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dealing with GAS

Started by Chamai, March 30, 2017, 12:29:34 AM

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rnolan

Hey RG, that's a long time for a SS amp (it's along time for a tube amp), how old is it, my (out there) guess is the power caps need replacing. Now the dangerously loud for my hearing  >:D , cool, good amp then  :whoohoo!: :headbanger:
Studio Rig: Stuff; Live Rig: More Stuff; Guitars: A few

rabidgerry

I think it's 4-5 years old.

As I mentioned, it could have been my preamp, but it didn't sound like the way the rockmaster normall kicks in.  This to me sounded like the amp.

I will know when I turn it on in a few days time and use my FX pedal rather than external preamp for tone (just as a test).

Is it good?  Yes it sounded and felt fantastic.  Really added something else to the sound.  If this is bust I am immediately on the hunt for a new one.
"whadda ya want? we want Heavy Metal"

Guitars:1986 Westone Dimension IV, 1989 Korean Squier Fat Strat Silver Series, 1998 Korean Squier Fat Strat, MIM Fender Fat Strat - FR, Squier Stagemaster Deluxe - Thru Neck x 2, Squier Stagemaster 22 Fret - 1st Gen, 1999 Squier Showmaster - Anniversary Edition, Squier Showmaster, Tokai FV40 Flying V

Effects:  Ada Mp1, Peavey Rockmaster, Boss GX700 Boss SX700 * Amps:   Rocktron Velocity 300 - Koch ATR4502 - Peavey Classic 50/50
Cabs: 4 x Bugera 2 x 12"
Midi Controller: Behringer FCB1010

rabidgerry

Ok guy's, went to the rehearsal room,

turned it all on via furman but left the amp off.  Found a preset patch on my GT5 using the amp modelling preamp so no (preamp in the loop), walked over to the amp turned it on, raised the volume slowly..................................................hey presto sound right away!!!

Jammed with that for a while, made the onboard stuff sound better for sure did the amp!

Then I switched back to my normal patches that incorporate an external pre in the loop..................hey presto..........................no sound!!!

So the Rockmaster was the culprit most likely the other two times!

Then what?  I started inserting a patch cable in all the loop returns at the back, still nothing.  Just by chance I rammed it into the foot switch controller socket, BAM!  Sound!

Then I was good to go  :thumb-up:

Jammed for an hour or so, f**king love the Velocity.  Best SS amp I have ever used.  Softens everything and like makes the strings feel silky to play, really hard to fathom what the hell it's doing.  Also seems to add a nice depth to everything and lets the notes jump out when playing lead.  I feel I can play a lot softer now as well and get great touch sensitivity.  Not exaggerating guy's but I get all this from the amp.  Also there is undoubtedly warmth.

I will record some over the next week for you hopefully.
"whadda ya want? we want Heavy Metal"

Guitars:1986 Westone Dimension IV, 1989 Korean Squier Fat Strat Silver Series, 1998 Korean Squier Fat Strat, MIM Fender Fat Strat - FR, Squier Stagemaster Deluxe - Thru Neck x 2, Squier Stagemaster 22 Fret - 1st Gen, 1999 Squier Showmaster - Anniversary Edition, Squier Showmaster, Tokai FV40 Flying V

Effects:  Ada Mp1, Peavey Rockmaster, Boss GX700 Boss SX700 * Amps:   Rocktron Velocity 300 - Koch ATR4502 - Peavey Classic 50/50
Cabs: 4 x Bugera 2 x 12"
Midi Controller: Behringer FCB1010

Chamai

#183
i was really busy with work the past month.

GAS suddenly hit and this is what i got.

$400 bucks canadian, new tubes. i think i did pretty well.



this thing sounds massive. it does need a bit of cleaning on the pots.
ADA MP1/JCM800-- Fulltone TERC/ Eventide Eclipse /Lexicon PCM 81/ TC G Major. Marshall 9005 stereo/ (2) Rocktron 1x12 cabs
Amps:
Marshall JCM 800 100w on Orange 2x12
Marshall JCM 900 MKiii 50W 2x12
Mesa Dual Rectifier 100w on Mesa Rectifier 2x12




Guitars:
2008 Gibson Les Paul standard
2012 Fender American standard Telecaster
1984 Krammer ZX30H

MarshallJMP

These are GREAT amps, a lot better then the newer ones.

Love the fulltone you have there, which I could get my hands on one.

Chamai

Quote from: MarshallJMP on September 20, 2017, 02:17:00 AM
These are GREAT amps, a lot better then the newer ones.

