From steve@speakeasyvintagemusic.com Sun Nov 04 07:04:14 2001
Subject:Re: Leslie preamps in a rack vs. on the floor

Hi Eric

We would be happy to make you a special. A rack mount version of our 122 is
very possible. The rack case would add some cost. But we would still be well
under the 1k price of the CAE. Contact us direct for details.

Shayes

Steven Hayes Sr Engineer
Speakeasy Vintage Music
http://www.speakeasyvintagemusic.com
----- Original Message -----
>
> I'm intrigued by the latest round of discussions regarding the Speakeasy
> Vintage pedal. I am thinking about trying one out for my XK2/122 combo.
> Right now I am using a Hammond 1122 kit which works fine but does not
> have the tube preamp. I like the fact that a 1/4" output is being added
> so I could use it with my Motion Sound rig even when the 122 is at home.
>
> Someone recently mentioned that Speakeasy and Hampton are the only
> producers of Leslie tube preamps. There's another one out there that I
> remembered from a Keyboard mag review years ago. It is CAE and I found
> their website after some searching around. Check this out:
>
> http://www.caesound.com/cgi-bin/cae/info?ltp122
>
> It is 2-space rack mounted tube preamp. I believe they make it in a wood
> case to match a Leslie as well (for over $1k). It received a RAVE review
> from Keyboard magazine back in 95 or 96.
>
> I have a question for the Speakeasy guys and also just to get general
> opinions...would it be possible to get the Speakeasy tube preamp in a
> rack mount vs. a stomp box? I have enough pedals as it is and don't
> really relish the idea of a big box with a tube being on the floor under
> my feet. It would travel much better in a rack and using a smaller
> remote switch would seem easier to me. Plus, carting a big pedal would
> mean the need for another road case. This CAE preamp looks like a good
> package for road use. Could the Speakeasy be made into a rack unit?
>
> Thanks,
> Eric
>
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