From steve@speakeasyvintagemusic.com Thu Aug 22 08:26:08 2002
Subject:Re: Leslie Vs Motion Sound

Hi Group

I too use a 145 Leslie. But I do one more trick, for left hand bass or
pedals. Most Leslie's are not the greatest for bass. If you want super bass
response. I have a plug in crossover can on my Speakeasy preamp. This allows
me to siphon off all bass below 150Hz. I then plug this into a bass amp with
twin 15"s. Dave H has heard this monster. The update is a low cost option.
This upgrade has been a great addition to my rig. PS I use a Hammond XB5

Shayes

Steven Hayes Sr Engineer
Speakeasy Vintage Music
http://www.speakeasyvintagemusic.com
----- Original Message -----
> Add me to the list. I still appreciate the portabilty and
> reliability of my Pro 3T and I'm not ready to get rid of it anytime
> soon, but before I would add a low pro I would go real thing, and
> specifically a shorty like the 145. I'm almost finished putting my
> 122 guts into a modified 45 shorty cabinet, and this thing should be
> just what I need (almost got enough dough saved for the Speakeasy,
> too !) When you weigh the pro's and con's, I think the little bit
> more weight of a 145 more than out-weighs (pun intended) the
> compromise in sound. Even though the MS stuff is great, I find myself
> constantly fiddling with it in search of the same sound that
> comes "plug'n'play" with a bona fide Leslie. However, if deep bass
> for pedals or strong left-hand playing is a must, a shorty may not be
> right for you. With all the amplification options open for simulated
> electronic bottom "swirl", there's better bottom end to be had.
>
> --- In CloneWheel@y..., "Ken Hall" wrote:
> > Dave,
> >
> > I echo this sentiment completely. I tried for many gigs to get to
> the point where I could forget about gear and just play, but I was
> always tweaking the MS stuff. Slide the Leslie onstage and the sound
> is perfect. My Leslie is chopped into two pieces and fits easily in
> most cars. You'll likely spend less for the real thing and I know
> you'll love the sound. Just my $0.02 Can.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bluzhd@a...
> > To: CloneWheel@y...
> > Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 9:59 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CWSG] Leslie Vs Motion Sound
> >
> > Dave-
> > Have you considered looking into a 145? The footprint isn't all
> that
> > different between the two but tonally there is a difference
> between a leslie
> > and motion sound-it seems like theres a midrange bump in the ms
> products
> > where as a leslie is more open and less shrill on the top end-my
> humble
> > opinion anyways. I LOVE my leslie and whenever I play thru my
> KBRM I just
> > don't seem to get that same enjoyment or that little extra
> spirited
> > playing. What I've noticed is that I always was fighting the
> tone,which kept
> > me from "playing" whereas now my focus is purely on the playing.
> I've also
> > noticed since using the speakeasy preamp I have enough volume
> where I don't
> > need reinforcement thru additional p.a.-or monitors, nd I play
> with some
> > pretty loud cats.
> > For years I struggled with my search for "the sound" and truly,in
> my own
> > opinion, you need the leslie to get "the sound". For a few more
> bucks than a
> > low-pro you can get a 145 and you'll NEVER regret it. I find very
> portable
> > too-I slip out of the mini-van onto a dolly and badaboom badabing-
> your in. I
> > move it myself and it's no big deal.
> > Good luck-
> > Bill
> >
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