Hammond B-3 User Manual

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Setting the Parameters
TUNE
In this mode, you can tune and transpose the organ for playing in ensemble with other instru-
ments and performers.
To locate this mode:
Press the [MENU/EXIT] button (MENU will be displayed), select PAGE A by the [PAGE]
button and press the [3] TUNE button.
1. TRANSPOSE
You can transpose the entire keyboard by semi-tones.
The setting range is -6 to +6.
Transpose affects:
 The Organ Manuals/Pedals and Digital Toneweheel system
 The MIDI External Zones
2. MASTER TUNE
This is for adjusting the PITCH of the entire organ.
The setting range is A = 430 - 450 Hz.
NOTE: The parameters in this mode are Global Parameters. They are recorded when the value is
set. Also, they are common at each Combination Preset.
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Hammond B-3 Specifications

General

Type	Tonewheel Organ
Manufacturer	Hammond Organ Company
Introduced	1954
Manuals	2
Keys per Manual	61
Pedalboard	25-note
Vibrato/Chorus	Yes
Percussion	Yes
Drawbars	9 per manual
Tone Generation	Tonewheel
Reverb	No (typically added externally)
Amplification	External
Weight	425 lbs