From ynottnaro@yahoo.com Wed Oct 02 09:00:13 2002
Subject:Re: 122XB tube amp/quality question

Hey Dan...

In addition to the obvious price difference (used
leslies in good shape net around $900-$1500 depending
on the area and dealer and condition), so you can
imagine what a new one costs (Hammond dealers aren't
all that flexible in pricing in my experience. In
fact, more than a few have told me "We don't deal with
musicians because they never have any money." They
tend to think churches are their only potential
customers, which is stupid seeing as most churches own
one organ. Musicians are notorious gear consumers:
which is why we're always broke!)

As far as tone...obviously some components are way
different as some are no longer manufactured. The new
leslies use a different crossover, and I believe a
different crossover point. The drivers as well have
changed. So it depends on what you're looking for.
Many hot-rodded leslies don't have the "right"
components either, but they're louder. For my tastes,
I keep everything to original specs as much as
possible. The hotrodded leslies, while louder, don't
sound the same once altered.

As always, let your ears be your guide.
tony
--- Dan Sevush wrote:
> Any comments about the sound quality of the new 122
> vs. the old? I'm just
> wondering how viable a choice a new 122 is.
>
> > Quote from H-S's site regarding 122XB
> >
> > "This Leslie tone cabinet is designed for
> single-channel organs
> > whose pedal range extends down into the lower
> frequencies. The sound
> > is "separated" with the highs reproduced by a horn
> rotor and the
> > lows reproduced by a bass rotor. Both the horn and
> bass rotors can
> > be operated at two speeds : Fast (Tremolo) or Slow
> (Chorale). This
> > model also features a traditional tube amplifier
> for the "warm tube"
> > sound."
>

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