The Amp Garage

Hell Yeah!!! For the last few days I've been messing around with my new 2x7189 express/liverpool. It seems to be calming down a bit and not misbehaving so much (or I may just be going deaf, and getting better with the amp). So far, I've been having a blast just playing with the distortion and feedba...

Has anyone made a PCB 'Wreck?

Create your own standard.

I've been getting errors....There's one that screws up replys and causes double and triple posts. This one is new to me...this is one that prevents searching. Could not obtain matched posts list DEBUG MODE SQL Error : 1053 Server shutdown in progress SELECT m.post_id FROM phpbb_search_wordlist w , p...

Yep, I had to pot the pickups in any of my guitars I use with my Wrecks. Even pickups that were "factory potted" had to be done again with a more thorough dipping. Two cords (or 40' of wire) helps though, as that takes a little top off right there. That's something to think about. If you don't mind...

That Avatar cab and combo of speakers will be a better match for that amp. V30s can sound good with a dark amp, but with anything bright, it'll accentuate the brutal upper mids and highs of the V30. I've been wearing ear plugs...with the volume at 1 oclock my strat will randomly oscillate/feedback ...

Hey guys thanks for the comments. I'm not a fan of V30's. But I didn't know that when I built the cabinet. I had heard them in a TopHat and thought it was wonderful. I still like TopHats. I'm looking at an Avatar 4x12...2 Greenbacks and 2 G12-H30's. Also... I have previously, but do not currently, p...

And a followup on the amp. Still love it. :lol: It (the amp chassis) was making some funky noises (LOUD buzzing) when I played certain notes. Moved the amp off the cabinet and the noises went away. The amp will start breaking up around 1. There is a big volume jump right off idle, but JUST past that...

Yep, anyone that's heard my "Can You Hear It Ring?" CD that is a 40' cord. I measured it and it is 3400pf! These days I really like the Mogami's (wire pt. # 2524) which are about 700pf per 20' cord so two in series adds up to 1400pf. I've tried a short cord and a small cap to net the same capacitan...

Well Mat, I'm certainly glad you're mind is blown. These amps do that. They kind of change your perspective about what makes great tone. And it's not just a lead machine. Like you said, full chords don't muddy up. Like Dartanion said, play with everything though! The amp will just slide into a groo...

Sorry Mat, my bad. If you ever use a guitar that sounds muddy, try some EL84s in place of the Ruskies Military units. It'll brighten right up and add chime. I don't think I like "chime"... :? Every amp that has been described as "chimey" (vox,) has generally sounded like azz to me. I prefer a darke...

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dartanion wrote:Eric,

You got yourself a great little screamer there.

Actually, I'm Mat. I was thanking Eric (LonelyRaven) for the faceplate etc.

...but yes, I DO have a great little screamer.


edit: where are my manners....THANK YOU

dartanion wrote:Eric,

You got yourself a great little screamer there.

Actually, I'm Mat. I was thanking Eric (LonelyRaven) for the faceplate etc.

And OMG I love it!!! I've always been a big single channel fan. Never much cared for amps with channel switching. The best amp for me, so far, has been a Fender '58 RI Bassman. These amps have a great clean...and they'll get loud while maintaining clarity. I have generally favored stompboxes to get ...

And OMG I love it!!! I've always been a big single channel fan. Never much cared for amps with channel switching. The best amp for me, so far, has been a Fender '58 RI Bassman. These amps have a great clean...and they'll get loud while maintaining clarity. I have generally favored stompboxes to get ...