From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Thu Dec 14 12:28:07 2006
Subject:Re: Ham-Suz XK-1 question

Hi Walter,

My understanding is that it's a Fatar waterfall -- thus, probably the same (or very similar) as the D3m, CX-3, and Electro use.

And I think by "traditional Hammond cabinet," they mean it's wood-tone, with a Hammond logo on it! ;-)

Regards,

-BW

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At 02:31 PM 12/14/2006, you wrote:
>What does Sweetwater mean when their description of the XK-1 says it
>has a "(lighter industry standard keybed)"?
>
>"...you get waterfall keys (lighter industry standard keybed); you can
>plug in a Leslie 21 system... all this in a traditional Hammond
>cabinet. At only 33 lbs. the XK-1 is an essential part of any touring
>band's keyboard rig! And who better to give you the B-3 sound than
>Hammond, the B-3's inventor"<- I love this personal touch - Laurens
>must be turning over in his grave... And I didn't know the XK1 was a
>traditional Hammond cabinet. Wow!
>
>Anyway, I am curious about the keybed - now. TIA for any info. Walter j
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