Re: Leslie 31H vs 122

["Paul L. Maxwell" <collectr@snet.net>]

At 11:13 AM 8/1/96 -0700, you wrote:
>MR FRANK M WALTON wrote:
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>> Thanks! I'll leave it in Pittsburgh...meanwhile, i've found a 222rv
>> for $300.. Much better I'm sure! Is the 222rv the same size as a 222?
>> (the FAQ doesn't agree)...
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>A 222 is a 122 in a "Decorator" cabinet.  The 222 RV is the same size, 
>but has the reverb option factory installed.
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>Looks like one of those 70's stereo consoles, I'd get it, *if* its all 
>working.  If not, talk it down, if you can.
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>I recently traded a 925 and a few bucks for a 247 (a 147 in the "decorator
cabinet"). It sounds great but does look like a 1970's stereo cabinet. The
componenets (drivers, speakers, amp) are identical to a 147 and if you don't
mind the way it looks (mine stays at home) its a great piece of equipment.
The "RV" accordingly to Al Goff is nothing but trouble. I asked him about
adding the RV to mine and he said your much better off installing reverb in
the organ, he's got a kit to do it. Al's quote from a message he sent me
follows;

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>>The reverb socket was for a reverb amp and speakers in the RV models. They
>>were junk and troublesome. If you want reverb, add it in the organ with our
>>reverb kit. This is far better than in the Leslie where it does NOT belong! 

Some people have told me that the 247 does not sound like a 147 or at least
not as good as a 147. I don't really know, I've never had the opportunity to
do a side by side comparison but if you're going to use it for home and not
for gigging I thinks it's a very good compromise purchase considering the
difference in the prevailing local prices for the two units.

Max
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