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Lonnie Smith has been involved in the music industry
his entire life. His dedication to the maintenance and repair of all
brands of keyboards and organs is only surpassed by his passion for
marathon running. His incomparable devotion to both worlds now comes
to fruition in the creation of LS AMPS, LLC.
With a degree in electronics, Lonnie forges ahead, surpassing those
with only shared Internet explanations. His established reputation
as a top notch technician has also brought him notoriety as a spokesman
for the industry. With a philosophy that places emphasis on returning
all electronics to their 'factory levels', Lonnie has gained the utmost
respect from keyboard manufacturers across the country which has led
him to many in-house service seminars and close associations with
the leaders of the keyboard world. Lonnie is currently an officer
for the Musical Instruments Technician Association (MITA) where he
works with technicians, educators, store owners and enthusiasts wanting
to learn more about vintage Hammond organs and Leslie speakers.
Hammond organs and Leslie speakers were made by the thousands in this
country and Lonnie has studied the history of these magnificent inventions
in depth. The organs began in 1935 and continued into the mid-seventies,
using the tone-wheel design, while the production of Leslie speakers
began in 1940. The construction of these instruments has proven to
be formidable as evidenced by the shear number of organs and Leslies
that still exist today. Their electronics, however, have deteriorated
and will continue to do so, creating a strong need for proper restoration
and refurbishing to factory levels. Lonnie believes that the remaining
Hammonds and Leslies deserve this respect.
The Internet has bred numerous quasi-technicians who claim to have
knowledge pertaining to the repair of Hammond organs and Leslie speakers.
Where they fall short, however, is in the fundamental awareness of
the electronics and the necessity for these instruments to function
as they did when they came from the factory. Return visits from service
technicians who did not fix the original problems, are no longer acceptable.
LS AMPS, LLC firmly stands behind these values and confidently promises
you results.
Having run over 100 marathons (26.2 miles); completing at least one
in each state and becoming a five time Boston marathon finisher, validates
Lonnie Smith's motivation to achieve excellence. He, now, shows that
he is willing to go the distance for you with LS AMPS, LLC.
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