SixStringSurfer
Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1433
Memphis, TN
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 05:36 PM
I just bought my first reverb tank! I am beyond ecstatic, to say the least. I am not concerned about modding it right away, for now I am just happy to have an actual tank. I'll be honest, the FRV-1 vs. Flint vs. Fender Tank vs. Surfy Bear vs. G-Spring thread really inspired me to make this purchase. I bought it off of Reverb.com, and it is in mint condition. It sat in his smoke free studio for over 3 years, and is flawless. Before today, I had been using a Flint pedal. The Flint sounds awesome for a pedal, but I want that splashy, wet, surf reverb that one can only get from a tank. I can't wait to get home and try it out!
— MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New EP Louder Than Life available on bandcamp and website. Taking guitar lessons from Jimmy Dale.
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 05:42 PM
Congratulations!
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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DesignSpy
Joined: Jun 19, 2013
Posts: 182
Augusta, Georgia
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 05:44 PM
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2778
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 05:59 PM
Hey SSS,
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Those RI's sound great just as the come...... You'll love it.
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Be damn careful with the input and output jacks. They are the Achilles heel those things.
Always be sure to loop the ends of your cables under the handle in case you trip over a cable in the dark. It will save you a LOT of aggravation.
Splash on kid.
Reverbs, and then some.
ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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ArabSpringReverb
Joined: Jul 13, 2012
Posts: 490
San Diego CA
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 06:34 PM
congrats.....unless you plan on turning the reverb off I would just unplug that footswitch and set it aside.Don't forget to unlock the springs !
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zzero
Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 06:49 PM
Nice tank!! Enjoy!!
You're in Memphis? I was looking for surf players last year in Memphis.
Moved to Gulf Shores last April. Looking for surf players down here now.
Any chance you might move this way? Just wondering!
— Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!
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Gnarlokk
Joined: Oct 28, 2012
Posts: 10
Edmonton
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 08:00 PM
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Tuck
Joined: Sep 02, 2006
Posts: 3166
Denver, CO
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 08:05 PM
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owen
Joined: Feb 05, 2015
Posts: 8
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 08:42 PM
very happy for you. this was the one piece of equipment that fascinated me the most for my entire guitar playing life. it's also the one I regret selling (and I've had 60s guitars and a ton of great amps). the only modification I cared about was a 6k6gt. enjoy!
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Bob_Kennedy
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Posts: 316
Mesa, AZ.
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 12:04 AM
Congrats & enjoy!
— Otto & The Ottomans
Kennedy Custom Guitars
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SanchoPansen
Joined: Jan 04, 2011
Posts: 1588
Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 01:06 AM
Congratulations. Although these units sound okay out of the box, I highly recommend a tube swap from 6V6 to 6K6. It'll be worth it and is simple to do.
— The Hicadoolas
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ParkRowe
Joined: Apr 01, 2013
Posts: 147
Vancouver BC
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 11:06 AM
oh man that's nice! congrats! i want one of those bad!!!
on a side note, what does a tube swap from 6V6 to 6K6 do for the sound?
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SixStringSurfer
Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1433
Memphis, TN
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 11:52 AM
Thanks for all the kind words, everybody! I tried it out this morning, and love it! Keep in mind, I am using a Peavey Studio Pro 112 amp, set on the clean setting (one thing at a time, right?). 
eddiekatcher, I will be very careful with the input and output jacks, thanks for the heads up. zzero, I would love to jam with you. However, I don't think you would want to jam with me, as I am a total beginner!  owen, you can still find them reasonably priced online, you should get another one!
SanchoPansen, Can you go into detail about what the difference will be? Does it give it a warmer tone? Thanks again for all the kind comments.
— MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New EP Louder Than Life available on bandcamp and website. Taking guitar lessons from Jimmy Dale.
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SixStringSurfer
Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1433
Memphis, TN
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 01:12 PM
Is this what I should order? How many of these do I need? Also, I am terrible with installations, wiring, etc... Should I hire someone to install them, or do you really think I can do it?
— MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New EP Louder Than Life available on bandcamp and website. Taking guitar lessons from Jimmy Dale.
Last edited: Feb 11, 2015 13:41:27
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josheboy
Joined: Mar 13, 2009
Posts: 2367
Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 01:36 PM
Congrats! Once you go tank, you never go back.
Also, you can now become a tank snob like me (and a few others on these boards), thumbing your nose at all of the poor folks using pedals 
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Surf_Skater
Joined: Sep 06, 2012
Posts: 1300
Lawrenceville , GA
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 04:50 PM
SixStringSurfer wrote:
Is this what I should order? How many of these do I need? Also, I am terrible with installations, wiring, etc... Should I hire someone to install them, or do you really think I can do it?
Yep, that's the one. Very easy to install. Just unplug the old one and plug in the new one. It has a key on the center that lines up with the notch in the tube socket. Congrats!
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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 04:56 PM
SixStringSurfer wrote:
Is this what I should order? How many of these do I need? Also, I am terrible with installations, wiring, etc... Should I hire someone to install them, or do you really think I can do it?
To answer an earlier question, this tube change will give you a lusher sound. It's really quite noticeable. What you have linked is what you are looking for, but I think that price is really high. Just a quick search on ebay is turning up 6k6 tubes for around $5-$10 a piece, which sounds about right. As for installing it, I say you can ABSOLUTELY handle it yourself. Honestly, it's just pull the old out and put the new one in. It really is that easy. You don't even have to take anything apart.
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Last edited: Feb 11, 2015 16:58:07
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2778
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 05:09 PM
Tube installation........
Remember the 6V6 and 6K6 both have a "keyed" plastic center guide pin and be careful to not break it off which could result in installing the new tube in the wrong orientation. Rotate the new tube carefully until you feel the pin engage in it's tube socket.
The preamp tubes have a "missing" pin to facilitate their proper installation orientation.
reverbs,
ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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SixStringSurfer
Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1433
Memphis, TN
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 05:31 PM
Hey guys, I just ordered a NOS RCA 6K6GT, a JAN Philips 12AX7WA, and a NOS 12AT7. I hope those will work, because they were expensive! I have been doing a lot of research on this site, very helpful. Thanks again for all your feedback.
— MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New EP Louder Than Life available on bandcamp and website. Taking guitar lessons from Jimmy Dale.
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4537
Wisconsin
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 07:47 PM
Congrats! Same color as mine, but yours is pristine; nice score!
Remember also for when you get in the mood (and you might) that all 3 tubes in that tank affect the overall tone & reaction of the controls, but generally nothing that isn't a knob twirl away. (That particular 6K6 is still the benchmark.) The 2 smaller tubes can have very different personalities from other makes of the same type. Lastly, remember that someone else's DwellMixTone settings aren't yours -just listen to your ears & use the knobs.
You did great on the tube purchases; now go DRIP!
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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