From m.zyla@verizon.net Thu Aug 17 17:29:42 2006
Subject:Re: Roadbox III - Is it too expensive....?

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>
> what do you guys think?
>
> $2495.00 USD or £1345 GBP for me.....and thats before import duties
> and shipping....
>
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> Pricey, yes, but with Speakeasy products, you always get what you pay for-amd
> more.
>
> I'd love to buy one but its twice the price of a second hand Pro-145
> I can buy in the UK.
>
> The Pro-145 is no comparison in sound quality and build quality.
>
> Four times the price of a good condition Leslie 145 (which I have)...
>
> I sold my 145 to get funds together for my Road Box III. The 145 is a classic
> Leslie. However, it weighs about 25kg more, is much bulkier to tote around
> and with a 40 instead of a 60 watt amp, it simply does not have the volume of
> a RB III.
>
> A used Leslie 2101 can be had at good prices too....
>
> I A/B¹d the 2101 against the RBIII and when you start to push the 2101, the
> distortion you get is not the desirable kind you get with the Speakeasy.
>
> Surely for you guys in the US $2495 is a huge sum for an average
> muso?
>
> ahhhhhhhh...... I want one..... but in total almost £2k for a Leslie
> seems crazy.... it's almost 3 months average salary for someone in


I sold a bunch of gear and made some serious sacrifices and decisions to
get mine. But it was a good choice. I¹m certainly a happy camper
nowadays.....

Mark

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