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Fender Reissue Reverb Unit

Brian Neal (xarxas) - 02 Nov 2001 17:42:22

Hi,
I recently got a great deal on a brand new Fender reissue reverb unit
on Ebay. This thing is fantastic! I can't believe how much reverb it
can generate. However, it seems to suck the tone out of my guitar.
Its like I had rolled the tone back when I use it. I have compensated
by turning up the treble on my amp and using the bright switch. If I
perform some of the mods that are floating around on the web, will
this problem be corrected? By mods I mean swap out the tubes for more
correct NOS tubes and/or change a cap.
I have found that 6-6-6 on the knobs is quite effective.
Anyone have any luck with digital reverb units/pedals?
Thanks,
BN

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Andrew Z. (avzay55) - 02 Nov 2001 18:05:09

I also have a fender RI reverb. Try changing 6v6 to 6k6 and 12ax7 to 5751. I
did it and it gave me some noticible improvement. Plus the mod is cheap,
because those tubes usually sell for $1-5. I wouldnt go as far as chanigning
the cap tho.
Andrew
>Hi,
>
>I recently got a great deal on a brand new Fender reissue reverb unit
>on Ebay. This thing is fantastic! I can't believe how much reverb it
>can generate. However, it seems to suck the tone out of my guitar.
>Its like I had rolled the tone back when I use it. I have compensated
>by turning up the treble on my amp and using the bright switch. If I
>perform some of the mods that are floating around on the web, will
>this problem be corrected? By mods I mean swap out the tubes for more
>correct NOS tubes and/or change a cap.
>
>I have found that 6-6-6 on the knobs is quite effective.
>
>Anyone have any luck with digital reverb units/pedals?
>
>Thanks,
>
>BN
>
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Brian Neal (xarxas) - 02 Nov 2001 18:07:09

Hi Andrew, welcome to the list!
Are those tubes really that cheap? I thought they would be more.
Where do you guys buy your tubes?
Thanks,
BN
--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "Andrew Z." <zaya555@h...> wrote:
> I also have a fender RI reverb. Try changing 6v6 to 6k6 and 12ax7
to 5751. I
> did it and it gave me some noticible improvement. Plus the mod is
cheap,
> because those tubes usually sell for $1-5. I wouldnt go as far as
chanigning
> the cap tho.
>
> Andrew
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >I recently got a great deal on a brand new Fender reissue reverb
unit
> >on Ebay. This thing is fantastic! I can't believe how much reverb
it
> >can generate. However, it seems to suck the tone out of my guitar.
> >Its like I had rolled the tone back when I use it. I have
compensated
> >by turning up the treble on my amp and using the bright switch. If
I
> >perform some of the mods that are floating around on the web, will
> >this problem be corrected? By mods I mean swap out the tubes for
more
> >correct NOS tubes and/or change a cap.
> >
> >I have found that 6-6-6 on the knobs is quite effective.
> >
> >Anyone have any luck with digital reverb units/pedals?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >BN
> >
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at

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Andrew Z. (avzay55) - 02 Nov 2001 18:25:38

i got them both from ebay. NOS 6k6 cost me 80c+shipping.
andrew
>Hi Andrew, welcome to the list!
>
>Are those tubes really that cheap? I thought they would be more.
>Where do you guys buy your tubes?
>
>Thanks,
>BN
>
>--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "Andrew Z." <zaya555@h...> wrote:
> > I also have a fender RI reverb. Try changing 6v6 to 6k6 and 12ax7
>to 5751. I
> > did it and it gave me some noticible improvement. Plus the mod is
>cheap,
> > because those tubes usually sell for $1-5. I wouldnt go as far as
>chanigning
> > the cap tho.
> >
> > Andrew
> >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >I recently got a great deal on a brand new Fender reissue reverb
>unit
> > >on Ebay. This thing is fantastic! I can't believe how much reverb
>it
> > >can generate. However, it seems to suck the tone out of my guitar.
> > >Its like I had rolled the tone back when I use it. I have
>compensated
> > >by turning up the treble on my amp and using the bright switch. If
>I
> > >perform some of the mods that are floating around on the web, will
> > >this problem be corrected? By mods I mean swap out the tubes for
>more
> > >correct NOS tubes and/or change a cap.
> > >
> > >I have found that 6-6-6 on the knobs is quite effective.
> > >
> > >Anyone have any luck with digital reverb units/pedals?
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >
> > >BN
> > >
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
> > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at
>
>
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mctippens - 03 Nov 2001 00:21:34

I have the Fender RI reverb and was able to do a blindfold A/B with two
originals when I bought it. (I turned my back as the salesman switched
between the tanks at random). I found that the reissue affected a wider range
of tone than either the original units. It also produced more spitting sound
(due to the higher treble ability). I liked it as it was so I haven't mod'd
it.
Marty
<<I also have a fender RI reverb. Try changing 6v6 to 6k6 and 12ax7 to 5751.
I
did it and it gave me some noticible improvement. Plus the mod is cheap,
because those tubes usually sell for $1-5. I wouldnt go as far as chanigning
the cap tho.
Andrew
>Hi,
>
>I recently got a great deal on a brand new Fender reissue reverb unit
>on Ebay. This thing is fantastic! I can't believe how much reverb it
>can generate. However, it seems to suck the tone out of my guitar.
>Its like I had rolled the tone back when I use it. I have compensated
>by turning up the treble on my amp and using the bright switch. If I
>perform some of the mods that are floating around on the web, will
>this problem be corrected? By mods I mean swap out the tubes for more
>correct NOS tubes and/or change a cap.
>
>I have found that 6-6-6 on the knobs is quite effective.
>
>Anyone have any luck with digital reverb units/pedals?
>
>Thanks,
>
>BN
>
>
>
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