Mark2Bra
Joined: Sep 01, 2013
Posts: 248
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Posted on Feb 27 2015 04:34 AM
Ahoy mateys!
It has been about 2+ years since I bought this tube AMP with digital effects.
It is a great amp, but no matter how much I fiddle with it , I can't manage to get a good wet tone out of it.
Maybe I want too much from such an amp, but I want to get as close as to a Hot Rod III's reverb I played in the guitar shop.
(Yes , I can just go and buy it but it is a monster amp for home use - volume on 1 already blows away everything)
Would like to hear your opinions about my settings. I know it varies from guitar and room , but maybe someone will give me some tips from his/her experience:
Guitar (CS Pro Closet Classic with Fat 50's)
volume:10
Amp:
volume:5 gain:2
bright channel:off
voice: Fender Twin Reverb
treb:6 mid:5 bass:4
effects: Spring Reverb 63
level:7 decay:3 tone:4
Cheers,
Mark.
Last edited: Feb 27, 2015 06:08:56
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Donald77
Joined: Jun 23, 2012
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Posted on Feb 27 2015 04:45 AM
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Mark2Bra
Joined: Sep 01, 2013
Posts: 248
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Posted on Feb 27 2015 06:11 AM
Yes. Hot Rod III has a real spring reverb which really drips and sounds close to a Reverb Tank or Twin Reverb amp.
Mine, on the other hand sounds more distorted than "wet" no matter how much I played with the settings.
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HerrLogi
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
Posts: 35
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Posted on Feb 27 2015 07:23 AM
Id recommend getting a topanga by catalinbread or the new digitech polaris is also affordable and gives even more drip.
Last edited: Feb 27, 2015 07:24:25
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Brian
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Feb 27 2015 08:02 AM
Buy an outboard reverb unit.
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dirkkahuna
Joined: Dec 21, 2012
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Willow Street, PA
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Posted on Feb 27 2015 08:54 AM
Hi... I have the X2 and keep it in my office for tinkering/practicing. Everyone's ear hears differently, but I found what I want using FUSE to mod amp # 16 Jazzmaster Ultralight along with effect #4 reverb with delay. I didn't like the X2 version of the #3 "Classic Spring Reverb". It is not the FRV-1 sound/drip. If I need true spring reverb drip/sound I add a Boss FRV-1 or a Carl Martin Headroom. JMO, hope this helps you...
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Donald77
Joined: Jun 23, 2012
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Posted on Feb 27 2015 05:21 PM
What tubes do you use? I would recommend a JJ set. I would also swap the stock speaker for a secondhand Jensen C10R. World of difference 
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Twangdude
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Posts: 58
Wisconsin
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Posted on Feb 27 2015 05:44 PM
Brian wrote:
Buy an outboard reverb unit.
OR build a Surfy Bear FET Reverb for about the same cost of a pedal.
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dirkkahuna
Joined: Dec 21, 2012
Posts: 77
Willow Street, PA
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Posted on Feb 27 2015 06:30 PM
...plus one on the JJ 6V6 (matched) tubes but my speaker upgrade was to a Jensen Jet Tornado 10" which stays clean forever.
Also check out the posts on this TDPRI page about half way down.
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/amp-owners-clubs/317007-super-champ-x2-club-tubes-benefits-19.html
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Mark2Bra
Joined: Sep 01, 2013
Posts: 248
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Posted on Feb 28 2015 03:27 AM
I see. I have the stock GT 6v6 tubes and the stock speaker.
Anyone who is using only the Fuze effects?
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Mark2Bra
Joined: Sep 01, 2013
Posts: 248
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Posted on Mar 08 2015 10:12 AM
HerrLogi wrote:
Id recommend getting a topanga by catalinbread or the new digitech polaris is also affordable and gives even more drip.
I guess you mean the Polara.
Played through it in the store , really liked the sound.
Is anyone using it here? Got any opinions about this pedal?
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HerrLogi
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
Posts: 35
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Posted on Mar 08 2015 11:57 AM
I am using the polara. switched to it from the topanga. just needed that bit extra drip. so far i am really happy with it and it even covers much more kinds of reverb. also the soft click is nice.
If you cant afford a real reverb tank to me the polara is as good as it gets
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Mark2Bra
Joined: Sep 01, 2013
Posts: 248
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Posted on Mar 10 2015 04:18 AM
So far, the Polara and the Surfy Bear, sounds like an option for me.
Can someone enlighten me a bit about the Surfy Bear?
I visited the site , but got a bit baffled - is there no "whole kit" sale?
I have good hands and did many DIY projects , but my knowledge in electricity is null.
How hard it is to build one? (And what is the complete parts list I'll need?)
Does it worth the investment and work as compared to the 200$(thats the price in my place) Polara? Price and sound wise?
Thanks,
Mark.
Last edited: Mar 10, 2015 06:13:34
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