1939 Hammond Novachord

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhx0C-zK4wU

I've certainly known of its existence. But wow what a great quality overview. Lush sounds.

oh my that is superb

sounds really nice, he is using post reverb/delay right? if that's its untreated sounds WoW

only a touch of "modern reverb" added to some sounds. No delay. Most the stuff in the vid sounds just like long release.

More info: http://www.hollowsun.com/shop/novachord/

I don't know the meaning of reverb without looooooooooooooooong releeeez

It's a really beautiful piece of equipment. I found this video b/c they were talking about it on the most recent sonic state podcast. Absolutely class A. Weighs 500 pounds. Cost about the modern day equivalent of 500,000 when it came out. Few made obviously.

how many tubes did he say it had, like 500?

146 tubes. Servicing that must be an absolute bitch! Sounds beautiful though, kinda reminds me of the Mellotron but a lot cleaner due to the sound be synthesized rather than played back.

sounds amazing!