Leslie controller for type 145/147 (6W) cabinets
no preamp necessary when used with a Hammond Organ, ideal for Hammond\'s hot output
This box is for 6 pin Leslies with a Leslie 145/147 connector type (6W – also includes 25, 31W, 44W, 46W, 45, 47, 47R, 110, 112, 114, 116, 120, 120C, 125, 225, 145, 147, 147V, 147RV, 245, 247, 247RV)
For guitar or other keyboards, a simple preamp or mini mixer is needed, there are 100\'s that will do the job, you probably already have one. Got questions about what you need, feel free to ask.
This unit replaces the 6147 kit at half the price, with improved, safer, low voltage DC speed switching. As you may know current UL standards don\'t even allow the AC voltage going to the switch, that\'s why later models, and all modern Leslies have 11 pins.
Money back satisfaction guarantee, try it out, if it\'s not for you, return it withing 7 days ofreceivingit for a full refund of purchase price.
This box is a very economical improvement over the vintage Leslie Combo-Preamp Boxes that go for much more money.A combo/preamp is a preamp and controller, that\'s the \"combo\" two things in one. This is a controller that is free standing, that you don\'t have to cobble into your organ and that can be used with many things. It uses 1/4 inch inputs to make hook up and switch overs easier. If you are going from an organ to a preamp a combo-preamp is the wrong thing, because the organ and speaker are already perfectly matched in level and the boost of the preamp will create a brittleness and distortion to the sound. If you are going from a non-Hammond instrument it will need a preamp.
Also this unit has a separate switch input which makes it easier to put the switch in a convenient place, or you can use your own favorite half moon or pedal mount kick switch, and it sends 5v DC to the switch instead of 120v AC, greatly reducing the shock hazzard of the older units. This means no dangerous AC voltage at your feet or on a switch with your hand on it, and no \"vintage\" shocking accidents that were common in the 70\'s. It\'s (-5v DC) current is safe enough to go through snakes and patchbays.
For a premap I highly recommend the ART tube MP, which you can find here on for about $30-$40.
By using this box you can use ANY mono, single click foot switch you want (one can be included for $20 more)Compared to the vintage box, you can more easily put the switch where you want it, and use exactly the switch you like.You don’t have to cram that box under your organ, or have a box in front with you when you\'re playing guitar, it\'s especially good for A-100 and M-3 player, because there justisn\'tmuch room down there.You can even use a half moon switch, if you put a ¼ inch mono jack on it, or some of the newer ones already have that plug. If you have a half moon that doesn\'t have the right end, you can mail it to me and I will wire it up for use with this box FOR FREE, and send it with the controller.
The main problem with the vintage combo preamp boxes is the preamp in them isn’t that special, especially for guitar.It works, but it can sound better.If you have a vintage tube amp with a preamp out, then this is for you.I also recommend the ART tube MP, they’re very affordable, and very versatile.
You can easily take a direct out from a 1/4 inch on an A-100 or M-3, or most any other other low watt amp, the 147/145 type Leslies werebuiltwith a \"console resistor\" control, so that the Leslie can work from the organ\'s output as a booster amp.
Leslies have NO AC ground, just two leads of AC power on pins 3 and 4, therefore, it\'s very important to keep your Leslie isolated, which this unit does by using a very low voltage (-5v DC) DC relay. Other controllers that have a third prong do not ground your Leslie, because that ground can\'t go to the Leslie on the 6 pin cable, the safest way is to use a relay to control the Leslie\'s own high voltage AC system.
By the way, if you find any bad rumors about my gear, they\'re not a customer, I guaranteesatisfactionwith a 100% money back guarantee. Any questions, or concerns, just as me, I don\'t blab on forums, my response and reputation speak for me, I help people get their Hammonds/Leslies matched up with each other, or whatever they want to run them with, and for a reasonable price.
I am also selling this box in a set with a footswitch for $119, check my other sales of you need the switch too.
Custom orders are no problem, and usually cost the same as the pre-made boxes. Need a box for a different Leslie? Need to run two Leslies? Two different Leslies? Whatever the situation, Let me know, I can probably help out.
For even more info about the Dr. Fishsticks Controller check out this video:
Thanks for your interest!
Why Fishsticks?!?
Um... There are a few reasons. I have a 1984 Mercedes diesel that I converted to run on waste veggie oil, that kinds smells like fishsticks, so I first named that Dr. Fishsticks. I wanted to choose a name for these controllers that would let you know that I\'m not one of those way to uptight, grumpy, Hammond organ guys, that I am a guy in my converted garage workshop making this stuff for you. I don\'t have a clear coat on my online presence pretending to be a big operation, I\'m a one-man operation, and proud of it. I am a piano technician, a tube amp and Hammond/Leslie repair man, and a player, and have been for 15 years. Also, I like fishsticks.
I don\'t talk crap about my competitors or their products or mention them by name in my sales or in forums. I have had a few Hammond tech types try to “pick fights” with me online, I don\'t respond to these people when I realize it\'s part of a petty game. Don\'t listing to any noise from anyone who is not a customer, especially anyone who “speaks too easily.” I have 100% customer satisfaction, and that\'s what\'s important to me.
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