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Description
Elevate your musical experience with the Leslie Speaker 145, a timeless piece of gear that has powered the sounds of legendary musicians for decades. Known for its rich, immersive sound, the Leslie 145 is more than just an amplifier; it's a portal to a new dimension of auditory bliss. Perfect for keyboard players seeking to add depth and character to their performances, this amplifier stands out in its ability to blend seamlessly with a variety of instruments, especially the iconic Hammond B3 organ. Its classic design, combined with modern engineering, makes it a must-have for both traditionalists and contemporary musicians. Experience the unparalleled warmth and dynamic expressiveness that has made the Leslie Speaker 145 a staple in studios and stages around the world.
Key Features:
- Compatible with Hammond B3 organ
- Available in Cherry & Walnut finishes
- Equipped with Hammond percussion
- Versatile pairing with Leslie 122, 145, & 21H models
Reviews
PROS
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Iconic sound compliments Hammond B3 organ beautifully
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Enhances music with vibrant, vibrating sound waves
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Perfect restoration brings historical value to modern use
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Suitable for diverse settings, from churches to rock concerts
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Can recreate classic songs with authentic tones
CONS
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Requires significant space, not suitable for small venues or homes
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Implied steep learning curve for optimizing sound
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Leslie Model 145 Speaker Cabinet.
Features and functionality
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The 145 is a shorter, more mobile version of the 147, sharing the same amplifier but with less bass response due to its smaller cabinet size.
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The "145/7" label is typically manually typed and suggests interchangeability of parts between 145 and 147 models.
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Identical amps for 145 and 147 mean parts can be swapped without affecting performance, aside from cabinet size differences.
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The Leslie 145 is favored for its compatibility with a wide range of instruments due to its 6-pin input design, unlike the 122 with a different power arrangement.
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Comparisons
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The 145 provides a brighter tone compared to the warmer sound of the 122, which pairs well with Hammond tonewheel organs due to its balanced line input.
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Mods and upgrades
Use cases and applications
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For players using clone keyboards like the Nord Stage 2 or Roland VK8, a Trek2 preamp pedal is recommended for compatibility with Leslie cabinets.
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User experience
Build quality
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Euro versions from Hammond UK often have metallic stickers indicating mid to late '70s production with potential chipboard construction instead of hardwood.
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Setup and maintenance
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The Leslie 145 utilizes a 6-pin Wurlitzer-style input, making it versatile for non-Hammond applications when paired with a combo preamp pedal.
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It's crucial to keep the Leslie 145 upright during transport to prevent motor spindle misalignment and potential burnout.
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For moving the Leslie 145, ensure the A-100 organ and Leslie remain upright to avoid oil spillage and motor issues.
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A spring reverb unit in the A-100 needs careful handling; foam can be used to stabilize springs during transport.
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Based on 2 Reviews and 5 Ratings
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Nothing else like them
Back in the 70's and early 80's I used 2 of these. Left and Right Channels. I'd still be using Them but I have NO ROOM. Damn I hate getting Old......
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Love those older Leslie's. I use to run one on each channnel on My amp set up. Left and right with the Marshall cabinets.
Artist usage
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Jimi Hendrix can be heard using a Leslie Speaker 145 on the guitar and vocals in "Little Wing," as well as on the guitar in "Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)," the vocals in "Burning of the Midnight Lamp," and the guitar in "House Burning Down." This is supported by the recording provided by Legacy Recordings and available on YouTube, showcasing the distinctive rotary speaker effect.
This Leslie speaker designed for guitars was used by Harrison on "Let It Be" and "Abbey Road". You can hear it on the guitar solo for the single version of "Let It Be" and several songs in the "Abbey Road Medley".
Wright had been using a Leslie cabinet Model 145 for Atom Heart Mother, Meddle and Obscured by Clouds.
Showed up in a list of Ryo Okumoto’s gear on the Spock’s Beard official website.
Friends help, and I’ve done some stupid stuff, like plug my Hammond B3 into the 145 Leslie which I have to play with the keyboard. They’re not compatible, so I blew the Leslie up and almost blew myself up. I try things, and I ask people and read my manuals.
Jools Holland's equipment list, from the January 1993 issue of Music Technology:
(Helicon Mountain studios)
Instruments: Casio FZ1 Keyboard Sampler Casio FZ10M Sampler Module w/80-disk sound library Casio VZ1 Synth Hohner Clavinet Korg CX3 Organ w/Leslie 145 Cabinet Yamaha C5 Grand Piano Yamaha DX7 Synth
Recording: Atari 1040ST w/Steinberg Pro24 and C-Lab Creator sequencing software Fisher CD Player Revox PR99 two-track Saturn 824 24-track (Dolby SR on arrangement) Soundtracs Quartz 48-channel in-line desk (96 inputs on mixdown) Casio DA1 DAT Recorder Casio DA2 DAT Recorder XRI XR300 SMPTE Synchroniser
Effects: Drawmer Gate Drawmer Dual Compressor/Limiter Eventide Harmonizer Lexicon 480L Reverb Lexicon PCM70 Multi-effects Processor Roland SDE2000 Digital Delay SA PPE 240 Teac Graphic Equaliser Yamaha REV7 Reverb Yamaha R1000 Reverb Yamaha SPX90 (x2) Multi-effects Processor
Microphones: Neumann U87, AKG, Shure, PZM
From the artists website: https://www.lachydoley.com
MY GEAR My beautiful 57 Hammond C3 (Clover Leaf) –> BK Butler TUBE DRIVER –> Leslie 145 Hohner d6 Clavinet fitted with the Castle Bar Whammy System –> Cry Baby Wah –> Harris Tremolo –> 4×10 Fender Devil
Minute 02:17:59
Elvis Costello and the Imposters - June 15, 2017 - Central Park SummerStage NYC
Larry Rulz Published on Jun 19, 2017 Recorded on June 15, 2017 at Central Park SummerStage in New York, NY.
In an Instagram post, Toby Lee Marshall confirms he is playing through a "Vintage Leslie 145" speaker cabinet.
Listed on Sheriff’s official website.
G E A R
Organ Rig: Korg BX-3, Leslie 145, Trek Preamp pedal
Synths: Nord Electro 4 SW73, Apple Mainstage
Pianos: Roland RD-800, Yamaha P-300, Kawai MP4
Software & Virtual Synths: Superior Drummer, Cubase SX, Logic Studio Pro, Sonik Synth, NI Komplete, UVI Workstation, Stylus RMX, Ivory 2, Real Gtr, Real LP, Real Strat
Monitoring: Alclair Ear monitors
C U R R E N T G E A R C O N F I G U R A T I O N S
w/Carrie Underwood: Roland RD-800, Korg BX-3, Leslie 145, Nord Electro 4 SW73
w/Kenny Loggins: Yamaha Motif ES8, Roland VK-7, Apple Mainstage
w/all ClassicTributeBands: Apple Mainstage, Kawai MP4
From an interview with Boom Gaspar and Josh Evans on Keyboard Mag. "The B-3 runs through two Leslie speakers, 'a model 45 that sits onstage for Boom to monitor, and a 145 that sits under the stage so that it is sonically isolated from the rest of the sounds,' says Evans. 'The 145 is miked up with two Sennheiser E609 mics on the top rotor and one Sennheiser 421 on the low rotor.'”
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