BluesKeys Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I ran across this leslie with a Baldwin organ. However I think it is a solid state model. I have search the websites I know to no avail. http://a.im.craigslist.org/9c/cI/oUO6Vhaj8XhIeT0a0QhyedhNlIpU.jpg I thought if it was not a solid state it might be a good parts model for a used, more desirable model like a 147. I missed a free hammond on here about 2 weeks ago but have no idea what model it was. Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I've seen those. I forget the model, but they are not a rotating speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rinker Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Originally posted by BluesKeys: I ran across this leslie with a Baldwin organ. However I think it is a solid state model. I have search the websites I know to no avail. http://a.im.craigslist.org/9c/cI/oUO6Vhaj8XhIeT0a0QhyedhNlIpU.jpg I thought if it was not a solid state it might be a good parts model for a used, more desirable model like a 147. I missed a free hammond on here about 2 weeks ago but have no idea what model it was. It appears to be a 720 (bottom unit) with a 540 on top. The 540 is simply an extra set of stationary speakers. The 720 is a "real" rotating Leslie. Both have solid state amps. More info: 540 720 Hope this helps. - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Thanks Bob it sure looks like the one's. I was thinking like MC that there was no rotation but it looks like the 720 has the horn and 10" rotating and 2-8" and a 15" stationary. Now the question is. Is this worth a purchase on the chance I find a 122 or 147 that might need work? I guess the solid state amps are worthless. But maybe the speakers and rotors might be worth having. Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rinker Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Originally posted by BluesKeys: I guess the solid state amps are worthless. But maybe the speakers and rotors might be worth having. Not quite worthless - they are louder and have more bite (less warmth) than the tube versions. Some people actually like them better for these reasons. As with most of this stuff, YMMV. - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thanks Bob, do you know if the other parts would be interchangeable with the tube versions? I guess I need someone to say you should buy it or should not buy it because.... Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rinker Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Originally posted by BluesKeys: Thanks Bob, do you know if the other parts would be interchangeable with the tube versions? I guess I need someone to say you should buy it or should not buy it because.... I think the motors and speakers would be pretty-much interchangeable, so you could substitute a tube amp for the SS one. But the interface is different from the 122/147's - 11-pin vs 6 pin. This may be an advantage, depending upon what you are hooking up to - modern Hammonds use the 11-pin, while old ones use the 6 pin. The interface isn't directly related to the type of amp - after all, today Hammond sells both types - but some rewiring would be necessary to install an old amp into this unit. The conversion would not be impossible, but is probably not a "drop-in" operation. There is information about how to modify these relatively modern ("only" 30 yrs old!) Leslie units to make them sound better. I have been tempted, since I enjoy this sort of challenge, although so far I have managed to quell the GAS with a couple of Rolaids. For this particular unit, it might also depend on whether you want a piece of furniture or not. I guess nobody can tell you whether you want this unit or not - sorry. - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paully Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Originally posted by BluesKeys: it looks like the 720 has the horn and 10" rotating and 2-8" and a 15" stationary... Is this worth a purchase on the chance I find a 122 or 147 that might need work?... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Depends on what you're willing to settle for. Even with a tube amp conversion, with that speaker setup it's not going to sound like a 122 or a 147. How could it(?)! Personally I'd hold out for a fixer-upper 122 / 147. Parts are all available. I just refurbed my (circa 1967)122 about 2 years ago. Between suppliers and eBay, I had no problem with parts. Good luck, Paul WUDAYAKNOW.. For the first time in my life, I'm wrong again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Gas has passed I think... I don't even own a Hammond yet. I am still looking for that deal I can't pass up. I thank you for the site info and wisdom. I just don't need a pc of furniture right now. Thanks Bob Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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