Leslie Speakers

[ibarlow]

So there was this studio I went to last night and I played for my first time ever a hammond console organ! It was a B2 i think, cause it didnt have the percussion but it had some kind of aftermarket percussion thing on it. It was also the first time I ever played a real leslie. Im a guitar player but I have a secret obsession for the Hammond! My band was getting pissed at me because I wouldnt get off the hammond! They just dont appreciate it and probably wouldnt know what it is if I didnt tell them. I likemessin withthe guys who dont know what a leslie is and tell them to stick their hand in the back while its goin fast :P</P>


But the point of my post is, do the single rotor leslies even compare to the dual rotors? The one I played yesterday had the bass and treble rotor, but for price reasons I was thinking about getting a single rotor leslie for my M102 I have at home. Will they still give the classic hammond sound?</P>


Thanks for your advice!</P>
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[johnny b3]

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i hope you're kidding about the people touching the rotors...</p>

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There
are some good sounding videos on youtube of people playing through some
125's - its definitely a cheaper option and it sounds 100 times better
then stationary speakers. (ie; find Orgrinder010's videos. But then
again he can make even the stationary speaker sound like gold.)

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The acceleration times will be lagging as all the single rotor
leslies are either full range speaker facing into a wood baffel, or a
rotosonic where the speaker is built into a drum. The issue here is
acceleration times as those drums have a high moment of inertia - it is
noticeable that the drum takes it sweet time to get up to full speed.
The rotosonics crash and burn here, the 125/120 are better. Most
of the leslie punch is missing here because it is normally delivered by
the treb horn.

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The purists will argue that you need the low frequency
rotor, as well as the high frequencies diverted to the plastic horn
which spins in the opposite direction. The horn hits top speed almost
instantly. Though, you're talking bigger heavier and more
expensive...so figure out your budget and go for the most practical.

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[andyg]

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The short answer is no. A 120 or 125 will not give that classic sound, especially when changing speeds. BUT, a single rotor leslie is still a good sound and better than no leslie at all. If you get a 120 or 125, you could always switch to a 145 or 147 later, using the same fitting kit. A 122 or 251 would require a different kit, or at least some mods to be done.</P>


I'd go for the single rotor, you'll always be able to sell it for what you paid for it later on, when you buy the 147!</P>


Andy</P>

[JamesonC]

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I have a 125 and a 147 hooked up on my M-103. I really like the 125, sometimes i'll unplug the 147 to give her a break and play through just the 125.

[bremar]

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It's funny how when you have the lesser gear you think if only I had the real mccoy, but if you have both, and the chase is over, you start to dig the "lesser" on its own merits. Andy's right--125's are affordable and sound wonderful. 145 and 147 are huge and three-dimensional and pretty spendy. whatever you get you'll be able to recoup when you want, so don't spend too much time fretting over your choice. Enjoy!
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