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The '''Hammond M-100''' is a type of [[Hammond organ]], produced by the Hammond Organ Company. The M-100 was smaller than the classic [[Hammond B-3|B-3]] model, and is one of the smaller 'Spinet' organs. The Spinet organs are related to the larger B3 and C3, but have shorter [[keyboards]], built-in [[amplifier]]s, and fewer pedal options. These compact Hammonds are more portable, and were used by many famous musical groups and organists, due to their lighter weight and transportability for touring. The spinet Hammonds generate sounds by [[mechanical]] 'tonewheels' spinning inside the organ, just like the B3/C3 series of organs. While other organ companies used [[electronic]] oscillators or vibrating reeds to create notes, the Hammond tonewheel system creates a warm, rich sound that has become the classic organ sound of the 1960s and 1970s. The M-100's Vibrato/Chorus tone shares the same circuitry as the larger B3 and C3, so it is slightly superior to many other Hammond spinet models (like the L-100).  
The '''Hammond M-100''' is a type of [[Hammond organ]], produced by the Hammond Organ Company. The M-100 was smaller than the classic [[Hammond B-3|B-3]] model, and is one of the smaller 'Spinet' organs. The Spinet organs are related to the larger B3 and [[Hammond C-3|C-3]], but have shorter [[keyboards]], built-in [[amplifier]]s, and fewer pedal options. These compact Hammonds are more portable, and were used by many famous musical groups and organists, due to their lighter weight and transportability for touring. The spinet Hammonds generate sounds by mechanical 'tonewheels' spinning inside the organ, just like the B3/C3 series of organs. While other organ companies used [[electronic]] oscillators or vibrating reeds to create notes, the Hammond tonewheel system creates a warm, rich sound that has become the classic organ sound of the 1960s and 1970s. The M-100's Vibrato/Chorus tone shares the same circuitry as the larger B3 and C3, so it is slightly superior to many other Hammond spinet models (like the L-100).  


==Usage==
==Usage==
The classic M-100 sound can be heard on [[Procol Harum]]'s 1967 song '[[Whiter Shade of Pale]]'.
The classic M-100 sound can be heard on [[Procol Harum]]'s 1967 song '[[Whiter Shade of Pale]]'.


[[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]] used his own M-100 for the [[Led Zeppelin]]'s eponymous [[Led Zeppelin (album)|début album]], on '[[You Shook Me]]' and '[[Your Time Is Gonna Come]]". The M-100 is featured on the "You Shook Me" solo beginning at 2:07. The most interesting aspect of this track is the lack of a [[Leslie speaker]]; considered standard practice for Hammond recording, the Leslie speaker adds a spinning effect to the organ tone. Instead of a Leslie, Jones used the M-100's built-in [[Vibrato]] setting and, throughout the solo, he changes the Vibrato/Chorus rate and depth, which effectively creates a similar sound to the Leslie.
[[John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones]] used his own M-100 for the [[Led Zeppelin]]'s eponymous [[Led Zeppelin (album)|debut album]], on '[[You Shook Me]]' and '[[Your Time Is Gonna Come]]'.
 
'Your Time Is Gonna Come' begins with two different organ tracks playing simultaneously, very similar to the effect used on '[[Thank You (song)|Thank You]]' from the next album (''[[Led Zeppelin II]]''). Instead of the [[blues]] organ style used earlier on "You Shook Me," Jones displays his training as a [[church]] organist. The style is very plain, as the intro sound uses a plain tone with no vibrato or percussion settings. Only in the song's choruses does he turn on the Vibrato feature, and it adds the same Leslie-style effect that is heard on "You Shook Me."

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The Hammond M-100 is a type of Hammond organ, produced by the Hammond Organ Company. The M-100 was smaller than the classic B-3 model, and is one of the smaller 'Spinet' organs. The Spinet organs are related to the larger B3 and C-3, but have shorter keyboards, built-in amplifiers, and fewer pedal options. These compact Hammonds are more portable, and were used by many famous musical groups and organists, due to their lighter weight and transportability for touring. The spinet Hammonds generate sounds by mechanical 'tonewheels' spinning inside the organ, just like the B3/C3 series of organs. While other organ companies used electronic oscillators or vibrating reeds to create notes, the Hammond tonewheel system creates a warm, rich sound that has become the classic organ sound of the 1960s and 1970s. The M-100's Vibrato/Chorus tone shares the same circuitry as the larger B3 and C3, so it is slightly superior to many other Hammond spinet models (like the L-100).

Usage

The classic M-100 sound can be heard on Procol Harum's 1967 song 'Whiter Shade of Pale'.

John Paul Jones used his own M-100 for the Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut album, on 'You Shook Me' and 'Your Time Is Gonna Come'.

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