Love to hear what you think of it, especially connected to the C1.

chas

Chas, the 145 is a hands down winner. It's relatively light, compared to a 145 Leslie (65 vs 120 lbs)and the three mikes with direct line out is really nice when you need more volume. The thing is build like a tank. The covering is practically indestructable.

The only complaint is, the unit doesn't sound like a tube unit, like the 145, 147, 122. That's a special complaint I have about all transistor guitar and organ amplification. Transistors don't bother me as much in bass and Pa amplification. And, when a friend of mine played my C-1 and 145, I didn't mind the transistor sound as much as when I was playing it.


All in all, a nearly perfect unit to use with my C-1, Electro, Hammond Xb, etc. It even sounds GREAT with guitar...that old Lonnie Mack, Stevie Ray Leslie sound.

I won't use it all the time, because of weight, but it'll be great on mid-size and jazz jobs. Much better than the internal leslie effects, and plenty of power for clubs.


Russ

Thanks Russ, that pretty much confirms most of the other reviews I've read recently. I've been leaning towards the Roland SA1000 (depending on the internal 'Leslie') but can't find one. I don't think they are shipping yet. I think it's just a SA300 optimized for organ (whatever that means) so if anyone has heard or used one of those, I'd like to hear what you think. I like the weight; 50lbs split between two 25lb cabinets.

chas

Chas, the SA 1000 looks pretty cool! I'm checking stores in the Cincinnati and Louisville areas to try to locate one. I'll let you know if I get to try one out.

Russ