Strat/Dumble. Always a problem for me until today!

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Re: Strat/Dumble. Always a problem for me until today!

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ayan wrote:
tag101 wrote: Listening to you guys go back and forth has to be right at the top of the list as well. :D
Could it be you're a wee bit jealous because Tony didn't get you any flowers?

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tag101 wrote:
ayan wrote:
tag101 wrote: Listening to you guys go back and forth has to be right at the top of the list as well. :D
Could it be you're a wee bit jealous because Tony didn't get you any flowers?

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LeftyStrat wrote:
Probably an unpopular opinion, but I'm drinking cheap beer and don't give a shit.
That would make a great Sig. Lefty :lol: :lol: Chad
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tag101 wrote:
HOLY SH>>>>>>>>> Is this the same guy?????????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfbcDDuHHYw

Sorry Mr1010101 I don't think you will last too long around here then, I think TGP is a lot more tolerant of bovine ordure :D

Anyway where's the Quinn guts shots/ tech details?

Otherwise I'm outta this thread, gotta polish up my "Politician" chops.
I have been here for years. :wink:

Here is a pic of the Quinn just for you!

[IMG:438:275]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1427/1 ... 331480.jpg[/img] :lol:

Would love to hear you play Politician. Post it up!

Oh, your out of here? Dont let the door hit you on the bum while exiting!
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Tag
A picture of a small part of the back of your amp..Really helpful :roll: When members here ask for certain specs or pics about your amp or guitar you send them your usual BS

Hey Tag..It would IMO be a wonderful thing if you could find out a bit more why exactly is it you like that guitar better..Like measure the DC resistance of the PUP's what type etc../Pot values/cap values or something some can learn from!!
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Have fun trying to get it to sound the same though. Other 183 clones I have heard and played were not even in the ballpark for some reason. I guess there is more to getting it sonically correct than a schematic and or internet pics.


This is real encouraging stuff out there for some new DIY builders who really likes your tone and wants to try and get there in some small way..You discourage them.. Do you feel some sense of superiority possibly knowing that you might have something that sounds better than they do? (if that's possible) ..This is a place to encourage and help others here.
If it comes off like show and tell (with little to tell).. Check out how good this sounds and BTW good luck getting there.It gets old fast and not what this place is about..

BTW.If your Quinn has a 1 of a kind sound and you give us no info on it. What's the point of posting clips of your new Strat through it and saying it's great..How does that benefit us ODS builders who might like that tone?..


Tony
" The psychics on my bench is the same as Dumble'"
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Tag
A picture of a small part of the back of your amp..Really helpful :roll: When members here ask for certain specs or pics about your amp or guitar you send them your usual BS
When a guy is being a total wise ass right from the start, you can bet that I am not going to give them a f*cking thing. :D

Hey Tag..It would IMO be a wonderful thing if you could find out a bit more why exactly is it you like that guitar better..Like measure the DC resistance of the PUP's what type etc../Pot values/cap values or something some can learn from!!
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False. I posted the output of the pups. Sorry I did not feel like ripping the guitar apart right at the moment. When I get the new pups and take the guitar apart, I will gladly measure and give the exact values.
Have fun trying to get it to sound the same though. Other 183 clones I have heard and played were not even in the ballpark for some reason. I guess there is more to getting it sonically correct than a schematic and or internet pics.

This is real encouraging stuff out there for some new DIY builders who really likes your tone and wants to try and get there in some small way..You discourage them.. Do you feel some sense of superiority possibly knowing that you might have something that sounds better than they do? (if that's possible) ..This is a place to encourage and help others here.
If it comes off like show and tell (with little to tell).. Check out how good this sounds and BTW good luck getting there.It gets old fast and not what this place is about..

Calling it how I hear it. And I stick to what I said. Also, from what I have heard, Shad went over everything about 183 on here. What the heck can I add other than my ears? On top of that, I bought a brand new Cowtipper, and opened the thing up JUST to show pics of it on here.
BTW.If your Quinn has a 1 of a kind sound and you give us no info on it. What's the point of posting clips of your new Strat through it and saying it's great..How does that benefit us ODS builders who might like that tone?..

Once again, I posted about the pups, stated the output, and also said I did not feel they sounded as good as production 57 pups. Which I now just happen to have as well. :D I hope you enjoy the tone!

Here are some flowers for you! :wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDPZvcse ... e=youtu.be

And seriously Tony, I have nothing against you at all. If my threads seem worthless to you, then just do not click on them. Thats a very easy thing to do, correct?
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Thanks Max for the clarification!
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Tag
I understand..Your topic brought up (what I thought was a good conversation with Max,and I learned something) I think the Strat sounds wonderful I just wish I could learn more from your posts,other than this (whatever) sounds great,your interpretation and a clip!!

