HAMMOND M3

Overview

The Hammond M3, also known as the ‘Baby B-3’, is a compact version of the famous Hammond organ designed for home use.

Key Features

• Manuals: Two 44-note keyboards
• Pedalboard: 12-note
• Sound Generation: Tonewheel-based
• Tonal Range: Smaller compared to larger Hammond models
• Foldback: None

Sound Characteristics

• Tone: Slightly lighter sound with less body compared to larger Hammond models
• Versatility: Capable of producing classic Hammond organ sounds

Design

• Size: Compact, designed for home use
• Style: Spinet organ

Historical Context

The M3 was part of Hammond’s spinet organ series, introduced to make the Hammond organ more accessible for home users. It was produced from 1955 to 1964.

Notable Features

• Touch-Response Percussion Control: Added in the M3 model
• Selective Vibrato: Available on either manual separately