Hi Folks how are you all doing? Just a quick update on whats going on with Hammond For Hire currently. There will be a couple of new videos coming soon, by popular demand. One will be the test of overdrive…
How to upgrade the stock Leslie 145 driver
Leslie Cabs
Hi folks, this week I finally took delivery of a package that would enable me to upgrade the stock Leslie driver on my 145. My ‘stock’ Leslie 145 My 145 is my go to gigging Leslie and subsequently gets a…
Getting that Jon Lord Sound
Leslie Cabs, Organs
In my vlog this week I look at getting that stationary overdrive sound from the late 60’s and 70’s from my Hammond XK-5. You know the sound, think Deep Purple Black Night or Highway Star, dirty with no vibrato. I…
Gig report: The Flower Pot, Derby
Playing
Morning guys, I had the pleasure of playing a new venue (to me) last week in Derby. A very nice place called The Flower Pot, a venue with a lot of history and character. I thought I might do a…
Hammond XK-5 stand colour mismatch
Organs
Morning folks, I’ve had a few people ask me about the mismatch of the colour of wood between the XK5, lower manual and Heritage stand recently. I can testify that there is (on mine at least) a variation in the…
Hammond C3 winter checkup
Organs
Brrrr, its getting colder here in H4H HQ and this time of the year always reminds me to remind you to check your oil reserves in both you Hammond Organs and in your Leslie speakers. on occasions such as these…
Depping Update
Playing
Hi All, Busy time here at Hammond for Hire towers with much going on, but more to come! With my studio completely overhauled and re-built I am in a much better position to deal with my remote/on-line clients. I found…
Gigging a 1960 Hammond C3 Organ
Leslie Cabs, Organs, Playing
Hi Guys, This week we take a little behind-the-scenes look at life on the road through a recent gig that I played with my band The Quik Beats.
Unboxing the New Hammond XK-5 Organ
Organs, Reviews
Hi guys, in this weeks video blog we look at the new Hammond A3 Heritage, or XK-5 Pro as most people will call it. I purchased one a couple of months ago and documented the unpackaging and setting up of…
Spring update
Playing
Busy few weeks here at Hammond for Hire what with gigs and recording sessions and a full overhaul of the Studio. From time to time however, I am asked to do Hammond sessions for people and on the whole if…