All the best and thanks for the flowers!! :D

Tony
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talbany wrote:Tag
I understand..Your topic brought up (what I thought was a good conversation with Max) and I think the Strat sounds wonderful I just wish I could learn more from your posts,other than this (whatever) sounds great,your interpretation and a clip!!

All the best and thanks for the flowers!! :D

Tony

No problems Tony. And your conversation with Max was very interesting. Just giving you a little back. :wink: All is well on my end, I hope you feel the same. :)
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tag101 wrote:
This is real encouraging stuff out there for some new DIY builders who really likes your tone and wants to try and get there in some small way..You discourage them.. Do you feel some sense of superiority possibly knowing that you might have something that sounds better than they do? (if that's possible) ..This is a place to encourage and help others here.
If it comes off like show and tell (with little to tell).. Check out how good this sounds and BTW good luck getting there.It gets old fast and not what this place is about..

Calling it how I hear it. And I stick to what I said. Also, from what I have heard, Shad went over everything about 183 on here. What the heck can I add other than my ears? On top of that, I bought a brand new Cowtipper, and opened the thing up JUST to show pics of it on here.
I hope I'm not further pushing this thread in a negative direction, but Tony has a point. If your #183 Quinn sounds closer to the real deal than other builds then posting gutshots might help uncover what makes it special. Of course, if you'd rather not post them then, IMHO, that's totally your prerogative too... Why sell yourself short? As I see it you've got more to add than your ears if you have the amp, a screwdriver, a camera and an internet connection. If there are other reasons for keeping this info to yourself (as it seems there may be given what's been said), then why not just come right out and say it?

-Aaron
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tag101 wrote:
talbany wrote:Tag
I understand..Your topic brought up (what I thought was a good conversation with Max) and I think the Strat sounds wonderful I just wish I could learn more from your posts,other than this (whatever) sounds great,your interpretation and a clip!!

All the best and thanks for the flowers!! :D

Tony

No problems Tony. And your conversation with Max was very interesting. Just giving you a little back. :wink: All is well on my end, I hope you feel the same. :)
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aflynt wrote:
tag101 wrote:
This is real encouraging stuff out there for some new DIY builders who really likes your tone and wants to try and get there in some small way..You discourage them.. Do you feel some sense of superiority possibly knowing that you might have something that sounds better than they do? (if that's possible) ..This is a place to encourage and help others here.
If it comes off like show and tell (with little to tell).. Check out how good this sounds and BTW good luck getting there.It gets old fast and not what this place is about..
Calling it how I hear it. And I stick to what I said. Also, from what I have heard, Shad went over everything about 183 on here. What the heck can I add other than my ears? On top of that, I bought a brand new Cowtipper, and opened the thing up JUST to show pics of it on here.
I hope I'm not further pushing this thread in a negative direction, but Tony has a point. If your #183 Quinn sounds closer to the real deal than other builds then posting gutshots might help uncover what makes it special. Of course, if you'd rather not post them then, IMHO, that's totally your prerogative too... Why sell yourself short? As I see it you've got more to add than your ears if you have the amp, a screwdriver, a camera and an internet connection. If there are other reasons for keeping this info to yourself (as it seems there may be given what's been said), then why not just come right out and say it?

-Aaron
Hey Aaron,
I have come right out and said it. When I bought the Dumble, I was not letting anyone see inside except Shad who cloned the amp for me. After I sold it, the new owner sent pictures out, and Shad went over everthing in detail AFAIK. Nothing for me to add. Even at this point, I will not let anyone look inside my amp however. If I hear someone else besides Shad nail the tone, I will be more than happy to say so. Good for them! :) I have posted (and still can) post gut shots of several other clones I owned. I think I have gut shots of a few Emmys, Customs and maybe CRS1. This amp is to me though, is MY Holy grail of overdriven tones, and yes, its a bit special to me. I thought Fords was the best sounding Dumble I had heard, until I plugged into 183. The cleans kind of suck IMO though, like every Dumble I have played. A good Fender will eat up any Dumbles cleans IMO. At least any of the Dumbles I have played or heard in person. So this is the ONE amp I will stay true to my original postings. Listen, but no peeking! :P :wink: No hard feelings I hope. If you had spent a ton of $$ on what you thought was a VERY special Dumble, I would not blame you at all for posting clips of it but not showing the insides. Actually, I would think it was kind of cool of you. :D
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aflynt wrote:
tag101 wrote:
This is real encouraging stuff out there for some new DIY builders who really likes your tone and wants to try and get there in some small way..You discourage them.. Do you feel some sense of superiority possibly knowing that you might have something that sounds better than they do? (if that's possible) ..This is a place to encourage and help others here.
If it comes off like show and tell (with little to tell).. Check out how good this sounds and BTW good luck getting there.It gets old fast and not what this place is about..

