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That was no Leslie, but was a Yamaha RA-200, the three-rotor version of this two-rotor model. It's essentially a keyboard amp, but sounds incredible with guitar. I've been having a lot of fun with a nylon-strung solid-body 'classical' guitar plugged straight in - the response, power, and spatial effects are simply amazing! The Yamaha differs from the
Leslie in that the bass speaker is fixed, but has TWO mid-treble units
which spin independently on a horizontal axis (not vertical like a Leslie),
which give incredible true Doppler effect, which can be set to be anything
from the most amazing 'chorus' sound to a full-on Leslie-in-full-flight
type of sound. And 100 watts of power makes sure you're heard!
I will supply a double footswitch with this amp, which enables you to use the speaker to maximum effect. One switch is for switching between whether the sound just goes to the two 12" speakers in the bottom of the cab or if the sound also goes to the rotating speakers at the top. The other switch changes the speed that the speakers rotate - fast and slow - the fast speed is controlled by the 'tremolo speed' knob on the back of the amp. This is without doubt the best 'acoustic' amp you will ever hear, but with suitable pedals will also take your electric guitar sounds to places you could only have imagined! The cabinet is a bit rough from being hauled to and from gigs, but in typical tough Yamaha fashion, the unit works perfectly. The shaft for the 'Treble' pot has broken off at some stage, but is still easily gripped and turned. You won't win any beauty contests with this 1970s vintage tone machine, but you'll beat ANY pedal sound available on planet earth! This monster weighs in at about 65 kilos, and measures 96cm (h) x 72cm (w) x 49cm (d). Can you handle it? on hold at $995AUD for Simon in Melbourne ($700 paid)
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the sound that Dave Gilmour got on Dark Side of the
