Reverb tank connected vs not connected

[pjd3]

Hello,

i was hoping someone would comment on the electrical aspects of whether the reverb tank is connected or Not connected, if there is any loading or "un-loading" that can be expected to make a sonic difference.

Reason I ask is that I'm very close to finishing a single channel Pro Reverb type amp (no tremelo) and want know if I could start gigging with it just using my digital reverb pedal while shopping for tanks.

I've owned a couple of Fender AB763 amps but, its really been a while and I always just left the tanks plugged in.

thank you for your time!

Best,
Phil D.

[martin manning]

I'd say pull the driver tube so you don't get high flyback voltages on the reverb transformer (it's a SE amp OT), and switch he reverb off with the pedal switch to ground the recovery stage grid.

[bepone]

yes without tube no problem, and reverb pot put to the 0

[pjd3]

Thanks very much guys,

That is very good to know!

Best,

Phil D.