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I have a '64 Fender Reverb Tank that I just had serviced by a
reputable tech here in Chicago. He told me it was working like new.
So I brought it home and plugged it in and it's not properly
working. When I kick it I can hear reverb through my amp so atleast
that is working(wasn't before).
When I pull the input cord out slightly I get guitar sound through
it but not a very strong reverb sound, atleast no stronger than the
onboard reverb on my Super Reverb.
I have the gutiar plugged into it, and the amp plugged into it, a
foot switch, and a power chord...am I missing something?
Bill,
Sorry I can't help you, but you'll probably get some good advice at the
Fender Forum. I'd post in their Amp Mods & Repairs forum. Those guys have
helped me a lot in the past. Good luck and let us know what the problem was.
BN
> -----Original Message-----
> From: supertwangreverb [mailto:]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 5:55 PM
> To:
> Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Reverb Tank Help!
>
>
> I have a '64 Fender Reverb Tank that I just had serviced by a
> reputable tech here in Chicago. He told me it was working like new.
> So I brought it home and plugged it in and it's not properly
> working. When I kick it I can hear reverb through my amp so atleast
> that is working(wasn't before).
>
> When I pull the input cord out slightly I get guitar sound through
> it but not a very strong reverb sound, atleast no stronger than the
> onboard reverb on my Super Reverb.
>
>
> I have the gutiar plugged into it, and the amp plugged into it, a
> foot switch, and a power chord...am I missing something?
Is the tank holder arm pushing against the tank? This is a
common "oh, damn, why didn't I see that?" type of problem.
Gavin
--- In , "supertwangreverb" <
supertwangreverb@y...> wrote:
> I have a '64 Fender Reverb Tank that I just had serviced by a
> reputable tech here in Chicago. He told me it was working like
new.
> So I brought it home and plugged it in and it's not properly
> working. When I kick it I can hear reverb through my amp so
atleast
> that is working(wasn't before).
>
> When I pull the input cord out slightly I get guitar sound through
> it but not a very strong reverb sound, atleast no stronger than
the
> onboard reverb on my Super Reverb.
>
>
> I have the gutiar plugged into it, and the amp plugged into it, a
> foot switch, and a power chord...am I missing something?
Gavin,
The tank holder is pulled back. Would I still get guitar sound
with the tank holder pushed in??
--- In , "Gavin Ehringer"
<gavinehringer@e...> wrote:
> Is the tank holder arm pushing against the tank? This is a
> common "oh, damn, why didn't I see that?" type of problem.
>
> Gavin
>
>
>
> --- In , "supertwangreverb" <
> supertwangreverb@y...> wrote:
> > I have a '64 Fender Reverb Tank that I just had serviced by a
> > reputable tech here in Chicago. He told me it was working like
> new.
> > So I brought it home and plugged it in and it's not properly
> > working. When I kick it I can hear reverb through my amp so
> atleast
> > that is working(wasn't before).
> >
> > When I pull the input cord out slightly I get guitar sound
through
> > it but not a very strong reverb sound, atleast no stronger than
> the
> > onboard reverb on my Super Reverb.
> >
> >
> > I have the gutiar plugged into it, and the amp plugged into it,
a
> > foot switch, and a power chord...am I missing something?
I think Ran has covered a lot of the potential problems . . .
I would check out the tubes and the tube holders (are they tight and making
contact with the tube pins?) - you may want to take some light gauge steel
wool and remove any possible corrosion from the tube pins.
Another culprit is often the RCA cord connections that go to/from the reverb
pan - check those out, too. Sometimes, they can be slightly unplugged while
in transit, etc.
Just be sure to not have the tank plugged in when checking stuff out - good
luck!
-Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ran Mosessco" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> You'd still get guitar sound with the holder pushed in. I recorded a few
> live to 2 tracks songs like that unfortunately...
> About your problem, I can't offer a positive solution, but I'd start with
> tubes (easy to swap) - although I think that might not be your problem.
> Another thing you can try without hurting yourself is swapping a tank
(pan)
> if you got a Fender amp with a similar one. That's probably not it,either,
> but you should check that, just in case.
> I think you might have a bad connection somewhere before the signal goes
> into the reverb pan, or possibly a problem in the reverb transformer.
>
> I think the guys over at the Fender forum can help you more.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Ran
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "supertwangreverb" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 4:57 PM
> Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
>
>
> > Gavin,
> >
> > The tank holder is pulled back. Would I still get guitar sound
> > with the tank holder pushed in??
