Hammond PR-40 Tone Cabinet - Natural

For sale is an all original, fully functioning Hammond PR-40 Tone Cabinet.

Designed for use with Hammond organs, it can also be used with guitar, other keys/synths, etc, with interface (not included.)

Often considered one of the best sounding cabinets when compared to other similar cabs, the Pr-40 is a genuine classic and sounds incredible alone and especially well when coupled with a Leslie with rotating speaker.

This speaker was used for years exclusively in a church and has been well maintained and is in working, fully operational condition. It can be paired with Hammond organ or with proper interface, you can use it with other keyboards/synthesizers, guirar, banjo, etc.

It is a beautiful cabinet in excellent cosmetic and operational condition and would make a fine addition to a pro rig.

Asking $850

local pickup only (27403-Greensboro/triad region)

From web:

The Hammond PR-40 is a vintage, 40-watt tube "tone cabinet" introduced in 1959. Designed to pair with classic tonewheel organs (like the B3 and C3), it utilizes a complex tri-amped setup, dual 15" and 12" speakers, and a built-in "necklace" spring reverb to deliver massive, warm, room-filling bass and vibrant highs.

Specs

Power Output: 40 Watts

Speaker Configuration: Two 15-inch woofers and two 12-inch treble speakers

Design: Tri-amplified with open-back cabinet

Effects: Built-in mechanical "necklace" spring reverb

Tube Complement: Typical configuration uses 2x 5U4GB, 2x 6AU6, 6x 6BQ5 (EL-84), 2x 12AX7, 1x 12AU7, and 1x 12BH7

Weight: 130 lbs

Review & Overview

The PR-40 is widely considered by organ purists to be the best-sounding static cabinet Hammond ever produced. Because it was designed as an open-back, stationary speaker cabinet, its deep-end bass response actually surpasses that of many classic spinning Leslies, making it an excellent pairing for full-pedal work.

Sound Profile: Features independently controllable bass and treble reverb channels. The tri-amp design separates the audio spectrum, giving you rich, booming lows and crisp, articulate highs.The "Leslie" Factor: While most contemporary players favor the swirling modulation of a Leslie 122, many players use a PR-40 in tandem with a Leslie. This gives you the best of both worlds: the spacious room reverb and heavy low-end of the PR-40 combined with the signature Leslie chorusing effect.Studio Utility: Because of its isolated speaker array and discrete controls, the PR-40 is highly prized for studio recording, where engineers can independently mic the bass and treble cones.

Value

Market Value: The PR-40 is typically valued between $150 to $400 in un-restored or "as-is" condition. Fully restored models in pristine cosmetic and operational condition are listed between $800 to $1,200.

As this is a used item is is sold “as is” unless inconsistent with description.

Sorry no shipping with this. Local pickup in NC only.