Love the fulltone you have there, which I could get my hands on one.

agreed, sounds really good and the power section saturates really easily at 25 watts.

same seller also had an ADA Ampulator for $500 cdn..

tempted to get it, but I have no use for it.
ADA MP1/JCM800-- Fulltone TERC/ Eventide Eclipse /Lexicon PCM 81/ TC G Major. Marshall 9005 stereo/ (2) Rocktron 1x12 cabs
Amps:
Marshall JCM 800 100w on Orange 2x12
Marshall JCM 900 MKiii 50W 2x12
Mesa Dual Rectifier 100w on Mesa Rectifier 2x12




Guitars:
2008 Gibson Les Paul standard
2012 Fender American standard Telecaster
1984 Krammer ZX30H

Chamai

get your hands on them while you can. i know they are limited!

it's either the tc 1210 or terc. price on the 1210 is getting ridiculous here locally if i see one.

ADA MP1/JCM800-- Fulltone TERC/ Eventide Eclipse /Lexicon PCM 81/ TC G Major. Marshall 9005 stereo/ (2) Rocktron 1x12 cabs
Amps:
Marshall JCM 800 100w on Orange 2x12
Marshall JCM 900 MKiii 50W 2x12
Mesa Dual Rectifier 100w on Mesa Rectifier 2x12




Guitars:
2008 Gibson Les Paul standard
2012 Fender American standard Telecaster
1984 Krammer ZX30H

MarshallJMP

1500 euro for a chorus is a bit too much for me.

Chamai

Quote from: MarshallJMP on September 21, 2017, 03:47:17 AM
1500 euro for a chorus is a bit too much for me.

Damn.. that's almost double the price.
ADA MP1/JCM800-- Fulltone TERC/ Eventide Eclipse /Lexicon PCM 81/ TC G Major. Marshall 9005 stereo/ (2) Rocktron 1x12 cabs
Amps:
Marshall JCM 800 100w on Orange 2x12
Marshall JCM 900 MKiii 50W 2x12
Mesa Dual Rectifier 100w on Mesa Rectifier 2x12




Guitars:
2008 Gibson Les Paul standard
2012 Fender American standard Telecaster
1984 Krammer ZX30H

Chamai

Quote from: Chamai on September 21, 2017, 09:53:47 AM
Quote from: MarshallJMP on September 21, 2017, 03:47:17 AM
1500 euro for a chorus is a bit too much for me.

Damn.. that's almost double the price.

what brands are cheaper there compared to the rest of the world?
ADA MP1/JCM800-- Fulltone TERC/ Eventide Eclipse /Lexicon PCM 81/ TC G Major. Marshall 9005 stereo/ (2) Rocktron 1x12 cabs
Amps:
Marshall JCM 800 100w on Orange 2x12
Marshall JCM 900 MKiii 50W 2x12
Mesa Dual Rectifier 100w on Mesa Rectifier 2x12




Guitars:
2008 Gibson Les Paul standard
2012 Fender American standard Telecaster
1984 Krammer ZX30H

rabidgerry

Since I recently just got the Roctron Intellipitch, why not bag mysewlf an Digitech IPS33B!!

This one is a UK model so no step up required.  I really like the IPS, I think they sound awesome.
"whadda ya want? we want Heavy Metal"

Guitars:1986 Westone Dimension IV, 1989 Korean Squier Fat Strat Silver Series, 1998 Korean Squier Fat Strat, MIM Fender Fat Strat - FR, Squier Stagemaster Deluxe - Thru Neck x 2, Squier Stagemaster 22 Fret - 1st Gen, 1999 Squier Showmaster - Anniversary Edition, Squier Showmaster, Tokai FV40 Flying V

Effects:  Ada Mp1, Peavey Rockmaster, Boss GX700 Boss SX700 * Amps:   Rocktron Velocity 300 - Koch ATR4502 - Peavey Classic 50/50
Cabs: 4 x Bugera 2 x 12"
Midi Controller: Behringer FCB1010

rnolan

Hey RG, I always liked mine, not that I use it much anymore.  What is the difference with the 'B' from the original?
Studio Rig: Stuff; Live Rig: More Stuff; Guitars: A few

herbyguitar

#192
I had a IPS 33B. It was great until it wasn't. It stopped saving presets so I got rid of it... did they have a battery  backup? If it did, I didn't know...
Jack of all trades. Master of none.
Gear List: Hell, it changes too fast to keep up with.

rnolan

I assume they have a battery to keep presets  :dunno: .  I haven't used mine in quite a while, I pulled it from my live rack and was going to include it in my studio rig but haven't got around to it..
Studio Rig: Stuff; Live Rig: More Stuff; Guitars: A few

herbyguitar

#194
Oh please don't tell me it had a battery backup. I got rid of mine a few years ago because I thought it was broke. I can be an idiot sometimes... OK, more than sometimes.
Jack of all trades. Master of none.
Gear List: Hell, it changes too fast to keep up with.