The original, and much-beloved HAMMOND A-100 was a self-contained instrument needing no external speakers, providing the inimitable Hammond tone in a compact “footprint”, having all the features of the Hammond flagship, at a more modest price. The Hammond Model A-162 continues that tradition.

Using the same VASE III Tonal “Engine” as the top-of-the-line B-3mk2, the A-162 gives all the power and sound expected from a Hammond, with the familiar reverse-key presets, Touch-Response Percussion, Chorus-Vibrato, twin waterfall keyboards, and 25-note pedalboard right there where every organist expect them to be.

In the spirit of the classic A-100, the A-162 features a powerful 150-watt onboard sound system with a compliment of five heavy-duty speakers, including a 15” woofer for rich pedal/bass tones. This system even surpasses the beloved antique A-100 with the inclusion of a state-of-the-art Digital Leslie™, a benefit not found on the original. The option remains, however, to attach a Leslie speaker cabinet to expand the tonal range, if desired..