Electro-Harmonix Lester G - Rotating Speaker Pedal
Discover the Electro-Harmonix Lester G pedal, the ultimate Leslie cabinet emulator that incorporates a dedicated compressor and simulated tube overdrive to give guitarists the majestic, swirling sound of a real organ.
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The spirit of a full Leslie cabinet on your pedalboard
At Garage à Musique , we know how magical the sound of a rotary speaker (the famous Leslie cabinet) is. From Stevie Ray Vaughan to Pink Floyd, by way of the Beatles, it's a legendary effect. But transporting a 100-kilo piece of furniture isn't an option. That's where the Electro-Harmonix Lester G comes in.
Unlike other rotary effects pedals on the market, the Lester G was specifically engineered for the guitar. Why? Because it incorporates a full compression circuit. This compressor extends the sustain of your notes, simulating the continuous sonic envelope and natural airflow of a real Hammond organ. Add to that a highly realistic tube-like saturation, and you instantly transform your electric guitar into a swirling polyphonic monster.
Head-turning features
Compresseur analogique intégré : Le secret pour obtenir cet effet d'orgue infini sur des cordes de guitare. Ajustez l'attaque et le sustain pour une fusion parfaite.
Overdrive à lampe simulée : Le bouton Drive recrée la chaleur et le "grognement" caractéristique des amplis à lampes qui poussaient les vieux haut-parleurs rotatifs dans leurs retranchements.
Contrôle dynamique de la rotation : Passez du mode Slow (lent et majestueux) au mode Fast (rapide et vibrant) via un footswitch. Le bouton Acceleration détermine la vitesse de transition entre les deux, recréant l'inertie mécanique des moteurs originaux.
Stéréo enveloppante : Utilisez les sorties stéréo pour une immersion spatiale totale en studio ou sur scène avec deux amplis.
🛠️ Technical Specifications
| Characteristic | Detail |
| Type of effect | Rotary Speaker Emulator with Compressor |
| Connectivity | 1x Mono Input, 2x Outputs (Mono or Stereo) |
| Rotary Controls | Fly, Drive, Attack, Squash, Slow, Fast, Acceleration, Balance |
| Footswitches | Bypass / Slow-Fast |
| Expression Entry | Yes (To control speed with your foot in real time) |
| Switching | Buffered Bypass (High quality) |
| Food | 9V DC Center Negative (Consumption: approximately 135mA) |
| Power supply | EHX 9.6DC-200 adapter included |
| Dimensions | 146mm (W) x 121mm (D) x 64mm (H) |
Comparative Table: The War of Rotations
| Characteristic | EHX Lester G | EHX Lester K | Strymon Lex V2 |
| Preferred instrument | Guitar (Built-in compressor) | Keyboards (No compressor) | Guitar / Keyboards |
| Integrated Compressor | Yes (Full circuit) | No | No |
| Acceleration control | Yes (Dedicated button) | No (Fixed transition speed) | Yes (Secondary Menu) |
| Entrance | Mono | Stereo | Stereo (via TRS) |
| Price Range | Intermediate / Pro | Affordable | Premium |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the real difference between the Lester G and the Lester K?
This is the most frequently asked question! The "G" stands for Guitar and the "K" stands for Keys (Keyboards). The main difference is that the Lester G has a very effective compression circuit (with Attack and Squash controls), essential for giving a guitar the continuous sustain of an organ. The Lester K doesn't have this, because the keyboards already generate a continuous sound.
2. Where should I place the Lester G in my pedal chain?
Since it modulates the sound like a physical speaker, it is recommended to place it towards the end of your chain, after your overdrives and distortions, but ideally just before your delays and reverbs.
3. Can I use this pedal with a bass or a keyboard?
Yes, absolutely. Although it's optimized for guitar, the Lester G's compressor works wonderfully for thickening the sound of an analog synthesizer or giving a very funky effect to an electric bass.
4. Can the Lester G sound like a Chorus or Vibe effect?
Absolutely. Although it's a Rotary effect, if you lower the Drive , set the Balance correctly and adjust the speed, you can get sounds very similar to a lush Uni-Vibe or a very thick stereo Chorus, in the style of SRV or Hendrix.
