1. T-SERIES MODDING LINKS

http://www.keyboardpartner.de
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* * * * * The essential website for T-series modders, the place to start reading printing and marking. Carsten also give some preliminary hints at similar mods for H-series Hammonds, bu that page isn't updated any further.

http://groups.yahoo.com/
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* * * * * Yahoo groups is a true ressource for all type of diy activities, just register and search. For Hammond matters, check out the H a m m o n d Z o n e. Do search for the post by Kon Sizzis, who posted a long report containing even more possible mods the the T-series than listed on Carsten's site.

Hammond Section at Organforum.com
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* * * * * I got a lot of practical help here from Peter (thank!) whilst doing the mod. Not as much activity as in the Yahoo groups, but more focused discussion in the sections. Do check it out

Hammond T-500 schematics
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* * * * * You will need the schematics, and should have the service manual, but Carsten provides every bit of schematic on his site, so this is the direct link.

2. REFERENCE LINKS HAMMOND

http://thehammondorganstory.com
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* * * * * Before you buy any book on the Hammond check out this very thorough biography of Laurens Hammond (1895-1973)

Hammond Leslie FAQ
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* * * * * all my and your first timer questions answered, a good primer.

Overview of the Hammond models
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* * * * * It is not exhaustive but very complete in the sense that if you don't find your granny's home organ model in this list, it won't be worth the trouble. If you're hunting on Ebay, this is very handy for reference.


3. PLAYING AND GROOVING: TECHNIQUES AND HINTS

Some Drawbar Settings and Hints from the Sound Smith

Some directions from Eddie Landsberg
Eddie has written on book on his jazz philosophy, of which he outlines the principles here . You might get something out of that. He lives in Tokyo JP, and has a lot to say



more to come, and there was more before:
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Hammond T-522 mods -- part I