From seekers007@sbcglobal.net Fri Jan 19 11:06:40 2007
Subject:Re: What can I get for around $1500

Thanks Dan , what do you think about a Hammond XK1

Dan A wrote: I think you can find a Korg CX-3 for about that price...patience and looking around.....

Christian Schonberger wrote: Agreed 100%. Perhaps I'd add: the XK-1, being the more recent model, has a better/faster key response and perhaps better sound than the Roland VK-7 or VK-8. Fast key response is very important when you play for rhythmic/funky(ish) stuff.

Not sure if it is easy to get a used Korg (digital) CX3 in 100% working condition within $ 1500 budget. I heard it through a Leslie (no extra preamps) last summer at a music fair. Very, very close to the New B3 (which was just a few feet away).

Christian

Leon Baller wrote:
Thanks Dan I will look into them , Leon

Dan A wrote:
Lee-

I would consider an XK-1 if you want mainly Hammond and some EP's -or- if you can find one- a Roland V-Combo. If your wanting strictly tone-wheel organ, I'd go with a VK-7, or 8. That should fit into your budget.

Dan

Leon Baller wrote:
Thanks Jake, I will look into the two you recommended. Lee

jake92028 wrote: --- In CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com, Leon Baller wrote:
>
> Hey Group, years ago I had a M100 and a 122 leslie . I am no way a
professional like the rest of you. I played just for my own
entertainment. Loved Jimmy Smith. The day came when I needed the room
and the Hammond and leslie had to go. Now I'm retired and would like to
fool around again , but with a keyboard (for the room) I already
purchased a Peavy 300 amp. Now I need the keyboard. What would you fine
people advise ???
> I really want to get as close to that wonderfull Hammond and Leslie
sound without going far over my budget. Thanks Lee

Wow! Great amp - I love bass amps with organ, not just EP's. Your best
sound is going to be with two amps for stereo to get the full
rotary/Leslie effect, seriously, for a home setup. One of the classic
middle-of-the-road combo organs, like the Roland VK7 or Korg CX3 used
from eBay would work fine. Wj

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