Been playing the Hammond Organ for 50 years and it's true today as it was back then, there is nothing that sounds like a real B3 so why settle for an imitation? Love to work on your song to give it that big Hammond sound.
Get the classic sound of a real Hammond B3 organ on your recordings. In 1967, I traded mom's piano for a used Hammond B3. 50 years later, there is still nothing that can fake the sound of a real Hammond and a Leslie. Now you can have that sound professionally recorded on your rock, blues, or country song. More samples below on my Soundcloud Playlist.
I use three microphones on the Leslie to capture the sound of this vintage instrument, the real deal B3/122 set up...not an electronic reproduction or a clone or a plug in.
I'll send you an MP3 mixed with your backing track for approval. After you approve, you'll get three dry wav stems, upper rotor horn track using a Shure SM 57, lower rotor track using a Shure Beta 52, and a room track using a Lewitt LCT 441 so you can blend the individual tracks to suit your taste and recording style.
Price is for a song five minutes or less. I don't cut and paste so if you're more than five minutes, let's talk about it first. I include two revisions but that's not set in stone. My average price is around $80.00 but that wasn't a choice in the drop down box. Also it would be great if you could tell me your country so I can better time my work to fit with your location.
And just for clarification, despite the category name, I don't do any piano or synth work. Just the Hammond B3.
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24 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedFantastic collaboration as usual!
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#1 Hammond player in my book! Great ideas, rhythm and feel, thanks again for a great collaboration!!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Steve is truly an honor. He's an outstanding musician and professional. We'll be working together on a new proposal very very soon.
Thank you Steve!
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Fantastic as usual!!
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A monster of a Hammond player!
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A master of his instrument!!
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Steve's got a great ear for melodies and making a tune rock! See you on the next one!!!
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Outstanding tracks provided, great to work with and easy to communicate with, one of the last great original Hammond players!
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Steve provided some absolutely gorgeous Hammond on one of my songs on top of that ,he added an extra take as a bonus option.
Great communication , very pleasant experience working with Steve.
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Steve did a wonderful job on my song he's easy to work with a lot of talent. If you're looking for some real B3 in your song Steves the man!
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Another great project with Steve who lays down authentic, beautiful sounding Hammond B-3 tracks. He uses an actual Hammond and it makes all the difference. Polished, professional and wanting to make your song sound great. Highly recommended.
check_circleVerifiedClass act individual with a magnificent talent! and one heck of a beautiful sounding B3!!
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Steve hits a grand slam on every project, truly unique melodies every time!!
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This was my first time working with Steve and it was one of the best experiences I've had on SoundBetter. He came up with terrific Hammond parts for my song and recorded them perfectly. He is by far one of the most professional musicians I've worked with here, creating a "let's work together and create a great song" vibe. I cannot recommend him enough.
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Steve was great to work with. Prompt, great communication and a reasonable fee. He executed with excellence - 5 stars!
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Always great working with Steve- he knows exactly what to do!!
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Steve B' did an amazing performance on my song. The B3 sound was just what my song needed. If you're looking for the real deal Steve is the man and not only did he deliver he is great to work with super nice guy with a lot of talent. Thanks so much you were amazing. Looking forward to working with you again soon. Take care. Billy Mack.
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Steve was amazing and more than accommodating. Great player and a wonderful sound!
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Steve can make your track sound incredible, great ideas all around, highly recommend!!
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Great working with Steve- knows what he's doing, super creative!!
Interview with Steve B
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog...what else is there?
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Over 50 years
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: My preference is Rock & Roll or Blues. I've done a lot of work on Country music as well.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have the "Hot Setup" for the Hammond B3. It's paired with a Leslie 122. I use three microphones to record it, a Shure SM 57, a Shure Beta 52 and a Lewitt 441.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Felix Cavaliere, Jimmy Smith, Booker T, Billy Preston, Jimmy Greenspoon, Steve Winwood, Gregg Allman, Gregg Rolie, Reese Wynans.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I play the Hammond B3 organ, it's all I do so I consider it to be my specialty.
I was the Performer in this production
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My work is 100% guaranteed. When you first contact me, please included a sample of the song. I'll do a $20 proposal so we can talk. I'll usually do a sample at No Charge.
- Hammond B3
- Leslie Model 122
- Shure & Lewitt Microphones
