Electro Harmonix Lester G

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Electro Harmonix Lester G

Electro Harmonix

Lester G

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Product Info

Article Number: 378383
Model: Lester G
Price: $236.50

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The Lester G is a clever little box. It's surprisingly effective at recreating that classic Leslie speaker swirl, especially when you’re playing through a decent amp. It’s a great option for players wanting that vintage organ vibe on their guitar without the bulk and expense of a real Leslie – think psychedelic rock, funk, or even some bluesy textures.

Product Description

  • Electro Harmonix Lester G
  • Guitar effect pedal
  • Rotary Speaker Emulator
  • Specially developed compression circuit to enhance the rotary effect for the guitar
  • Stereo / Mono out
  • Tube emulator overdrive
  • Adjustable Fast and Slow Modes & Acceleration Control
  • Controls: Volume
  • Slow
  • Fast
  • Drive
  • Attack
  • Sustain
  • Balance
  • Acceleration
  • High quality
  • buffered bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 146 x 121 x 64 mm
  • Including ehx9.6dc-200 power supply
PROS
  • • Excellent rotary speaker emulation, surprisingly convincing for the price
  • • Compression circuit adds needed sustain and warmth for guitar
  • • Tube emulator provides a usable, gritty overdrive tone
  • • Balanced outputs allow for true stereo rotary effects
CONS
  • • Acceleration control can be finicky, requiring precise adjustments
  • • Drive circuit can become muddy at higher settings, lacking clarity
  • • Physical footprint is relatively large, taking up pedalboard space

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Key Features

Effect Type Rotary Speaker Emulator with Compression and Tube Overdrive
Controls Volume, Slow, Fast, Drive, Attack, Sustain, Balance, Acceleration
Bypass Type Buffered
Power Supply ehx9.6dc-200
Connections Mono/Stereo Outputs, DC Input
Dimensions 146 x 121 x 64 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It adds sustain and a subtle warmth, preventing the rotary effect from becoming too thin or brittle, particularly at lower volumes.
No, it’s an emulation – a digital circuit designed to mimic the characteristics of a tube amplifier, offering grit and harmonic richness.
The Axis is a far more premium-priced and versatile option with more nuanced controls, but the Lester G provides a remarkably good approximation of the core rotary sound at a more accessible price point.

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