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On the Fender silverface amps, the "Master Volume" is kind of a design after
thought. On these amps, turning the MV to 10 is pretty close to not having a MV.
I think, but am not sure, that the Master Vol. in these Fenders can be removed
by something almost as simple as cutting a wire. There may be a little more to
it than that, I can ask a tech friend if you need to know. Most amps with master
volume controls have a "voiced" pre-amp where they make a {usually lame} attempt
to mimic the sound/eq of a non-master amp turned up loud. The silverfaced
Fenders are not "voiced".
I don't know why he's calling it a 135watt Twin. Four 6L6 power tubes with a
solid stae rectifier gets around 85watts. Depends on quality of the tube brand,
and how it's biasd.
-dave
rock verb <> wrote:
Hi Dave,
is the 135watt twin's OT actually the same as the 100W/85watt, but with more
taps?
what is the benifit of removing the master volume? Is that so much different
from just setting it to 10?
thanks,
Wannes
>From: dave wronski <>
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>Subject: Re: [SurfGuitar101] 78 Silverface Twin vs. RI Blackface 65 Twin?
>Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 04:00:01 -0700 (PDT)
>
>The silverface Twin is alot closer to a blackface than the re-issue ever
>will be. It's got the same transformers, chassis, point to point wiring,
>and quality construction. The master volume is not that invasive, but, it
>is easy to remove. They didn't make the cabinets as good in '78, but
>they're OK. They use Orange drops caps instead of Mallorys, so the
>tone/response is a little different from a BF. The driver stage in a silver
>face can easily be change to BlackFace spec, if preferred.The speakers are
>probably better, too. If they haven't been damaged.
>-dave
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>Landlocked <> wrote:
>For the past year I've been playing through a RI 65 Twin. The other
>day I spotted a sharp looking 78 Silverface Twin(135 rms & Master
>Volume knob) The shop owner agreed to do an even swap if I desired
>even agreeing to let me take it to practice that night. So I did, and
>it sounds great. Now, I'm no amp geek but I've read certain reviews
>online even dug through the archives of Surf 101.I've read to stay
>away from these amps from some people, others love em-especially if a
>clean tone is desired.(I play surf, the second applies to me) Is this
>a wise decision? The amp definitely has a fatter sound but the highs
>are a bit piercing. Has anyone had any experience with the 78 TR? If
>so, your inpit is greatlt appreciated!
> Thanks, Phillip
>
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