HAMMOND M-100

Introduction

The Hammond M-100 is part of the “M” series of organs produced by Hammond. It’s a compact console organ designed for home and small venue use, offering many features of larger Hammond models in a more affordable package.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hammond Organ Company
• Type: Electro-mechanical tonewheel organ
• Manuals: Two (2) manuals of forty-four (44) keys each
• Pedals: 13-note pedal keyboard
• Tone Generation: Electro-magnetic tone generators

Sound Generation

• Tonewheels: 87 tone wheels
• Drawbars: 18 drawbars for tone color selection
• Pedal Tones: Produced as complex tones by special tone wheels
• Vibrato System: Included (details not specified)

Features

• Expression Pedal: For controlling volume
• Control Tablets: For adjusting music characteristics
• Percussion: Available, with decay characteristics controlled by push-pull control tubes
• Pedal Drawbar: Single drawbar to adjust pedal volume relative to manuals

Physical Characteristics

• Console Design: Compact console suitable for home use
• Rear Panels: Optional accessory

Technical Details

• Tone Wheel Assembly: Each pair of tone wheels mounted on a shaft with a bakelite gear between two coil springs, forming a mechanical vibration filter
• Magnets: Magnetized rods with pick-up coils adjacent to each tone wheel
• Busbar System: Includes a mechanism to shift busbars for fresh contact surfaces

Unique Features

The M-100 incorporates many features of larger Hammond models, including the distinctive tonewheel sound generation system and drawbar controls, in a more compact and affordable package suitable for home use.

Conclusion

The Hammond M-100 represents an important part of Hammond’s product line, offering the classic Hammond sound and features in a format accessible to a wider range of users. Its combination of dual manuals, pedals, and full tonewheel system makes it a versatile instrument for both home and small venue use.