Yet one more time: quick clarification wanted about Mini Vent II and half-moon switch

[J_tour]

Yeah, I know.

 

So, I can pick up a Mini Vent II in the "instrument" version, but not the "organ" version.  Of course I'd be using it for a clonewheel.  What exactly is the difference between using the "instrument" version between the organ version?

I imagine line-level inputs, and some EQ burned into the outputs maybe.  Never been that clear, despite the numerous threads on here.

Also, even on the "instrument" version, I assume I can use a half-moon switch drilled into my old XK-1, yes?  I understand there may be a mod needed, but it is possible, yes?

[eric]

You should stick with the organ version. The only way to use an external speed control is via a specialized modification. Last time I checked, there was only one person doing these, and they are no longer offering the service. Hence, I recommend looking for a regular Vent or Vent II. 

[obxa]

On a "regular " mini vent It's not a big deal to do the modification for someone who's comfortable swapping out the switch.  I 'm usually fearless, but wasn't comfortable on the smaller size of this thing. 

 

I took mine to a local guitar amp guy and he charged me $35. 00. (including the new jack).   I actually sent an email to the the Neo folks and they suggested to do just that. So it's not imperative to track down the Ashby solutions mod anymore.   

 

I use either an arcade button switch box I made, (sorry no pic) or any momentary switch pedal.  I also have a vintage  leslie half moon getting ready to wire up a 1/4 to.

 

Don't know anything about the organ-vs guitar versions though. 

 

Apologies for the ugly- This is my low-rent  Vent rig that lives under  a Hammond A100 I use on a weekly Church Broadcast.

[bill bosco]

apparently , your box is set up to use a remote momentary on switch . your vintage leslie switch won't work properly with it . the ashby solutions mod

was a bit more complicated and enabled the mini vent to operate normally with conventional leslie three way switches .

[obxa]

Thanks Bill.  I'm on the road right now and can't look at it, but think my Leslie switch was set up as just an off-on thing. perhaps as just two-way.

 

Doesn't look like a normal one-   I think it's labeled  as Chorale or something. I vaguely remember something about those being used with 122s?  I used to use it on my Nord Electro's wired to a stereo plug- but would sometimes not always work..   Soon as I get home, would love to get some feed back on it.