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Sometimes I play clean, sometimes I play dirty.
Old Lelies with a 40 watt amp HAD to distort to put out enough volume for big rooms.
We took that to be part of the desired sound and some maintain that.
Sometimes I do (Blues band), sometimes I don't. (Jazz band)
-marty
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Jim,
Goff recommended that I keep the original tube in.
Also, the LED that was replaced is bigger, re,d and less brilliant glow than the original, not that it is important in the slightest.
The problem was strictly caused by me. All's well that ends well. Thanks for your support, Jim.
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Went to Goff today and got my 3300 back. It was only the LED that shorted out in the tube change process.
It sounds better and Goff didn't charge me anything.
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Well, it seems like the question didn't account for where the band would"allow" me to put the Leslie. LOL
The last two gigs it has been in front of me on the right and behind me on the left.
When behind me, the audience and band members claimed that my volume was too low, even when I thought it was more than enough.
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Jim, it did not get very dirty, only volume increase. There must be more than the LED out.
I can get dirty with the XK tube.
Got another comment from a knowledgeable Hammond friend that said I should not swap a tube that was designed specifically for the distortion circuit.
Damn!
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Jim,
I do notice a difference in volume when I turn the drive level and tube mode pots, but not as big a difference in tone. The tube never glows. It might just be the LED, which wouldn't affect the functionality of the speaker.
Thoughts?
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Well, things have gone from OK to worse.
When I pulled the tube out, the retaining clamp fell onto the circuit board and caused a spark, even with the Leslie unplugged. Some damage has occured.
Strangely enough, everything still works pefectly, EXCEPT for the tube, which no longer glows.
I contacted the dealer, Goff Professional, and told them the story. I am waiting a reply.
Damn!!! If it ain't broke don't fix it!
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I think that it might be the settings you mentioned, Jim.
I will give it a shot.
Thanks,
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I obtained a pair of NOS Tungsol 12 AT7s and swapped one out on the Leslie 3300. I could hear little to no difference in my studio setting, maybe different on stage?
I think this tube replacement deal is a self-serving rumor started by the tube sellers, or it's the emperor's clothes.
I heard no volume difference, nor low/mid boost from swapping the X7 to the T7. Maybe it's just me, old and deaf
Also, Dave at Goff professional told me he tried the same and went back to the stock.
Guitar players change out tubes for disortion purposes, it seems.
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Well, on its maiden outing yesterday, there was no choice where to put her. It had to me on my right side, just slightly back ob my head. It seemed to work well, up against a wall that added some bass reinforcement.
I think a lot of the time it depends just how much stage room you have and you don't often have the luxury to chose.
I am on my way to another gig now and have the exact same possibility, except to my left. It seems to work.
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Jim,
I am not playing pedals, just left hand. In this band there is a bass player so no issue anyway.
I also thought of the blacklight idea. Maybe a combination of both.
If I were smarter, I could set the srobe to flash at a different speed when the rotor is fast/slow.
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Did my first gig with the 3300 last night and I can tell you I impressed the bass player big time with the bottom end of this baby. He was worried I'd be playing "down there" on the gig
BTW, I put a srobe light on the upper rotors and got lots of interest.
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I am pleaased to announce that I can handle the load in/out by myself entiorely. I use the tailgate for leverage and it is a piece of cake.
I do have to lie the 3300 on its side, but I am not that worried.
-marty
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OK. got the 3300 and have been playing ot all day. I haven't swapped the tube yet and still feel the bass is adequate, realizing the placement of the Leslie on the stage is all important.
Oh, the 3300 rocks!!
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Good point, Jim.
I know that keeping the cabinet up against a back wall, or even better a corner, does add to the the bass. I have used a sub and know what that does add. I expect the 3300 in this week and will evaluate it then.
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I tried it in a store a year ago and thought it could have better bass, but I thought the same when I played through a 122. I think the organ wasn't tweaked properly.
I play Jazz, R&B, and Blues mostly.
I am anxious to try it when it comes this week and will let you all know my take on the bottom end of the 3300, played on my organ whioch is set up for solid bass.
I already bought some NOS Tungsol 12AT7 tubes.
-marty
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Haven't tried the 3300 with my XK Pro rig, yet but I have one being shipped as I write.
Goff Professional says it has great bottom end, as do a few other websites and individual testimonials on the web.
There are differing opinions, including Jim and his review here.
There are times when I will be providing the bottom end and times will have a bass player. I am sure the latter won't be a problem but I am concerned about the 3300's ability to provide the bass based on its cabinet size.
Jim mentions a subwoofer, a solution I used to use with my Motionsound Pro 145 and a powered Mackie 1501 sub. I have sold that sub because I just wasn't up to carring another 105 lb box around. Now I have a 125 lb Leslie on the way. Go figure!?!
I know several of you use the 3300 and was wondering if it was adequte when kicking bass.
If not, maybe there is a smaller sized powered sub that could be enough in a small to medium sized venue.
thanks,
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Thanks, Jim.
It might fit standing up if I wrangle it a bit. Already ordered the protective cover!
I usually can get help at the gig, it's the at home part I don't have covered. The Leslie weighs more than my wife.
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I have just upgraded from a Motionsound Pro145 to a Leslie 3300. because I needed more sound.
I will be transporting the speaker in my SUV and, due to its height and weight, and am pondering loading and laying it on its side.
I am sure they don't advise laying down. Anyone doing that?
How about loading into the tailgate? Do you use a ramp, have help, or have any other solutions.
thanks
-marty
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I like a little distortion, WHEN I want it. Overdone distortion from the organ can just suck
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Just curious where you all keep the speaker in a band setting. By band, I mean with vocalists, guitars, bass and horns.
I currently have the Leslie behind me off to one side. Either the band or audience can't hear me, or I am so loud to myself that my ears ring after a gig. ( I now wear ear plugs on loud gigs)
I'm thinking of moving it up, even with my right side, more towards the center of the band.
Last week I was provided with a Hammond C3 with a Leslie 770 against the back wall of the stage. It seemed very different, too far away for me.
Where do you position the Leslie. (I will be using a 3300)
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Thanks, Jim.
That's exactly what I was looking for. Any recommendations where to purchase?
-marty
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I have just ordered at Leslie 3300 and have read about replacing the stock tube with a NOS version to get a beefier bass and mid.
There are so many out there that I need a recommendation.
(12AT7 or 12AX7? ) (Tungsol, GE, etc.)
Anyone?
thanks,
-marty
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I'd look for an A100, or you can begin with the M until you get the A. The full pedal keyboard will make a big difference, for one.
The Nord doesn't have drawbars, a major deal breaker for me and it's pricey.
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Is this worth checking out?
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As stated above, it is pricey. I have seen them for $1500-$2500.
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