Leslie · Speaker
Leslie 147.
MakerLeslie
Model code147
TypeSpeaker
Introduced1963
Discontinued1970
StatusDiscontinued
Record confidenceHigh
Specifications
- 41" two-speed tube Leslie, 40 W
- unbalanced 6W input, AC motor switching (simpler hookup, no DC control)
- 'almost as valuable as model 122'
Works with these organs
Market snapshot
| Observation | Price (USD) | Condition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie 122 / 147 used, separate from an organ content-site band; contradicted the start figure of ~$1,000 in the brief | $2,000–5,000 | used, working | content-site |
| Leslie 122 or 147 amplifier, new factory (old style) same price for both models | $1,249 | new part | dealer |
Asking prices observed 2026-10-12 — not sold prices (no public sold data exists for this market). Condition and an included Leslie move the number further than the model year; the full guide lives in What is it worth.
Date yours
8 published dating ranges cover this model family — the decoder opens with “Leslie 147 cabinet (numeric serial space)” preselected.
Related Leslie models
- Leslie 16 (Fender Vibratone) — 1970
- Leslie 21H — 1948–1958
- Leslie 22H — 1958–1963
- Leslie 25 — 1958–1963
- Leslie 30A — 1941–1947
- Leslie 31A — 1945–1947