On Apr 24, 2005, at 4:54 AM, Andy Thompson wrote:
>
> I'm on a promise of 2500 UKP for this one. Now, advice, please! This
> C3 is
> unsplit. To split it would be a crime against, well, everything
> really. I
> wish to be able to move the bastard about, even if only occasionally.
Andy,
You're right. It would be a criminal act to do anything to a vintage
keyboard like this C3. There is another way. You could invest in a set
of Roll or Kari dollies. Check them out here:
http://www.vintagehammond.com/I used to have a set and they make busting anything like a Hammond (or
mellotron) much easier, especially if you can get 4 people to help,
although I've done it successfully with two -- and I ain't the
strongest guy on the planet. They are expensive, but they're quality
built. The ubiquitous Craig Collet (host of the two Tronto workshops)
has a pair that are at least 40 years old and still in good shape -- a
lot like the Hammonds they help move.
I'm sure there's a dealer for these in the UK.
Rick