Re: rebuilding old models

[Tomas Black <blackt@elwha.evergreen.edu>]

> 
> >I've got an A Model (serial# 635).  I asked once before (and lost) 
> >reccomendation on modifications.  Specifically, I'm looking to add 
> >precussion (new preamp?) adn leslie output.
> >
> 
> Hi Tomas-
> 
> Well,I just had a Trek II perc unit installed in my Model A (#240) by Bob
> Schleicher, and the 
> thing is fabulous! 2nd, 3rd, *and* fifth harmonic volume sliders, with a
> single slider for attack (fast-slow).
> The only thing I don't like about this addition is that you lose the 1' DB
> on the upper manual "B" preset set of
> DB's. Other than that, an excellent investment.  ($200 installed here in my
> home... Bob does house calls!!) A quick bus bar adjustment on the lower got
> the manuals working in perfect shape, and the addition of a metal cover for
> one of the transformers (?) in the back eliminated this hum that my unit had. 
>  
> 
> Oh yeah, someone installed a vibrato box on my A a LONG time ago (a large
> wooden addition under the organ with the C/V switch, and a round nob up top
> for selecting 1-3) so, this wasn't something I had tto mess with/add, but I
> suggest you add one of these (perhaps smaller these days?) if your unit
> doesn't have vibrato.
> 
Goob - 

Thanx for the info.  I'm excited now.  As for the Vibrato,, The unit has 
the factory vibrato (2nd set of tone wheels).  It's pretty hideous, when 
dialed in heavy.  Anyone have any ideas on improvment here?


MOVE AIR

Tomas Black