Most authentic Leslie for a Hammond M3?

Roger Starr · 17th August 2007

Hi there,

I have a nice Hammond M3 and I'm on the verge of purchasing a Leslie 145 or a Leslie 147. Anybody knows which of those is the perfect match for a Hammond M3?

Note, I do know the Leslie 145 is a little shorter then the 147 and so would fysically maybe be a better match...

Regards,

Roger

bluesman714 · 17th August 2007

the 147 will keep its resell value + IT ROCKS!!!

Roger Starr · 17th August 2007

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Originally Posted by bluesman714

the 147 will keep its resell value + IT ROCKS!!!

OK, why a 147 will keep that and a 145 not?

Regards,

Roger

Drumsound · 18th August 2007

I use a 145 (shorter) with my M3 and it sounds great!

The Byre · 18th August 2007

There is no technical difference, other than box-size, between a 145 and a 147. That means that the 147 has a slightly better bass. I have done an A-B of the two in the studio and there is little difference, but if you are using it with an M3 and you have the opportunity to buy one or the other, then go for the 147 as the M3 is somewhat thin on bass to start with.

Both Leslies are sought after by Hammond lovers

Roger Starr · 18th August 2007

Thanx for the info! Last question, is there a volume difference in the two?

Regards,

Roger

The Byre · 18th August 2007

Both have the same 40 Watt valve amp, both have exactly the same speakers, motors, everything. The only difference is the slightly better bass response of the 147 because the cabinet is slighly larger.

Drumsound · 18th August 2007

Yea, the amp in a 147 says 147 on it!

miqer · 18th August 2007

Does anyone know what these babies cost these days?

Here in Holland they are getting pretty are "hip", and people are asking prices like 1500 euro for a 147...

Vintage,
M.

finn · 29th April 2009

Get a 147, or 122. Better yet, two 147s or 122s

dbbubba · 29th April 2009

Over the years the 147s were somewhat preferred over the 122s.

17th August 2007	#1
Roger Starr Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 966 Thread Starter	Most authentic Leslie for a Hammond M3? Hi there, I have a nice Hammond M3 and I'm on the verge of purchasing a Leslie 145 or a Leslie 147. Anybody knows which of those is the perfect match for a Hammond M3? Note, I do know the Leslie 145 is a little shorter then the 147 and so would fysically maybe be a better match... Regards, Roger

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The Byre Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Highlands of Scotland Posts: 2,019 1 Review written	There is no technical difference, other than box-size, between a 145 and a 147. That means that the 147 has a slightly better bass. I have done an A-B of the two in the studio and there is little difference, but if you are using it with an M3 and you have the opportunity to buy one or the other, then go for the 147 as the M3 is somewhat thin on bass to start with. Both Leslies are sought after by Hammond lovers __________________ http://www.the-byre.com

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miqer Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Amsterdam Holland Posts: 684	price leslie Does anyone know what these babies cost these days? Here in Holland they are getting pretty are "hip", and people are asking prices like 1500 euro for a 147... Vintage, M.

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