From bluestblues2002@yahoo.com Fri Feb 13 14:54:29 2004
Subject:Help!!I need advice and/or input

Hi all,
I'll try to make this as brief as possible. I have an old BX-3 played
through a guitar amp (ugh!!!) I am not in the position to buy
anything new or expensive at this time, but would like to get a
better sound. I also have a Hammond D-152 which sits at home and is
not for gigging. The Hammond is in pretty good shape, although the
cab is slightly sun-bleached, and the C/V scanner could use de-
magnetizing, or whatever it takes to eliminate occasional 'motor-
boating'. I'm seriously considering offering the Hammond as a trade
for either a MS ProT-3/Lo-Pro package, or (swoon faint thud) a MS
145. So, here is what I need help and advice on:

1) Does anyone have experience playing an old BX-3 through either the
Pro-T3/Lo-Pro or the MS 145? How does it sound?

2) Does either MS product have more benefits (sound-wise) than the
other? We are primarily a blues band playing in bars and clubs.

3) Does the D-152 equate, price-wise to either MS product? (aside
from pricing being what the market demands)

4) Am I p*ssing in the wind on this trade idea? Those in the SF Bay
Area might have a better idea of pricing on both the Hammond and MS
products.

Since I value the opinions of this group, any advice and/or direction
is greatly appreciated. If this request is beyond the scope of the
group, please feel free to advise privately.

Thanks,

Bill