JGibson
Joined: Jun 23, 2006
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Posted on Nov 06 2006 07:26 PM
Hi guys - A few months ago, I had the pleasure of using a friends Victoria Reverberato. I noticed one VERY useful feature:
It has a cutout that allows the tank to sit securely on another Fender amp. The handle of the amp fits into the recessed/cut portion of the tank's bottom.
I often find myself in a position where I have to reduce my gear's "footprint" as much as possible. Now, I know alot of folks are really picky about where they set their tank, but what about when space is at a premiuim?
Any obvious reasons not to put my tank on my amp? (Other than the fact that I can't kick that high....can you say chiropractor?)
Has anyone modified their tank in this way?
Thanks.
Josh
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Brian
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Posted on Nov 06 2006 07:45 PM
I'd be very wary of placing my tank on top of my amp. The vibrations may induce unwanted noise and crashes.
It does sound like a neat feature in theory though. Maybe if you didn't play too loud it would work.
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Dane_Brammage
Joined: Jun 14, 2006
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Posted on Nov 06 2006 07:53 PM
Rather than modifying your reverb tank, how about just cutting a piece of styrofoam to fit between the amp and the tank? Cut a hole in it to clear the handle. It should help damp any unintentional crashes too.
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Bong-O
Joined: Mar 04, 2006
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Posted on Nov 06 2006 08:39 PM
The styro route would be much better.... Stacking looks cool, but vibrations from the amp can definately cause a tank to "ring"...... A foam donut between amp and tank could be a space saving solution, but I've always found a spot on the floor for my tank, even on the tightest stage.
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JGibson
Joined: Jun 23, 2006
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Posted on Nov 08 2006 08:48 PM
Thanks for the feedback, guys. I've set the tank on my amp with no issues, other than being slightly annoyed that it wouldn't sit straight. This is more of an issue with a 2 year-old at home than it is on gigs.
If vibrations from a speaker/amp were a problem, wouldn't reverb pans that are mounted inside a speaker cabinet/amp be experiencing excessive vibrations?
It seems to me that the floor moving under the pan, whether the pan is in a tank on the floor, in an amp on the floor, or in a tank on an amp, would be more of a threat than the actual vibration of the amp....wouldn't it?
I think I'll take your advice and make a small...um...something, to go between the amp and tank. I agree that styrofoam would serve as somewhat of a shock absorber for any vibrations that may occur, but it looks pretty bad and makes a mess as it breaks apart.
Maybe a piece of 1/2" plywood large enough to support the tank eveny, with a hole that accomodates the amp handle. It's likely I have something in the scrap bin that'll do the trick.
Now I have to figure out how to finish it...tolex, maybe? Leopard skin?
Thanks, everyone.
Josh
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
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Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 08 2006 11:12 PM
Josh, at least attach some rubber feet on the bottom of the plywood to act as a dampener.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
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Seattle
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Posted on Nov 09 2006 12:04 AM
I don't like it on top of my amp in case I yank it off.
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MPoppitt
Joined: Apr 23, 2006
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Austin TEXAS!
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Posted on Nov 09 2006 12:42 AM
JakeDobner
I don't like it on top of my amp in case I yank it off.
That would make a cool sounding crash!
You gotta put the box on the floor, how else are you gonna kick it?
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JGibson
Joined: Jun 23, 2006
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Posted on Nov 09 2006 09:32 AM
Great idea on the rubber feet, Danny! Thanks you for mentioning that. I'm thinking some of those adhesive feet for furniture will be fine.
Maybe I can start a new trend of head-butting the tank?!?
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Dane_Brammage
Joined: Jun 14, 2006
Posts: 203
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Posted on Nov 09 2006 11:25 AM
Try to find some rubber feet that are taller than the handle on your amp, and attach them directly to the reverb tank. No extra pieces to carry around.
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JGibson
Joined: Jun 23, 2006
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Posted on Nov 09 2006 12:43 PM
Holy shit, you're a genius, Dane! Now why didn't I think of that? Oh yeah, cause I'm an idiot.
Thanks!
Last edited: Nov 09, 2006 20:26:34
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WR
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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netherlands
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Posted on Nov 09 2006 03:10 PM
DaneBrammage_
Try to find some rubber feet that are taller than the handle on your amp, and attach them directly to the reverb tank. No extra pieces to carry around.
like standard Fender amp feet (the rubber with metal over it). They're on piggyback amps, which are set over the handle of the speaker cab. 
you could get 'em from ampwares, but there's sellers on ebay that stock stuff like that too. Ive had great exprience with 'warpdrivemusic' for Fender hardware, but it could be that that's just because they send overseas.
I hear you about the kids, I have a 1 and a 3 year old, they smashed two spannish accoustics and a uke so far. I'm worried about the piano  they also killed one of our goldfish. I keep the good stuff in off-limits areas only.
WR
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