From ken@kenhall.ca Sun Feb 17 06:04:38 2008
Subject:Re: What to do?

Joe,

When the deal presents itself, my advice is to pounce. You can always
get the XLK, but you can't always find the deal on the Leslie. You might
be surprised to find that you get more use out of it than you think. If
it inspires you ( and it will ) you'll play better. I say go for it!

Ken

Joe Guidice wrote:
>
> Interesting dilemma that I'm hoping the group here can offer some
> insight with.
>
> I've been savimg my pennies for awhile now in the hopes of buying the
> XK-pro lower manual for my XK-3. I finally have the funds all
> together for this purchase.
>
> Now, I come across a very sweet deal on a Leslie 122XB-T. Excellent
> condition, same price as the XLK, only about an hour from home to
> pick it up.
>
> I'm torn. I had planned to start using the two manual organ and stop
> lugging around my S90 instead opting for a sound module controlled by
> the XK-3 for piano, wurli, rhodes and clav sounds, which despite all
> the capabilities of my S90, those are about all I use in either of
> the bands I play in.
>
> But this is a Leslie and a rare opportunity to get a really nice one,
> already setup for 11-pin use. I'd only get limited use out of it,
> mostly during the summer when we play outdoor concerts and parties
> because the bars I play in are just too small and I have to haul the
> PA too, but damn, I've always wanted one of these.
>
> Don't know what to do, and looking for some input.
>
>

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