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Description

Revolutionize your organ's soundscape with the Leslie Combo Preamp, the ultimate tool for musicians seeking vintage warmth and modern versatility. This meticulously crafted preamp harnesses the power of all-tube technology, featuring 12ax7 and 12au7 tubes, to deliver a truly authentic tone that captures the essence of classic Leslie speakers. The inclusion of a high-quality American-made output transformer ensures every note resonates with rich, full-bodied character.

Designed for versatility, the Leslie Combo Preamp allows you to connect up to three Leslie outputs, accommodating models like 122, 147, 251, 9-pin, 11-pin, or Tone Cabinet 6-pin, all of which can be used simultaneously. Its dual 1/4" unbalanced inputs, offering both high gain and low gain, make it suitable for a wide range of instruments and audio signals, from organs and guitars to keyboards and synthesizers.

With its intuitive bass and treble EQ controls, you can sculpt your sound with precision, achieving a flat frequency response in the neutral position and easily tailoring your audio to suit any performance environment. The preamp also boasts both balanced and unbalanced 1/4" outputs, enabling its use beyond Leslie speakers and allowing it to function as a powerful tube preamp for various applications. Whether you're aiming for pristine clean tones or intense overdrive, this preamp delivers unmatched gain and dynamic flexibility, making it an indispensable addition to any musician's arsenal.

Key Features:

  • All-tube design with 12ax7 and 12au7 tubes
  • American-made output transformer for vintage tone
  • Compatible with up to three Leslie outputs simultaneously (122, 147, 251, 9-pin, 11-pin, Tone Cabinet 6-pin)
  • Dual 1/4" unbalanced inputs for high and low gain
  • 1/4" outputs (balanced and unbalanced) for versatile applications
  • Bass and treble EQ controls for sound customization
  • Suitable for organs, guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, and more

Product specs

Brand Leslie
Model Combo Pre-Amp
Finish Silver
Year 1970s
Made In United States
Categories Keyboard Foot Pedals

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Leslie Combo Preamp?

The Leslie Combo Preamp is designed to connect electronic keyboards and organs to Leslie speaker cabinets, enhancing the sound with classic rotary speaker effects.

Can the Leslie Combo Preamp be used with modern keyboards?

Yes, the Leslie Combo Preamp can be used with modern keyboards, as long as they have the appropriate output connections to interface with the preamp.

Does the Leslie Combo Preamp require a specific power supply?

The Leslie Combo Preamp requires a standard AC power supply, typical for vintage equipment, to operate effectively with Leslie speaker cabinets.

Is the Leslie Combo Preamp compatible with all Leslie speaker models?

The Leslie Combo Preamp is compatible with most Leslie speaker models, but it's essential to check the specific input and control requirements of your Leslie speaker.

What kind of sound enhancement can I expect from using the Leslie Combo Preamp?

The Leslie Combo Preamp enhances sound by providing the classic rotary speaker effect, which adds depth and motion to organ and keyboard tones, creating a rich, swirling sound.

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See how Eric Clapton uses Leslie Combo Preamp

Eric Clapton

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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In this photo of Clapton playing in Blind Faith in Toronto, you can see he has the pedal In between his Wah And Uni-vibe.

See how Lindsey Buckingham uses Leslie Combo Preamp

Lindsey Buckingham

Guitarist, Singer

Fleetwood Mac

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Lindsey had a Leslie Combo Preamp on his Pedalboard from 1976-1980, it was rehoused into another closure not 100% sure if its Combo I or II could be either!, in 1979 the Echo Footswitch for his Korg Stage Echo was install into this box

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