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Post subject: Fender Leslie 16/18 vs Fender Vibratone
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:05 pm
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Hi everyone I am currently trying to purchase either a Leslie 16/18 or a Fender Vibratone. Id like to know what the difference between the three models are aside form the speaker size on the Leslie 18. I definitely want to be informed on which model is better or what are the main differences between the three models before I go ahead and make a decision on which one to purchase, all info is appreciated, thanks. :?


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Post subject: Re: Fender Leslie 16/18 vs Fender Vibratone
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:10 pm
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The Fender Vibratone is a Leslie 16/18 -- only the logo on the cab was different. I owned a Leslie 16 back in the day......

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Fender's version initially was fitted with a 10-inch speaker as per the Leslie 16 but towards the end of production, it was upgraded to a 12 (a la the Leslie 18). Beyond that there were no changes made to the basic unit. The motor offered two speeds ("vibrato" and "chorale") and was controlled by the included footswitch.

The 10-inch speaker was an Oxford and as such, relatively unremarkable in tone and rather anemic in its power-handling capability. Most of these speakers were blown within a year of the unit's sale. The 12-inch versions fared a little better, delivering improved tone and volume.

The late Vibratone (with the 12-inch speaker) or the Leslie 18 is the better option as its speaker size permits a wider variety of choices when selecting a replacement driver. As well, try to find a unit with all of its original cabling and original footswitch. Replacements for those are hard to come by.

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Post subject: Re: Fender Leslie 16/18 vs Fender Vibratone
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:00 pm
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Thanks again for the help, Im a bit confused I thought that the fender vibratone had a 10 inch speaker just as the Leslie 16, so maybe a Leslie 18 would be a better option?


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