Re: Please help me choose a Leslie...

[bpb@bpbsn.cca.rockwell.com (Brad Baker)]

>>>>> "Malte" == Malte Rogacki <gacki@sax.sax.de> writes:


    Malte> percussion kit, that is). Maybe a simulator will do the
    Malte> job, too (if I have not enough money for now).  So what

Save that simulator money and put it into a Leslie with at least a
two-speed treble rotor.

    Malte> would be the best? A new 122 is way too expensive for
    Malte> me. So what would be the the best thing? I would like a
    Malte> range of sound as broad as possible. Some people suggested
    Malte> that a 147 would fit the bill better than a 122, is that
    Malte> true?

There are differences in the power amplifier feedback between the
balanced and unbalanced amplifiers. I assumed they sounded the same,
but maybe this is not the case. Anybody know?

    Malte> And what would be the CHEAPEST Leslie?

One bought from a private individual or consignment shop ought to be
much cheaper than one bought from a rebuilder. I bought a 145 in
excellent condition w/preamp that was on consignment in a music store
here in town for $400. The local rebuilder charges $875 and up for
145s, depending on condition.

A 302/322 might be a good choice. Mark sez he paid $1050 US for his
new one.

Just my opinion...

Regards,

Bradley Baker
bpb@mlb.cca.rockwell.com