Hammond XTP Spinet for the Space Age

In my opinion, the Hammond XTP is the best of the early spinets. It is based on the T-400 series transistorized organs, and the cabinet is based on the X-66 and X-77 style that looks good from any angle. This is very different from the open-back organs that look like a "science project." The cabinet looks like a capital "H" laying on its side. The open spaces between the keyboards and the pedals have two detachable speaker cubes that can (and should!) be dismounted and remotely located. One is a simple speaker with RCA cable, the other is a Yamaha whirlythingamajig (techspeak for styrofoam-coned rectangular speaker on a rotating arm with counterbalance) with a 7-pin connector that does a fair job of imitating the sound of a Leslie Speaker.

Aside from the usual troublesome plastic drawbar assemblies for the T-400 series, this organ is a must-own for the serious Hammond Addict. I still have one in the other warehouse, along with an extra Yammycube. I haven't gotten around to fixing it up yet. Leave me a comment if you can't live without one, and I'll get right to work on it.

"Hi, my name is Feeshy and I'm a Hammond Addict."

[everyone says] "HI FEESHY"