> >
>
>
>
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You'd still get guitar sound with the holder pushed in. I recorded a few
live to 2 tracks songs like that unfortunately...
About your problem, I can't offer a positive solution, but I'd start with
tubes (easy to swap) - although I think that might not be your problem.
Another thing you can try without hurting yourself is swapping a tank (pan)
if you got a Fender amp with a similar one. That's probably not it,either,
but you should check that, just in case.
I think you might have a bad connection somewhere before the signal goes
into the reverb pan, or possibly a problem in the reverb transformer.
I think the guys over at the Fender forum can help you more.
Good luck,
Ran
----- Original Message -----
From: "supertwangreverb" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 4:57 PM
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> Gavin,
>
> The tank holder is pulled back. Would I still get guitar sound
> with the tank holder pushed in??
>
Dick,
I drove it home today from the city which is about a 20 mile drive
and I did hear things shaking inside it, so the more I think of it
maybe something was knocked loose, but wouldn't it be odd that I do
get sound when I pull the output jack out slightly?
Someone else mentioned the RCA cords. Where exactly are those
located. I'm stuck here at work for the next 35 mins as soon as I
get home I'll try what you guys mentioned.
Thanks,
Bill
--- In , "Dick Messick"
<rmessick2@c...> wrote:
> I think Ran has covered a lot of the potential problems . . .
>
> I would check out the tubes and the tube holders (are they tight
and making
> contact with the tube pins?) - you may want to take some light
gauge steel
> wool and remove any possible corrosion from the tube pins.
>
> Another culprit is often the RCA cord connections that go to/from
the reverb
> pan - check those out, too. Sometimes, they can be slightly
unplugged while
> in transit, etc.
>
> Just be sure to not have the tank plugged in when checking stuff
out - good
> luck!
>
> -Dick
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ran Mosessco" <burnman@n...>
> To: <>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
>
>
> > You'd still get guitar sound with the holder pushed in. I
recorded a few
> > live to 2 tracks songs like that unfortunately...
> > About your problem, I can't offer a positive solution, but I'd
start with
> > tubes (easy to swap) - although I think that might not be your
problem.
> > Another thing you can try without hurting yourself is swapping a
tank
> (pan)
> > if you got a Fender amp with a similar one. That's probably not
it,either,
> > but you should check that, just in case.
> > I think you might have a bad connection somewhere before the
signal goes
> > into the reverb pan, or possibly a problem in the reverb
transformer.
> >
> > I think the guys over at the Fender forum can help you more.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Ran
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "supertwangreverb" <supertwangreverb@y...>
> > To: <>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 4:57 PM
> > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> >
> >
> > > Gavin,
> > >
> > > The tank holder is pulled back. Would I still get guitar sound
> > > with the tank holder pushed in??
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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Bill:
It does seem a bit odd that you would get some type of sound with the output
jack pulled out a bit - maybe a loose connection for that jack? I would
take a look at the connections on both jacks (input and output), as well as
the connections for the reverb foot switch (double check your foot switch as
well, to make sure it's o.k.)
The RCA cords are the ones that go from the reverb pan to the chassis - in
the reissues, they are generally have white and red ends and brown wire.
The older tanks have silver tips and silver braided cables.
When you get home, check all of the solder connections to make sure none
have worked themselves loose (a possibility if you have an older tank).
Good luck - let us know how you make out!
-Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "supertwangreverb" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 9:20 PM
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> Dick,
>
> I drove it home today from the city which is about a 20 mile drive
> and I did hear things shaking inside it, so the more I think of it
> maybe something was knocked loose, but wouldn't it be odd that I do
> get sound when I pull the output jack out slightly?
>
> Someone else mentioned the RCA cords. Where exactly are those
> located. I'm stuck here at work for the next 35 mins as soon as I
> get home I'll try what you guys mentioned.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
>
> --- In , "Dick Messick"
> <rmessick2@c...> wrote:
> > I think Ran has covered a lot of the potential problems . . .
> >
> > I would check out the tubes and the tube holders (are they tight
> and making
> > contact with the tube pins?) - you may want to take some light
> gauge steel
> > wool and remove any possible corrosion from the tube pins.
> >
> > Another culprit is often the RCA cord connections that go to/from
> the reverb
> > pan - check those out, too. Sometimes, they can be slightly
> unplugged while
> > in transit, etc.
> >
> > Just be sure to not have the tank plugged in when checking stuff
> out - good
> > luck!
