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.
Key differences
- Keybed: Lower manual using the XK-5 key-bed and multi-contact system; upper manual and sound generation from an XK-5 (not included) on the A-3 and Lower manual using the XK-5 key-bed and multi-contact system; requires an XK-5 (not included) on the XLK-5 lower manual (XK-5 System).
Both are the same on keys per manual (61).
| 2 items |  Hammond A-3Current |  Hammond XLK-5 lower manual (XK-5 System)Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hammond | Hammond |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys per manual | 61 | 61 |
| Keybed | Lower 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 | ||
| Features | Requires XK-5, B-3-style red walnut cabinet, Detachable upper assembly, folding stand | Requires XK-5, Same key-bed and multi-contact system as XK-5, H-BUS connection |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Red walnut | — |