Mystery Yamaha Leslie

Chris V. · #1 05-03-2009, 07:28 AM

Hey guys,

I just found this thing on the used market here in Denmark and was wondering if anyone could ID it for me -

It's supposed to be a 100w tube amp with a 15" speaker and a rotary horn. Other than that, I know nothing about it. The GAS is quickly setting in though... Yummy.

Thanks,
Chris

superbassman2000 · #2 05-03-2009, 11:38 AM

i'd hit that

Chris V. · #3 05-04-2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by superbassman2000

i'd hit that

Precisely what I thought when I saw it.

I've now learned that it's a Yamaha RA-70 but I'm still at a loss to how much it's worth. The seller isn't being very responsive (or at least he's being very slow).

jimmyjam · #4 05-04-2009, 04:44 AM

I've played through one of those! One of my mates used to own one... Weighs a TON!!!! Sounded alright, very different to a real leslie. Not sure if it was actually tube or not... Loud and heavy were the two main things I remember. He used it for guitar and keys... If it's cheap(ish) buy it!

Chris V. · #5 05-04-2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmyjam

I've played through one of those! One of my mates used to own one... Weighs a TON!!!! Sounded alright, very different to a real leslie. Not sure if it was actually tube or not... Loud and heavy were the two main things I remember. He used it for guitar and keys... If it's cheap(ish) buy it!

I'm totally in love. Especially since Gilmour used an RA-200 (different beast, but still... I feel like I have to.

).

Thanks for the heads up on the weight. I'm going to try it before I buy it, I think. See if it's worth the cash.

Bard2dbone · #6 05-04-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmyjam

I've played through one of those! One of my mates used to own one... Weighs a TON!!!! Sounded alright, very different to a real leslie. Not sure if it was actually tube or not... Loud and heavy were the two main things I remember. He used it for guitar and keys... If it's cheap(ish) buy it!

Same here! I'm not sure it's the exact same model, but it's at least close to one a friend had in the late '80's. It was immensely heavy. I'm pretty sure his was tubes. My ancient Yamaha YC30 Stage Organ sounded good through it.