I didn't want to hijack DNJ's post highlighting the Roland Bk9 (Blues Shuffle), so I thought I'd post an example of the REAL DEAL. I suppose an arranger can do a fair job imitating the 'Hammond' sound IN ISOLATION, same with guitar. But 'in the trenches' as Donny would say, it just doesn't have the power and dynamics of a real Hammond or even a TOTL clonewheel. The problem with the guitar emulation is mainly the player, as few can capture the playing technique of a first rate guitarist. I'm posting the following video as an example of what I'm talking about, especially as it pertains to "the Blues", one of my favorite art forms and especially when done by a REAL bluesman. I know there are some that won't get this but for those of you that like authentic down-in-the-dirt gutbucket blues performed by two masters (Lucky Peterson and Rico McFarland), this should be a real treat. Use headsets or good monitors to get the full effect of the organ.

chas