Hammond SK1
A portable digital organ with tonewheel emulation and extra voices, available in multiple keyboard sizes
Overview
The Hammond SK1 is a portable digital organ built for gigging players. It pairs classic Hammond tonewheel sound with modern stage features. It comes in 61-key, 73-key (SK1-73), and 88-key (SK1-88) versions, and the 73-note version has an ultra-light keyboard. Hammond marketed it as one of its first "Ultra-Portable" organs, with light construction and easy transport as the selling points. Besides the organ tones, it has emulations of electric pianos and other keyboard sounds. A gig bag is included. The SK1 shares an owner's manual with the SK2, so the two are closely related.
Specifications
| Product type | Portable digital organ |
| Keyboard (SK1-73) | 73-note ultra-light keyboard |
| Dimensions (SK1) | 894 mm (W) x 303 mm (D) x 99 mm (H) |
| Dimensions (SK1-73) | 1124 mm (W) x 303 mm (D) x 99 mm (H) |
| Weight (SK1) | 7 kg (15.5 lbs) |
| Polyphony (SK1) | 63 notes maximum (manual), 8 notes (pedal) |
| Digital Tonewheels | 96 digital tonewheels with editable volume, timbre, leakage, and motor noise |
| Extra Voices | Includes emulations of electric pianos and other keyboard sounds |
| Bundle | Gig bag included |
| Original MSRP | $2395.00 |
| Current market price | From $1,200.00 (used) |
Design
The SK1 has deep editing. You get per-tonewheel control of volume, timbre, leakage, and motor noise across its 96 digital tonewheels. It is described as a blend of authentic Hammond organ character and high-quality stage keyboard functionality. The body is low-profile and light, under 16 lbs, which suits touring musicians.
Market
The Hammond SK1 has a current market price starting at $1,200.00 for used units. The original MSRP was $2,395.00. Accessories such as AC/DC adapters and gig bags are sold separately or included, as noted in listings.
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