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Hi Jimmy,

>Since the AN1X is modelled after the late 70s early 80s polyphonic 
>analog synths, what kind of keyboard amps did they use then?

Fender Twins and Roland Jazz Chorus models were popular, as were dedicated keyboard amps like the Peavey KB300.  Many players I knew used those little powered mixers by Peavey, Carvin, etc.

> Also, 
>way off topic, what kind of keyboard amps (besides the wonderful 
>leslie) did they use back in the 60s for those glorious transistor 
>organs?

They ran all over the map.  On the tube side:  Silvertone twin-12 combos (similar sound to a Twin Reverb, but less power), Fender Deluxes and Twins, Ampeg Gemini Sixes and B15S/B15N combos, Vox AC30 and AC50 combos.  On the transistor side:  Vox Super Beatles, Acoustic 360s (with the horn), various combos by Standell, Silvertone, Danelectro, etc.  (Iron Butterfly was fond of Super Beatles and Acoustic 360s.)  I used a Silvertone 50W 2-12" that sounded really nice, and later an Ampeg VT-40.

Regards,

-BW
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