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Re: Reverb tank question.......

reverbrobot - 24 Mar 2004 09:28:17

--- In , "Jerry" <jerry.soetewey@b...> wrote:
> Hi Reverend Rob,
>
> Although not a tube reverb, I use an old Farfisa organ reverb for
> guitar.
> This is a little tank called the FA/R that came with Farfisa's portable
> organs in the sixties.
>
> After playing it for a while, I wanted a bit more wet reverb in it and
> Roland Bettenville was so nice to give it a good look over and he
> raplaced a cap (or two) This resulted in a more guitar friendly wet
> reverb.
>
> I'm sure it is possible to create a stand alone tank with the Hammond's
> spring unit. If the cuircuit board is a separate as well.
> I'm not sure on how much trouble it will be and if it will be worth all
> the trouble.
>
> Jerry S.
>
I'm not sure if it will be difficult, as I haven't really delved into
the guts of the unit. I think it will sound okay, as (I believe) this
is the same reverb tank used on some Fender amps of that era.

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