Leslie speaker

The Leslie speaker is a specially constructed loudspeaker used to create special audio effects. Named after its inventor, Don Leslie, it is particularly associated with the Hammond organ. Separate Leslie speakers were a "must have" accessory for all Hammond owners, particularly after its characteristic sound was popularised by such acts as Procul Harum on A Whiter Shade of Pale or the Spencer Davis Group on Gimme Some Lovin. Although the Leslie speaker and the Hammond organ are spoken of as one organized musical system, Hammond never owned or manufactured any speakers or parts for the Leslie Corporation, much less advertise for it. Hammond refused to package any Leslie speakers with its organ sales using, instead, its own speakers which produced virtually no "Leslie like" spatial effects. Hammond did begrudgingly repair Leslie units, only when asked, to cement the bond of loyalty between itself and its customer base.

Related Topics:
Loudspeaker - Don Leslie - Hammond organ - Procul Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale - Spencer Davis Group

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