Calling it how I hear it. And I stick to what I said. Also, from what I have heard, Shad went over everything about 183 on here. What the heck can I add other than my ears? On top of that, I bought a brand new Cowtipper, and opened the thing up JUST to show pics of it on here.
I hope I'm not further pushing this thread in a negative direction, but Tony has a point. If your #183 Quinn sounds closer to the real deal than other builds then posting gutshots might help uncover what makes it special. Of course, if you'd rather not post them then, IMHO, that's totally your prerogative too... Why sell yourself short? As I see it you've got more to add than your ears if you have the amp, a screwdriver, a camera and an internet connection. If there are other reasons for keeping this info to yourself (as it seems there may be given what's been said), then why not just come right out and say it?

-Aaron

Aaron
Here is a post I did way back..One of my first on my amps.. I really wasn't trying to sell it but thought I would tell a little bit about it how it sounded you know be a pat of this great community.. BUT could not post any insides due to the company agreement at VVT at the time..Boy I got ripped for it and the thread was pretty much closed down.. That was the old day's here and now things are more laxed with respect to not being able to post gut shots.. Anyway thought you would get a kick out of it!!

http://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... ght=#15871

Marry Christmas everyone!!

Tony
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No hard feelings at all Tag. I just thought I saw a loophole in your explanation for not posting gutshots of #183 and thought I'd try to exploit it. :)

Talbany: Looks like I'm late to the show yet again... :( I blame it all on wearing out the middle section of Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) off of the Electric Ladyland LP. My timing has been messed up ever since.

PS: Talbany: How'd that regulator work out? I always wondered why we don't see more tube amps with regulated power supplies given how much of an effect changes in voltage have on the sound and feel.

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aflynt wrote:No hard feelings at all Tag. I just thought I saw a loophole in your explanation for not posting gutshots of #183 and thought I'd try to exploit it. :)

Talbany: Looks like I'm late to the show yet again... :( I blame it all on wearing out the middle section of Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) off of the Electric Ladyland LP. My timing has been messed up ever since.

PS: Talbany: How'd that regulator work out? I always wondered why we don't see more tube amps with regulated power supplies given how much of an effect changes in voltage have on the sound and feel.

-Aaron
Sorry man BIG SECRET!!..Kidding :lol:
I liked the OC3 reg simply beacuse I could throw 500v on the plates of 6L's and run the screens a bit lower (100v) These seemed to sound best run right around 500v on the plates..This IMO helped with touch sensativity tighter lows smoother breakup and seem to enhance the top end (real chimey)
Since the screens were running 100v lower it was a bit easier in the 6L's..I can't say for certain if the regulating aspect of the OC3 changed the overall tone and feel that much but all of those D-Style amps I built with those were pretty smooth..I ran them the same 200v at V1 and 300 @ PI..I don't use them in any of my off the shelf ODS amps now but depending on the customers needs tone desires I still have a drawer full of them..They especially work great on say 6550's or KT88's 500v on plates..
Funny thing..That amp eventually went to Craig Bartock (Heart) and I always know when he changes his amp Amp/Guitar tech we get a call asking what kind of rectifier is in that amp because this one is bad and is flashing purple!!

I would assume the main reason for others not going there is they don't make them anymore!!..BUT you can still get them NOS and pretty cheap too..
BTW..I think that thread still to this day holds the record here for the shortest post with the most laughing faces..:lol:
Oh..If you are using the regulator at the screens you will need to add more filtering to help with recovery..About double is what I use..

Hope this answers your question!!

Tony
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talbany wrote: Sorry man BIG SECRET!!..Kidding :lol:
I liked the OC3 reg simply beacuse I could throw 500v on the plates of 6L's and run the screens a bit lower (100v) These seemed to sound best run right around 500v on the plates..This IMO helped with touch sensativity tighter lows smoother breakup and seem to enhance the top end (real chimey)
Since the screens were running 100v lower it was a bit easier in the 6L's..I can't say for certain if the regulating aspect of the OC3 changed the overall tone and feel that much but all of those D-Style amps I built with those were pretty smooth..I ran them the same 200v at V1 and 300 @ PI..I don't use them in any of my off the shelf ODS amps now but depending on the customers needs tone desires I still have a drawer full of them..They especially work great on say 6550's or KT88's 500v on plates..
Funny thing..That amp eventually went to Craig Bartock (Heart) and I always know when he changes his amp Amp/Guitar tech we get a call asking what kind of rectifier is in that amp because this one is bad and is flashing purple!!

I would assume the main reason for others not going there is they don't make them anymore!!..BUT you can still get them NOS and pretty cheap too..
BTW..I think that thread still to this day holds the record here for the shortest post with the most laughing faces..:lol:
Oh..If you are using the regulator at the screens you will need to add more filtering to help with recovery..About double is what I use..

Hope this answers your question!!

Tony
Very cool, Tony. Thanks for the info!

-Aaron
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