From xxcaptinxx@comcast.net Tue Jul 12 14:47:18 2005
Subject:Re: Leslie modification!

I've heard of the cloth referred to as the "scrim". It's purpose is to
reduce the "beating" wind noise when the rotor is in tremolo. It is useful
for recording or if you sit close to the Leslie, but less useful if you
listen to your Leslie pretty side forward or with the lower back shield in
place. Leslie thought it was an improvement, and I can't think of any
reason to remove it unless it is torn. It doesn't affect the tone from the
woofer in any way I can discern.

You can remove the scrim by disassembling the rotor, which requires that you
remove the woofer and axle. There are cords at the top and bottom of the
scrim that you untie to loosen the cloth and then slide it off. If you wash
the scrim by hand, you can put it back on damp and it will shrink to a tight
fit. There is a line painted on the top of the drum where you line up the
knots, so that the rotor stays balanced.

Regards,

Dave Bishop