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Hammond A-3vsHammond XLK-5 lower manual (XK-5 System)

Summary

Hammond A-3 and Hammond XLK-5 lower manual (XK-5 System): 2 Hammond organs compared side by side. They differ on 2 of 3 compared specifications.

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Hammond

A-3
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Hammond

XLK-5 lower manual (XK-5 System)
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General
ManufacturerHammondHammond
StatusCurrentCurrent
Keyboard
Keys per manual6161
KeybedLower manual using the XK-5 key-bed and multi-contact system; upper manual and sound generation from an XK-5 (not included)Lower manual using the XK-5 key-bed and multi-contact system; requires an XK-5 (not included)
Features
FeaturesRequires XK-5, B-3-style red walnut cabinet, Detachable upper assembly, folding standRequires XK-5, Same key-bed and multi-contact system as XK-5, H-BUS connection
Size & weight
ColoursRed walnut—

Key differences

  • Keybed: A-3 – Lower manual using the XK-5 key-bed and multi-contact system; upper manual and sound generation from an XK-5 (not included) XLK-5 lower manual (XK-5 System) – Lower manual using the XK-5 key-bed and multi-contact system; requires an XK-5 (not included)

Both are the same on keys per manual (61).