Donny, as you know, a B-3 is a unique animal. Each one has it's quirks, and the Leslie makes so much difference (different aged tubes, tightness of the belts,response times, etc.).If I have a choice, it would be the real thing all the time. But, this is the closest I've ever come to the sound with a portable set-up. The B-3 is like a favorite old girlfriend...a little long in the tooth, way too big and temprimental as hell, but there's nothing like it.

The C-1 makes it possible to continue to take jazz gigs and play for a small but mighty group of folks around here hooked on that walking left hand. After a long time being bored and not having fun, I actually look forward to working. I never really liked doing singles. Backing good singers and players and helping them "kick ass" is what I really enjoy doing. This will make the corporate dinner gigs more tollerable.

The C-1 in front and the Electro on my right hand is wonderful. Plan to use the SD-5 on the bottom, the SH-201 on top and the GW-7 over the Electro on my right hand on a second house job. That equipment stays in place and is used from 5:00 to 8:00 on week-ends.

The C-1 will stay at the Sunday jam location and be moved to one nighters when needed. My little Motion Sound top box (rotors only-really lightweight) does a good job of providing Doppler. I use it with a Bassman tube head and a 2-12 cabinet (love those tubes and natural distortion).

And the contankerous old B-3 will stay in it's place of honor at the country club where is has been for about 20 years, with the suitcase Rhodes and 147.

At least I won't be bored with the various setups.



Russ



[This message has been edited by captain Russ (edited 03-04-2008).]