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Re: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Fender Reissue Reverb Unit

Andrew Z. (avzay55) - 02 Nov 2001 18:25:38

i got them both from ebay. NOS 6k6 cost me 80c+shipping.
andrew
>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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