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1959 B3 and 122R Leslie recommended upgrades


 

Hi All,
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I have a very clean unmodified 1959 B3 and a 122R Leslie.? The only mod is the Trek II reverb.? The only change to its sound I'd consider would be an option to give it the 'grind' sound typical in some rock settings, not the full on distortion ala Deep Purple, but just some grit when desired.
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The unit is fully functional and while fairly noise free it does have a low level hum.? I have nothing to compare it to, so don't know if it is considered 'normal'.
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I bought the A0-28 capacitor kit and the Leslie 122 rebuild kit from Tonewheel General Hospital.? I have a lot of electronics experience, so have no questions about safety, or changing out components, but I am looking for any general comments, things to look for, etc while I have the unit opened up for these changes.
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Also, I see some change in brightness from the Leslie's OC3/VR105 when changing the rotor speed.? Is this normal due to the way the Leslie speed is indicated via changing the voltage sent to the Leslie?
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Thanks,
Dave

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