Hammond Composer 146 advice please?

[Jordanm]

So, got my 146 up and running after replacing and STK stereo amp. everything seems to work bar 1 key on the lower keyboard. I can't seem to find a way in without dismantling everything. Can anyone reccommend how to get to the inner workings of the lower manual simply?

I'm reasonably pleased with the sound that comes from the upper manual via the tone/drawbars. The lower manual sounds however are a different kettle of fish. The keys only sound with the 'preset' buttons switched to on (either just one or a combination of them) and the tones are pretty dreadful. I wondered if with all the presets switched to off, the sound selected via the drawbars should come through the lower manual keys? with all the presets switched off there is just the faintest of some sort of sound comes from the lower manual when played.

Can anyone clear this up?

Thanks,

Jordan

[andyg]

Nope, that's all you've got on the lower deck of the 146. No drawbars available there.

Usually manuals hinge upwards for access. That means getting the top off, then looking underneath the manuals for loads of bolts. These usually release the manuals.