> >
> > -Dick
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ran Mosessco" <burnman@n...>
> > To: <>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:45 PM
> > Subject: Re: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> >
> >
> > > You'd still get guitar sound with the holder pushed in. I
> recorded a few
> > > live to 2 tracks songs like that unfortunately...
> > > About your problem, I can't offer a positive solution, but I'd
> start with
> > > tubes (easy to swap) - although I think that might not be your
> problem.
> > > Another thing you can try without hurting yourself is swapping a
> tank
> > (pan)
> > > if you got a Fender amp with a similar one. That's probably not
> it,either,
> > > but you should check that, just in case.
> > > I think you might have a bad connection somewhere before the
> signal goes
> > > into the reverb pan, or possibly a problem in the reverb
> transformer.
> > >
> > > I think the guys over at the Fender forum can help you more.
> > >
> > > Good luck,
> > >
> > > Ran
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "supertwangreverb" <supertwangreverb@y...>
> > > To: <>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 4:57 PM
> > > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> > >
> > >
> > > > Gavin,
> > > >
> > > > The tank holder is pulled back. Would I still get guitar sound
> > > > with the tank holder pushed in??
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Alright guys it seemed like the RCA cables needed to be pushed in
more. I also took it apart and tightned up the input jacks. Boy, she
sure sounds good now!
thanks guys,
Bill
--- In , "Dick Messick" <rmessick2@c...>
wrote:
> Bill:
>
> It does seem a bit odd that you would get some type of sound with
the output
> jack pulled out a bit - maybe a loose connection for that jack? I
would
> take a look at the connections on both jacks (input and output), as
well as
> the connections for the reverb foot switch (double check your foot
switch as
> well, to make sure it's o.k.)
>
> The RCA cords are the ones that go from the reverb pan to the
chassis - in
> the reissues, they are generally have white and red ends and brown
wire.
> The older tanks have silver tips and silver braided cables.
>
> When you get home, check all of the solder connections to make sure
none
> have worked themselves loose (a possibility if you have an older
tank).
> Good luck - let us know how you make out!
>
> -Dick
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "supertwangreverb" <supertwangreverb@y...>
> To: <>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 9:20 PM
> Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
>
>
> > Dick,
> >
> > I drove it home today from the city which is about a 20 mile drive
> > and I did hear things shaking inside it, so the more I think of it
> > maybe something was knocked loose, but wouldn't it be odd that I
do
> > get sound when I pull the output jack out slightly?
> >
> > Someone else mentioned the RCA cords. Where exactly are those
> > located. I'm stuck here at work for the next 35 mins as soon as I
> > get home I'll try what you guys mentioned.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bill
> >
> >
> > --- In , "Dick Messick"
> > <rmessick2@c...> wrote:
> > > I think Ran has covered a lot of the potential problems . . .
> > >
> > > I would check out the tubes and the tube holders (are they tight
> > and making
> > > contact with the tube pins?) - you may want to take some light
> > gauge steel
> > > wool and remove any possible corrosion from the tube pins.
> > >
> > > Another culprit is often the RCA cord connections that go
to/from
> > the reverb
> > > pan - check those out, too. Sometimes, they can be slightly
> > unplugged while
> > > in transit, etc.
> > >
> > > Just be sure to not have the tank plugged in when checking stuff
> > out - good
> > > luck!
> > >
> > > -Dick
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Ran Mosessco" <burnman@n...>
> > > To: <>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:45 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> > >
> > >
> > > > You'd still get guitar sound with the holder pushed in. I
> > recorded a few
> > > > live to 2 tracks songs like that unfortunately...
> > > > About your problem, I can't offer a positive solution, but I'd
> > start with
> > > > tubes (easy to swap) - although I think that might not be your
> > problem.
> > > > Another thing you can try without hurting yourself is
swapping a
> > tank
> > > (pan)
> > > > if you got a Fender amp with a similar one. That's probably
not
> > it,either,
> > > > but you should check that, just in case.
> > > > I think you might have a bad connection somewhere before the
> > signal goes
> > > > into the reverb pan, or possibly a problem in the reverb
> > transformer.
> > > >
> > > > I think the guys over at the Fender forum can help you more.
> > > >
> > > > Good luck,
> > > >
> > > > Ran
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "supertwangreverb" <supertwangreverb@y...>
> > > > To: <>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 4:57 PM
> > > > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Gavin,
> > > > >
> > > > > The tank holder is pulled back. Would I still get guitar
sound
> > > > > with the tank holder pushed in??
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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Bill:
That's great news - glad to hear it!
Enjoy!
-Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "supertwangreverb" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 11:46 PM
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> Alright guys it seemed like the RCA cables needed to be pushed in
> more. I also took it apart and tightned up the input jacks. Boy, she
> sure sounds good now!
>
> thanks guys,
> Bill
>
>
>
> --- In , "Dick Messick" <rmessick2@c...>
> wrote:
> > Bill:
> >
> > It does seem a bit odd that you would get some type of sound with
> the output
> > jack pulled out a bit - maybe a loose connection for that jack? I
> would
> > take a look at the connections on both jacks (input and output), as
> well as
> > the connections for the reverb foot switch (double check your foot
> switch as
> > well, to make sure it's o.k.)
> >
> > The RCA cords are the ones that go from the reverb pan to the
> chassis - in
> > the reissues, they are generally have white and red ends and brown
> wire.
> > The older tanks have silver tips and silver braided cables.
> >
> > When you get home, check all of the solder connections to make sure
> none
> > have worked themselves loose (a possibility if you have an older
> tank).
> > Good luck - let us know how you make out!
> >
> > -Dick
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "supertwangreverb" <supertwangreverb@y...>
> > To: <>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 9:20 PM
> > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> >
> >
> > > Dick,
> > >
> > > I drove it home today from the city which is about a 20 mile drive
> > > and I did hear things shaking inside it, so the more I think of it
> > > maybe something was knocked loose, but wouldn't it be odd that I
> do
> > > get sound when I pull the output jack out slightly?
> > >
> > > Someone else mentioned the RCA cords. Where exactly are those
> > > located. I'm stuck here at work for the next 35 mins as soon as I
> > > get home I'll try what you guys mentioned.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Bill
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In , "Dick Messick"
> > > <rmessick2@c...> wrote:
> > > > I think Ran has covered a lot of the potential problems . . .
> > > >
> > > > I would check out the tubes and the tube holders (are they tight
> > > and making
> > > > contact with the tube pins?) - you may want to take some light
> > > gauge steel
> > > > wool and remove any possible corrosion from the tube pins.
> > > >
> > > > Another culprit is often the RCA cord connections that go
> to/from
> > > the reverb
> > > > pan - check those out, too. Sometimes, they can be slightly
> > > unplugged while
> > > > in transit, etc.
> > > >
> > > > Just be sure to not have the tank plugged in when checking stuff
> > > out - good
> > > > luck!
> > > >
> > > > -Dick
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Ran Mosessco" <burnman@n...>
> > > > To: <>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:45 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > You'd still get guitar sound with the holder pushed in. I
> > > recorded a few
> > > > > live to 2 tracks songs like that unfortunately...
> > > > > About your problem, I can't offer a positive solution, but I'd
> > > start with
> > > > > tubes (easy to swap) - although I think that might not be your
> > > problem.
> > > > > Another thing you can try without hurting yourself is
> swapping a
> > > tank
> > > > (pan)
> > > > > if you got a Fender amp with a similar one. That's probably
> not
> > > it,either,
> > > > > but you should check that, just in case.
> > > > > I think you might have a bad connection somewhere before the
> > > signal goes
> > > > > into the reverb pan, or possibly a problem in the reverb
> > > transformer.
> > > > >
> > > > > I think the guys over at the Fender forum can help you more.
> > > > >
> > > > > Good luck,
> > > > >
> > > > > Ran
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "supertwangreverb" <supertwangreverb@y...>
> > > > > To: <>
> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 4:57 PM
> > > > > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Reverb Tank Help!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Gavin,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The tank holder is pulled back. Would I still get guitar
> sound
> > > > > > with the tank holder pushed in??
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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Hey Super,
If your in the Chicago area you might want to have the Amp guy at Music Gallery
in Highland Park check it out. He is amazing! I know guys that wouldn't let
anyone else work on their equipment. The shops phone # is 847 432 6350.
The Hodaddy
----- Original Message -----
From: supertwangreverb<mailto:>
To: <mailto:>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 5:54 PM
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Reverb Tank Help!
I have a '64 Fender Reverb Tank that I just had serviced by a
reputable tech here in Chicago. He told me it was working like new.
So I brought it home and plugged it in and it's not properly
working. When I kick it I can hear reverb through my amp so atleast
that is working(wasn't before).
When I pull the input cord out slightly I get guitar sound through
it but not a very strong reverb sound, atleast no stronger than the
onboard reverb on my Super Reverb.
I have the gutiar plugged into it, and the amp plugged into it, a
foot switch, and a power chord...am I missing something?
.
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