Getting a spring crash sound from a spare reverb tank. Possible?

Deep Joined: May 14, 2020 Posts: 3	Posted on Apr 25 2021 05:00 AM Hello! I recently swapped the stock reverb tank that came with the Vox AC15 for a better Accutronics one. So I have a spare reverb tank. My question is is there anyway I can make this tank into a Spring Crash sound machine? Maybe it can be an extension of my pedalboard or separate unit that I can hook up to a PA system that I can kick to get the crash sound when needed? Can this be done? Thank you! Top
TheFintastics Joined: Jul 28, 2008 Posts: 474 Wichita Falls, Texas	Posted on Apr 25 2021 07:09 AM Deep wrote: Hello! I recently swapped the stock reverb tank that came with the Vox AC15 for a better Accutronics one. So I have a spare reverb tank. My question is is there anyway I can make this tank into a Spring Crash sound machine? Maybe it can be an extension of my pedalboard or separate unit that I can hook up to a PA system that I can kick to get the crash sound when needed? Can this be done? Thank you! I have seen this done live by the band Tremolo Beer Gut. I asked folks on this forum where to purchase one for the same reason you have but unfortunately never received a reply. — _ Hi, I'm Gellert, guitarist for The Fintastics. https://www.facebook.com/TheFintastics Top
MartinB Joined: Feb 06, 2018 Posts: 62 Birmingham	Posted on Apr 25 2021 08:39 AM This article by Gabe Roth of Desco & Daptone Records has instructions for connecting a reverb tank directly to a mixing desk. In your case I'm guessing it might be even simpler, since there's no "input" as such. It's also just a fun, opinionated read if you're interested in lo-fi recording techniques in general — The Miramars (2017-2022) https://www.facebook.com/themiramars / https://soundcloud.com/themiramars Top
Deep Joined: May 14, 2020 Posts: 3	Posted on Apr 26 2021 11:06 PM MartinB Thank you for the link. I'll share this with some of my techie friends and see if they can figure something out. Top
J_Durango Joined: Oct 15, 2017 Posts: 91 Ulverston	Posted on Apr 27 2021 07:41 AM In lieu of actually owning a proper reverb tank, the Spiratones kick/drop a spring reverb fitted 80s Sunn PA mixer. It can be heard on our track Spiratonic. We've not used it live but it could easily be connected to a mixer using one of the aux outs. — The Spiratones - Instro/Surf from the rain-soaked north-northwest of England Last edited: Apr 27, 2021 07:42:42 Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1379 New Orleans	Posted on Apr 27 2021 12:21 PM MartinB wrote: This article by Gabe Roth of Desco & Daptone Records has instructions for connecting a reverb tank directly to a mixing desk. In your case I'm guessing it might be even simpler, since there's no "input" as such. It's also just a fun, opinionated read if you're interested in lo-fi recording techniques in general Great article! I love where that fellow is coming from. And I really like that mixer / reverb pan setup! — Daniel Deathtide Top

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Getting a spring crash sound from a spare reverb tank. Possible?