The B-3

[grimtraveller]

OK, now for some heresy.......
I also dig the sound of the

 

[TalismanRich]

Just another purveyor of the B3 sound... Vanilla Fudge. The combination of Mark Stein's B3 and vocals were amazing.

 

[60's guy]

Add me to the list of B3 fans. It's all over classic rock songs like this one:

I always liked that song!

 

[dogooder]

The we have the Lowery

 

[grimtraveller]

And the Yamaha.....hey, I just love organs !

 

[Track Rat]

This is my L-103 thru a 147

 

[PorterhouseMusic]

Sounds great! Great version of that great song!

 

[Mick Doobie]

This is my L-103 thru a 147

Sounds good! Paul Carrack is top shelf. Good rendition, yours.

 

[Seeker of Rock]

Buddy of mine has a restored B3, two Leslie cabs, a Fender Rhodes “suitcase” ( that he’s selling) and another Rhodes (I guess “non suitcase?”) . The B-3 in person in the right hands is everything that its reputation deserves. It is an absolutely beautiful inspiring sound

 

[Seeker of Rock]

If the vid clip isn’t too big, this guy…

 

[Seeker of Rock]

Guess that was a pic of his room. Anyway B-3 is behind the drum kit and Leslie #1 is between that and the grand piano

 

[Mick Doobie]

When I was in Blackbird Studios, Nashville, to do some recording the Leslie had its own iso room, dedicated, permanent fixture. Important piece of equipment, still very much relevant.

 

[dogooder]

And the Yamaha.....hey, I just love organs !

Then you would surely love mine.

 

[TAE]

This is my L-103 thru a 147

Very nice version of a very cool song! 1 big bottle of awesome sauce for ya brother!

 

[grimtraveller]

Then you would surely love mine.

I like them solid, sonorous and symmetrical, not flabby, floppy and stringy !

 

[dogooder]

I like them solid, sonorous and symmetrical, not flabby, floppy and stringy !

Baby, I've got the thing you need, I am without a doubt beyond your wildest dreams

 

[grimtraveller]

Er, I think I'll politely decline. My wildest dreams would make movies that would get me banned globally. If not jailed !

 

[Supercreep]

I think I'd pick a good drawbar equipped keyboard over a B3, or a digital hammond if I could afford it. The B3 is too heavy and needs too much maintenance (oiling!). The leslie (or other rotating speaker assembly) is an irreplaceable part of the sound for a live application though. There are some good VSTs out there.

 

[Seeker of Rock]

When my bud plays the B3, the Leslie rotating, holding a chord, it’s one of the coolest sounds and tones imaginable. Instant recognizable and I’ve never heard a live synth in a room through a monitor come close

 

[Seeker of Rock]

He’s an incredible player so knows how to play it, and that is absolutely key