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Re: Fender Reissue Reverb Unit

Brian Neal (xarxas) - 02 Nov 2001 18:07:09

Hi Andrew, welcome to the list!
Are those tubes really that cheap? I thought they would be more.
Where do you guys buy your tubes?
Thanks,
BN
--- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "Andrew Z." <zaya555@h...> wrote:
> I also have a fender RI reverb. Try changing 6v6 to 6k6 and 12ax7
to 5751. I
> did it and it gave me some noticible improvement. Plus the mod is
cheap,
> because those tubes usually sell for $1-5. I wouldnt go as far as
chanigning
> the cap tho.
>
> Andrew
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >I recently got a great deal on a brand new Fender reissue reverb
unit
> >on Ebay. This thing is fantastic! I can't believe how much reverb
it
> >can generate. However, it seems to suck the tone out of my guitar.
> >Its like I had rolled the tone back when I use it. I have
compensated
> >by turning up the treble on my amp and using the bright switch. If
I
> >perform some of the mods that are floating around on the web, will
> >this problem be corrected? By mods I mean swap out the tubes for
more
> >correct NOS tubes and/or change a cap.
> >
> >I have found that 6-6-6 on the knobs is quite effective.
> >
> >Anyone have any luck with digital reverb units/pedals?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >BN
> >
>
>
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