From aevett1@yahoo.com Fri Aug 18 08:42:39 2006
Subject:Re: Roadbox III - Is it too expensive....?

All good points, Moe and David: These are things I
would've pointed out had I responded sooner in this
thread.
My RB lll is built like a tank, is much more portable
than my late Leslie 44W, and sounds terrific. I owned
a MS Pro-145 prior to the 44W, and while it did the
job OK, it seemed a bit "lite'' in
construction/durability - compared to the Roadbox.
Plus, sonically the RB lll is simply stronger (to my
ears) - in many ways.
If you are able to get a 'hands on' experience with a
Roadbox, the price will make more sense. It's a piece
of heavy duty gear. I'm fine with it being carted -
dust cover only- in my band's trailer. If I still used
a Pro-145, it would have to be in a roadcase...
I sold my Leslie and trek pre-amp, plus a couple other
pieces of gear, to make the Roadbox lll a reality for
my situation. But it's been worth it.

Allan

--- Dave Bradley wrote:

> Chad,
>
> I'm not going to flame you, just point out the
> economics of scale. You can't
> expect hand built products, made to order, using
> the finest available
> materials, made in the USA, to compete price-wise
> with mass produced, cost
> cutting, high volume, assembled in China, stuff.
>
> It's that simple. Speakeasy provides another choice
> in a world full of
> products for the masses. Are they expensive?
> Compared to what you have
> become accustomed to, yes.
>
> Again though, a brand new Leslie 122 from Ham Suz
> will cost just as much.
> And I wish you could hear a Roadbox III in person.
>
> Moe
>
> On 8/18/06, Chad Menge wrote:
> >