Hammond organ synth

1. Is the Hammond organ a synth?
2. How do you get Hammond organ sound?
3. Are old Hammond organs worth anything?

Is the Hammond organ a synth?

Long before Bob Moog built his first synth, there was the Hammond tonewheel organ; effectively an additive synthesizer, albeit electromechanical rather than electronic.

How do you get Hammond organ sound?

Multiple models have been produced, most of which use sliding drawbars to vary sounds. Until 1975, Hammond organs generated sound by creating an electric current from rotating a metal tonewheel near an electromagnetic pickup, and then strengthening the signal with an amplifier to drive a speaker cabinet.

Are old Hammond organs worth anything?

Most people that are selling these vintage organs are doing so because it has not been played or serviced for many years. Realize that every vintage Hammond Organ is now in the neighborhood of 40 - 60 years old. ... The only reason a vintage Hammond is worth anything is because it can be brought back to life.