From brianfores@hotmail.com Fri Apr 25 21:28:22 2003
Subject:RE: Should i buy an old bx3/A100 chops


thanks brian, thing is, i can't try it b/c it's on ebay - DOH! What i'm
really worried about it whether that sucker would survive the commute from
califlornia to nj. She sure is beat up, but i don't mind that so much.
Thanks for your advice. Seems for every two or three that prefer the newer
one, one person digs the old stuff more. Speaking of shrillness, i know that
if you're on this list, have gotta to have heard about the v2 upgrade with a
mellow setting to take care of just this prob. thanks again! brian

>From: "Brian Fuller"
>Reply-To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
>To:
>Subject: RE: [CWSG] Should i buy an old bx3/A100 chops
>Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 16:42:17 -0400
>
>Hey Brian,
>I couldn't pass up stating my opinion on this. I have an original analog
>BX-3 as well as a new CX-3 updated to 2.0 software. I have to say that I am
>still not completely happy with the CX-3. It doesn't have the balls the
>analog BX-3 has and I've tried all the others suggestions except using a
>Speakeasy Preamp(about $800). I use my BX-3 exclusively at home in my music
>room with a H&K Tube Rotosphere and it rocks big time. I'm currently using
>my CX-3 through a ART Dual MP Tube preamp to fatten it up. I must be
>missing
>something the others have no matter what I try it just doesn't stop with
>the
>shrillness. If I had the means to use a real B3(chop or otherwise) I would
>but if you want something easier to move go for the BX-3. As far as
>maintenance I have had to replace some caps and still haven't had to
>replace
>any IC's. Yes it is an old instrument just like buying a B3 or A100 and
>will
>require some upkeep. Do I think it's worth it yes, mine isn't going
>anywhere
>anytime soon. I do think I will try the CX-3 with a Speakeasy as soon as I
>can afford it after I spent $1700 for the CX-3. The best advise I can give
>is to try them both through your "RIG" if at all possible then make your
>choice. I'd be real interested in knowing which way you go keep me posted.
>Good Luck,
>Brian Fuller
> -----Original Message-----
> From: brian fores [mailto:brianfores@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 10:33 AM
> To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CWSG] Should i buy an old bx3/A100 chops
>
> Okay, two questions folks:
> I have the opportunity to buy an old BX3; i was lucky enought to speak
>to
> john medeski once and he recommended it above the new one, i think, b/c
>it's
> all analog.
>
> 2. I've seen places like www.hammondstore.com take an A100 and convert
>it
> into a chop. The A100 has it's own amplification; what happens to it
>when
> these guys do the chop? Also, does the A100 have any special features
>that
> get lost when they're chopped??
>
> Again, in speaking to John Medeski that one time, he recommended the
>A100
> over the B3, saying it did, "more." I keep wondering what the "more"
>is...
>
> Thanks, brian
>
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