Rossmosis
Joined: Jul 13, 2010
Posts: 179
Austin
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 04:15 PM
Hey all, so I'm having a little trouble getting a really good "drip" reverb sound from my Silverface Twin even though I have a new Mod reverb pan installed in it now. I'm talking that wet Astronauts "Baja" drip that really comes through with some palm muting. I've recently played a new '65 Twin Reverb Reissue that was getting the sound I was looking for even with the reverb relatively low.
Could the reverb tube or maybe my speakers have anything to do with it?
Is there anything I could try with my current tank that might help get more drip?
Should I just buy an Accutronics tank to see if it does what I want in my amp (I thought the Mods were supposed to be better)?
Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Jagshark
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Colorado, home of The Astronauts
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 04:37 PM
You could try using a vintage pan. That helped me achieve a good drip sound.
for example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Gibbs-Reverberation-Reverb-Tank-Hammond-Guitar-/250727750900?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6089dcf4
However, you would want to get a pan with the right specs to match your amp.
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elreydlp
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Temecula, CA
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 04:50 PM
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Fady
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North Carolina
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 05:01 PM
Rossmosis, you've noted the role palm muting plays and some better luck with the Twin, so technique and settings may not be an issue, but this thread includes a good set of pointers on settings and whatnot that, worst case, can validate some of the fundamentals in what you are looking to accomplish (particularly, Ivan's excerpt):
http://surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12818&highlight=drip
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Rossmosis
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Posts: 179
Austin
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 06:27 PM
All good suggestions!
I'm intrigued by the RCA to 1/4" idea, has anyone else tried it?
So one cable goes from the tank to the channel 1 input but the other tank cable stays connected to the chassis?
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elreydlp
Joined: Sep 04, 2009
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Temecula, CA
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 07:01 PM
Rossmosis
All good suggestions!
I'm intrigued by the RCA to 1/4" idea, has anyone else tried it?
So one cable goes from the tank to the channel 1 input but the other tank cable stays connected to the chassis?
That's correct. The output from the back of the amp to the reverb tank input stays connected. Plug the RCA end of the new cord into the tank output and the 1/4" end into Input 1 of the Normal channel.
I've done this on several amps and can't understand why more people haven't tried it.
Where are you located?
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elreydlp
Joined: Sep 04, 2009
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Temecula, CA
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 07:04 PM
Just opened your profile and saw that you are in Austin. You could fly me out and I can show you how to do it!
Seriously, Gerald is in Pfluegerville. You should go over and talk to him. Neat guy!
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Brian
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 07:41 PM
Have you considered an outboard reverb unit?
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Rossmosis
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Austin
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 08:00 PM
Who's Gerald!?
I'd love a standalone reverb unit down the road when I have the money for one... someday!
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elreydlp
Joined: Sep 04, 2009
Posts: 1800
Temecula, CA
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 10:56 PM
Gerald Webber of Kendrick Amplifiers. He's written (excellent) columns for Guitar Player and Vintage Guitar Magazines as well as a couple of books. The mod I described first appeared in on of his Vintage Guitar columns a few years ago.
Here's more: http://www.kendrick-amplifiers.com/seminars/
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Doctor_Morbius
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This Planet Earth
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Posted on Dec 21 2010 11:17 PM
Before going to too much trouble and expense I would try swapping tubes. New preamp tubes in positions V3 & V4 can really pump up the reverb compared to old worn out tubes. I changed out the preamp tubes in a Bandmaster Reverb that had the original tubes in it and it really brought new life to the reverb and tremolo. I thought the amp needed servicing because the tremolo especially was so weak. Now it sounds as good as any other amp I own.
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Rossmosis
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Austin
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Posted on Jan 10 2011 06:13 PM
Sooo I've tried running my reverb tank into my "Normal" channel with a couple different RCA to 1/4" methods but I can't get any reverb coming through. Guess my amp doesn't wanna!
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