5. Is the power supply included with the pedal?
Yes, like most of Electro-Harmonix's full-size pedals, the Lester G comes with its own EHX 9.6DC-200 power supply.
The spirit of a full Leslie cabinet on your pedalboard
At Garage à Musique , we know how magical the sound of a rotary speaker (the famous Leslie cabinet) is. From Stevie Ray Vaughan to Pink Floyd, by way of the Beatles, it's a legendary effect. But transporting a 100-kilo piece of furniture isn't an option. That's where the Electro-Harmonix Lester G comes in.
Unlike other rotary effects pedals on the market, the Lester G was specifically engineered for the guitar. Why? Because it incorporates a full compression circuit. This compressor extends the sustain of your notes, simulating the continuous sonic envelope and natural airflow of a real Hammond organ. Add to that a highly realistic tube-like saturation, and you instantly transform your electric guitar into a swirling polyphonic monster.
Head-turning features
Compresseur analogique intégré : Le secret pour obtenir cet effet d'orgue infini sur des cordes de guitare. Ajustez l'attaque et le sustain pour une fusion parfaite.
Overdrive à lampe simulée : Le bouton Drive recrée la chaleur et le "grognement" caractéristique des amplis à lampes qui poussaient les vieux haut-parleurs rotatifs dans leurs retranchements.
Contrôle dynamique de la rotation : Passez du mode Slow (lent et majestueux) au mode Fast (rapide et vibrant) via un footswitch. Le bouton Acceleration détermine la vitesse de transition entre les deux, recréant l'inertie mécanique des moteurs originaux.
Stéréo enveloppante : Utilisez les sorties stéréo pour une immersion spatiale totale en studio ou sur scène avec deux amplis.
🛠️ Technical Specifications
| Characteristic | Detail |
| Type of effect | Rotary Speaker Emulator with Compressor |
| Connectivity | 1x Mono Input, 2x Outputs (Mono or Stereo) |
| Rotary Controls | Fly, Drive, Attack, Squash, Slow, Fast, Acceleration, Balance |
| Footswitches | Bypass / Slow-Fast |
| Expression Entry | Yes (To control speed with your foot in real time) |
| Switching | Buffered Bypass (High quality) |
| Food | 9V DC Center Negative (Consumption: approximately 135mA) |
| Power supply | EHX 9.6DC-200 adapter included |
| Dimensions | 146mm (W) x 121mm (D) x 64mm (H) |
Comparative Table: The War of Rotations
| Characteristic | EHX Lester G | EHX Lester K | Strymon Lex V2 |
| Preferred instrument | Guitar (Built-in compressor) | Keyboards (No compressor) | Guitar / Keyboards |
| Integrated Compressor | Yes (Full circuit) | No | No |
| Acceleration control | Yes (Dedicated button) | No (Fixed transition speed) | Yes (Secondary Menu) |
| Entrance | Mono | Stereo | Stereo (via TRS) |
| Price Range | Intermediate / Pro | Affordable | Premium |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the real difference between the Lester G and the Lester K?
This is the most frequently asked question! The "G" stands for Guitar and the "K" stands for Keys (Keyboards). The main difference is that the Lester G has a very effective compression circuit (with Attack and Squash controls), essential for giving a guitar the continuous sustain of an organ. The Lester K doesn't have this, because the keyboards already generate a continuous sound.
2. Where should I place the Lester G in my pedal chain?
Since it modulates the sound like a physical speaker, it is recommended to place it towards the end of your chain, after your overdrives and distortions, but ideally just before your delays and reverbs.
3. Can I use this pedal with a bass or a keyboard?
Yes, absolutely. Although it's optimized for guitar, the Lester G's compressor works wonderfully for thickening the sound of an analog synthesizer or giving a very funky effect to an electric bass.
4. Can the Lester G sound like a Chorus or Vibe effect?
Absolutely. Although it's a Rotary effect, if you lower the Drive , set the Balance correctly and adjust the speed, you can get sounds very similar to a lush Uni-Vibe or a very thick stereo Chorus, in the style of SRV or Hendrix.
5. Is the power supply included with the pedal?
Yes, like most of Electro-Harmonix's full-size pedals, the Lester G comes with its own EHX 9.6DC-200 power supply.