The A100 is the same organ as the C3 and B3 but with onboard amplifiers and speakers – to quote from Captain Foldback:
“The best B-3s are A-100” – now what does this statement mean? It points to the fact that a Hammond A-100 organ is in fact the exact same organ as the legendary B-3, and then some. As many may know, the A-100 is the home version of the B-3/C-3 organs. The cabinets of the A-100 models were all, with one exception, tailored for home use: No locking top, built-in speakers and reverb, and a wider selection of wood finishes and stylings. Today, the A-100 series organs have become increasingly sought after because they are generally well-kept and less played than B/C-3 organs previously owned by churches or professional musicians. Also, the slimmer profile of the A-100 cabinet (especially the ‘plain Jane’ A-100 model) is preferred over the B-style cabinet for taking on the road.”
