BeachBumScott
Joined: Aug 31, 2009
Posts: 352
The Ranch, CO
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Posted on Nov 25 2009 04:53 PM
In my reading here at SG101 I learned what makes a reverb tank work, and that to some folks 2 springs make a better sound than 3 for Surf.... so I wondered what was inside that tiny little tank on Fender M-80 amp.
Doing what I would do as a kid, and would get yelled at by my dad for it, I took it off the amp case and found inside 3 springs.
Right now when palm muting/picking I get a decent sound coming from it for my skill level but it could be more reverby.
Do you think its worth the effort/money to get a 2 spring tank?
Would it make that much of a difference?
Do reverb tanks get "tired"?
Please forgive my newness to the wonderful world of making reverb sound!!!
And yes I know get a "Real" reverb tank... but 50 buck's is easier to come by that 600.00, I'll be looking for a tank when I can play at least a dozen songs with out messing them up.  
— "Maybe there aren't any surf bands; there's only surf music?" Tuck
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11077
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 25 2009 05:11 PM
I suggest you make what you already have work for you, spend the time playing instead of messing with the amp. Like you said, once you progress further then you can decide to upgrade.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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BeachBumScott
Joined: Aug 31, 2009
Posts: 352
The Ranch, CO
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Posted on Nov 25 2009 06:30 PM
Even though it's fun to tinker point well made!!!
thanks Danny
— "Maybe there aren't any surf bands; there's only surf music?" Tuck
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4555
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Nov 27 2009 09:49 PM
If I might chime in; it's been my experience that changing the reverb pans has a very limited effect. The way that the reverb circuit is driven has a huge effect on the way that the reverb sounds and as long as the pan is of the right impedance it will do its job. I've tried long decay tanks and found that any advantage comes with a cost. The long decay tank I put in my Twin had so much sustain that it was like playing with heavy distortion except that damping the strings didn't stop the sustain.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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