vibrato and vibrato chorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in reverberation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in amplification and speaker system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpression pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK 230V \/ 50Hz version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden stool included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear panel provision labelled for Leslie speaker connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 232103\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned vintage instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e and shows cosmetic wear appropriate to its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are scratches, scuffs, small marks and areas of finish wear around the wooden cabinet, particularly to the sides and rear. The stool has considerably more visible surface wear and scratching across the top. The pedalboard also shows normal age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease have a good look through the photographs as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctionally, the organ has been tested and \u003cstrong\u003ethe keys, buttons and controls are working\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Hammond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: A100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Vintage Tonewheel Organ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManuals: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual keys: 61 per manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedalboard: 25 notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone generation: Electromechanical tonewheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonic controls: 4 sets of drawbars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePercussion: Touch-response percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects: Vibrato, Vibrato Chorus and Reverb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in amplification: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker system: 3 × 12\" speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated audio output: Approx. 27W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMains voltage: 230V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: 50Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 200W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 232103\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brown wood \/ mahogany-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: A100 series produced 1959–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry\/marking: Hammond Organ (U.K.) Ltd., London, licensed by Hammond Organ Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original A100 documentation gives console dimensions of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e47.5\" wide × 37.75\" high × 25\" deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, increasing to around \u003cstrong\u003e47.5\" × 45.5\" × 43\"\u003c\/strong\u003e with the music rack and pedal arrangement in place. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammond A100 organ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25-note pedalboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden organ stool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Leslie speaker is \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rear of the organ has a connection labelled for a Leslie speaker cable, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the size and considerable weight of a genuine A100, please bear this in mind when arranging collection or transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't really an organ for someone wanting a lightweight keyboard to put under their arm after a gig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's for somebody who wants the actual vintage Hammond mechanism — the tonewheel generator, real drawbars, dual manuals and pedalboard rather than a modern digital recreation. For a studio, church, rehearsal room, collector or Hammond player with the space for it, there's a lot of instrument here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also an interesting proposition if you're eventually planning a traditional Hammond-and-Leslie setup, while still retaining the convenience of an organ that has its own built-in amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hammond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52350485299496,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/Photo08-09-2026_91745am.jpg?v=1788873973","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vintage-hammond-a100-tonewheel-organ-pedals-stool","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}