[HAM] 820165 UPDATE

[Jerry Fowler]

If I'm recalling correctly, the 820--- series use oscillator circuits to
generate signal. They are not digital (as the new clones are), not
electromechanical (as the older tonewheel models), they are strictly
electronic. The amplifier is solid state, no tubes. Bearing these factors in
mind, the sound of these organs is brighter (and possibly harsher) than the
tonewheel/vacuum tube models, but in my humble opinion, they sound better
than any of the digital clones made lately. Considering the price and what
your using it for, I'd say you're doing great.
Best of luck!
-Jerry


On 4/12/07, Dale Groshek <dcgroshek at charter.net> wrote:
>
> Greetings....I have an opportunity to aquire a free 820165.  I'd
> appreciate
> your opinion on how the digital sound compares with the tone wheel organs.
> I will be running it through a Leslie 715C in the context of a "black
> gospel" type band.  It will likely never be played as a solo
> instrument.  Is
> this worth it?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Dale
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