Leslie · Speaker
Leslie 45.
MakerLeslie
Model code45
TypeSpeaker
Introduced1958
Discontinued1963
StatusDiscontinued
Record confidenceMedium
Specifications
- 'Shorty' (33") version of 47
- one speed, permanent-magnet bass
- available without amplifier
- 6W
- commonly paired with Wurlitzer consoles
Works with these organs
- Wurlitzer 4520
Market snapshot
| Observation | Price (USD) | Condition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond RT-2 + Leslie 45 (warehouse special) listed at $6,500 | $4,500 | dealer reconditioned, ON SALE | dealer |
| Leslie 45 (paired with a Wurlitzer 4520) 'perfect Leslie 45s often sell for as much as $200 to $250' | $200–250 | used, working | community |
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
2 published dating ranges cover this model family — the decoder opens with “Leslie 45 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