Re: Vibrato+Leslie=?

[jjp@mink.mt.att.com]

Dave wrote:
> I recently purchased a Leslie 251 and got it working with my CV.  It
> really makes a difference!  You guys are right on!  However, I have
> seen several messages mentioning using Hammond vibrato.  I tried
> this, but it really sounds wierd to me (Leslie on chorale speed).
> The vibrato sounds fine when using a Hammond tone cabinet.
> 
> When, if ever, would one use such a combination?  Are there any
> recordings out there which use both at once, or is the use of
> Hammond vibrato or vibrato chorus with a Leslie mutually exclusive?

Hammond chorus (C1/2/3) and Leslie can be found on a zillion Hammond
recordings.  Vibrato (V1/2/3) is used much less.  My guess is it's just 
a new sound to your ears and you're not used to it.  A similar thing
happened to me a while back.  I always used C2 or C3 chorus when playing 
tonewheel Hammonds (B3/C3) through Leslies.  Then I switched to using a
Korg CX3 for a long time, which has no chorus.  It took a little while to
get used to, but I did.  However, when I sold the CX3 in favor of an XB2,
I was so used to the chorus-less sound by then that using it with a Leslie 
sounded weird.  But after a short time my ears became accustomed to the
sound again and now I almost never play with the chorus off.

Listen closely to virtually any jazz or most rock Hammond recordings.
That's the sound!

John