Re: 760 Leslie & chopped B3

[bnelson@glasscity.net (Bruce "Doc" Nelson)]

Hi again Gregg,
The 760 is Leslie's road-worthy model...casters,  vinyl covering, etc.  It
has a 2-speed treble rotor and 2-speed bass rotor under a 15" squareback.
The amplifier section consists of 2 solid-state power amps (about 40 watts
each) driven by a passive crossover.  Motor control is achieved by reed
relays and SCR's...grounding the appropriate control line activates either
the fast or slow motors, which is nice because it also gives the player the
ability to shut the motors completely off.
Bruce

>>  Hey Wheelheads,
>>  Can anyone give me more info on what the 760 Leslie is.  The FAQ is pretty 
>>brief.  I've found one fairly cheap (What's a 760 worth?).  I haven't seen 
>>it yet but It is supposed to have damaged grille cloth and the cabinet is 
>>supposedly somewhat scuffed.  Is the 760 a good sounding leslie?  The FAQ 
>>has it as a 90 watt leslie.  I assume it is not a tube leslie.  Is that 
>>correct?  Do they "kick"?  What are the approximate physical dimensions of 
>>the cabinet?  Is it roughly the same size as a 147?
>>
>> Also, the same guy has a "chopped" B3 I can pick up reasonable.  It was 
>>chopped by a company called something like: "California concepts", 
>>California keyboards", or "California something".  Anyone have any clues?  
>>It is supposed to be a very professional chop job with chrome legs that fold 
>>up into the cabinet.
>>
>>
>>  Any info, opinions are appreciated.  Thanks in advance,
>>
>>Gregg
>>
>>
>>Gregg Woodfin
>>CST-3
>>(505) 667-1125
>>woodfin@lanl.gov
>>
>>
>>Gregg:
>
>The 760 is the same cabinet as a 122 or 147.  It is solid state.  Same
>rotors, motors etc. as the tube counterpart.  They sound great.  This is not
>a balanced input, however, interfacing to a B-3 or similar is easy.  The kit
>may still be available.  Check with Organ Service Co. or Hammond Suzuki.
>
>One thing bothers me about your post.  The 760 has no grill cloth.  Make
>sure that this is not a 700 or 710.  These are two channel speakers with
>only a Rotosonic drum for the rotary channel.  These work with some
>Hammonds, i.e. T-500, 2100, 2300, 4000 etc., but are not really a
>satisfactory choice for the B-3 etc. Be sure to check the serial plate
>BEFORE you spend cash.
>
>Bob S.
>
>Fax:  (510) 530-3228
>E-Mail:  bobs@dnai.com
>Shop phone: (510) 530-0112
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