From djacques@csulb.edu Thu Dec 28 15:52:17 2006
Subject:Re: New Member; Asking For Advice, Leslie 3300 & H-S XK-3

Also, since the 3300 has a solid state amp. You will probably want a SE
Preamp / AMA rack. The nice thing about Steve's Leslies is that he is
incorporating AMA's inside.



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From: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of jjmcs49
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 10:46 AM
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CWSG] Re: New Member; Asking For Advice, Leslie 3300 & H-S XK-3



--- In CloneWheel@yahoogro ups.com,
"Dave Machado"
wrote:
>
> I have been gigging with a B3 console & Leslie 122 for over 35
years.
> I am currently playing in a 5 piece R&B, Blues, Latin Jazz band. I
> recently ordered a new Leslie 3300 because I need the extra
> horsepower to replace my 122 in some larger clubs situations. Well
> the Leslie 3300s are still on back-order from Hammond-Suzuki and I
> don't know when I will be getting it. They were supposed to be
> available in November. Has anyone in this group played or heard one
> yet? I would be very interested to hear any comments. If not, be
> assured that I will write a review for you guys when I do get it.
>
> I am also thinking very seriously about getting a H-S XK-3 (single
> keyboard)clone to use in club situations where my console would be
> impracticle to move, etc. I know I will also need a few extras. So
> here are my questions: What would be the best keyboard stand,
Leslie
> speed switch and expression pedal to use with the XK-3 that would
> give me the best "feel" compared to sitting at and playing my
console
> B-3?

You might look into a stand like this:
http://tinyurl. com/ylwsuk
It will give you room for a pedalboard etc. The EXP-100F expression
pedal goes with the XK-3. It has a kick switch for Leslie speed (or
set it for other uses) and may work better with the expression
parameters than a regular volume pedal (I'm not sure about this
though). You can always add a half moon switch later and use the kick
switch as a damper pedal for the lower manual when you upgrade to the
system and want to play an attached module via the lower manual.

>
> What would be the best connector from the XK-3 to the Leslie 3300?
I
> will be installing a 1/4" output box to my B-3 to connect it to the
> 3300. So, I'm thinking to use the 1/4" connector for the XK-3 also.
> What do you think? I want the connectors between the console to the
> 3300 and the XK-3 to the 3300 to be somewhat compatible.

It may not be compatible, but the 11 pin cable would probably be the
best choice for the XK-3/3300 combo because you could use the XK-3's
Leslie controls to control the 3300 and not have a small footswitch
with a long cable to keep track of. Also, if you decide to use the
3300 on stage but run the XK-3's digital Leslie to the PA you will
only have to deal with one control.

>
> I will probably use a footswitch for leslie speed control on both
> also, although I've never used a footswitch for this before. I've
> always used a half-moon switch on the console.
>
> Sorry for the long post(on my first post)here, but this is a
> substantial investment for me, hoping to make life easier on my
aging
> body and last for many years to come. But, I don't want to give up
> the sound & feel of my console B3. So, that's why I'm turning to
the
> experts in this group to help me make the right decisions. I thank
> you in advance for your comments and advice.
>
> Dave Machado
>



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