Okay the re-issue tank has arrived, I just pulled it out of the box, and am going to set it up. I will report back later. If anyone wants to give me suggestions for setting the knobs for a killer surf sound im all ears.
More to come later.
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Posted on May 04 2006 03:25 PM
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Posted on May 04 2006 03:27 PM
The most common is 6-6-6. Without the 6k6 tube (in place of the 6v6), though, you may want to roll the tone back a bit. — |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1338 Escondido, CA
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Posted on May 04 2006 03:30 PM
Also 7-7-7. |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19305 Des Moines, Iowa, USA 
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Posted on May 04 2006 03:32 PM
Make sure the transport lock thing is unlocked! Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on May 04 2006 03:48 PM
Brian what the hell does that mean???? Please clarify. So far this thing sounds amazing. Really great reverb sounds. The high ends seem a bit piercing, that is my only complaint. However, now i know what reverb really is. |
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Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19305 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on May 04 2006 03:55 PM
There is a little metal arm at the bottom that is used to push the pan against some foam padding to protect the pan during transport. Make sure this is not engaged when you play or else you will get much less reverb. Doesn't the manual mention this? —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on May 04 2006 03:58 PM
lol, you think i opened the manual? I will check it out now. |
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Posted on May 04 2006 03:59 PM
Swap out the power tube (6v6) for a 6k6 tube, you'll find it'll soften the highs and smoothen out the tone in general (at least it did to my ears). — |
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Posted on May 04 2006 04:13 PM
Brain, the manual does not mention this, how small is this arm? All i see back there is a piece of metal in the shape of a J. One side is bottled down to the bottom with a skrew. Is this what you are talking about??? Sorry to sound like a dumbass, I really have no clue, the Fender box didnt include much of a manual. |
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Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19305 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on May 04 2006 04:19 PM
Yeah, sounds like it. It shouldn't be screwed down...you should be able to slip it sideways a little then you can push it forward or back. —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Posted on May 04 2006 04:24 PM
That sounds like it. Just unscrew it from the bottom and i'll release the pan. You might want to save it and not throw it away like I did. -Paul —Paul |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5308 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on May 04 2006 04:37 PM
things will never sound the same to you again |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on May 04 2006 04:39 PM
Don't unscrew it. Just loosen it slightly so you can move the arm back and forth. When you push it forward it pushed the springs against a foam pad and when you pull it back it all the springs to vibrate more getting a better reverb sound. |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california
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Posted on May 04 2006 05:47 PM
image during play, the slider should be disengaged (slid to rear of chasis) in order to fully free the pan on its spring mounts. Last edited: May 04, 2006 20:20:44 |
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Posted on May 04 2006 06:08 PM
thanks for all the feedback. I LOVE THIS THING! |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california
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Posted on May 04 2006 08:22 PM
..."love" is a very strong emotion, grasshopper... ...enjoy the ethereal aural bliss of Leo's Magic Unit... -dp |
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Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 106 The Vatican |
Posted on May 05 2006 01:37 AM
Stigger, Butch has it correct, find and obtain at least one 6K6 tube, and yank out that 6V6. Try to get at least one spare, but if you're gonna keep this puppie, locate and secure two or three of them, and squirrel them away for the future. The lock-down "J bar" is supposed to be slide easily, and it should have a "hook" in the slot that slides past the screw. When you push it in, you move the bar towards the center of the cabinet, and that should prevent the bar from sliding back out as you travel down the road. When you get to your gig, you push forward slightly, then left, then release it (or pull it) so that the pan is freed from the shock absorbing material. unlunf p.s. Don't sell the 6V6 until you get at least one spare 6K6! —MY RIGHT HAND IS FASTER THAN YOURS! |
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Posted on May 05 2006 10:16 AM
Congrats on the tank, man! |
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Posted on May 05 2006 12:08 PM
Here's where I got mine - Congrats on the tank, btw. — |
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Posted on May 05 2006 01:50 PM
Is it safe to just swap the 6V6 for a 6K6, you don't need to modify any of the internal electronics at all? I'll have to give that a try... |
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