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Does it make them push in easier???
Hot Rodding a DSL40C???
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Does it make them push in easier???
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Robert, I didn't think to notice because I really just used it on one set of tubes in my JMP 1987 and have as yet to do so with the 6550's 12 ax7's in my Super. I will try some in my Laney and Super and report back once I do.
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Progressing.....
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syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
Ultra gain is only at 3. What happens at 5?
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Starts to lose definition....but that '3' setting is on Lead 2!
ChasFred
Ambassador of Smooth Operations
This is the stuff all the PRO shops use. Not cheap but is great. I personally have used it for YEaRS!
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Lead 1 gain goes to dial position 7
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I have to say I am beyond grateful for the use of ChasFred's TS-9. I couldn't have done this without it.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
I offered to send u mine plus others, first. Remember.
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Noted. No playing favorites here...just crediting our buddy ChasFred.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Just ribbing u both.
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Breaking News:
A music colleague and I were chatting on the smoke deck this morning (I don't smoke) and the progress on the DSL40C came up. As we discussed the topic, he reached in his bag and pulled out a boxed tube.
He said, "This is the magic bean. Trust me. Try it only in V1."
I then fitted the following:
V1: GE 12AU7
V2: Marshall ECC83S
V3: JJ ECC83MG
V4: JJ 5751
Holy Biscuits!!! I was expecting no changes, but the improvement was phenomenal. No volume loss, but whereas I couldn't run the gain on Lead 2 above 1-2 on the dial, I was now rattling the walls at noon on the dial.
Lead 1 gain can now be cranked to 8-9 without muddiness.
This single tube has produced the single biggest change in the DSL40C's behavior - more than a speaker swap - and second only to the TS-9 of ChasFred.
Incredible!!!!
Photo taken on Lead 2 with Tone Shift pressed "In."
A music colleague and I were chatting on the smoke deck this morning (I don't smoke) and the progress on the DSL40C came up. As we discussed the topic, he reached in his bag and pulled out a boxed tube.
He said, "This is the magic bean. Trust me. Try it only in V1."
I then fitted the following:
V1: GE 12AU7
V2: Marshall ECC83S
V3: JJ ECC83MG
V4: JJ 5751
Holy Biscuits!!! I was expecting no changes, but the improvement was phenomenal. No volume loss, but whereas I couldn't run the gain on Lead 2 above 1-2 on the dial, I was now rattling the walls at noon on the dial.
Lead 1 gain can now be cranked to 8-9 without muddiness.
This single tube has produced the single biggest change in the DSL40C's behavior - more than a speaker swap - and second only to the TS-9 of ChasFred.
Incredible!!!!
Photo taken on Lead 2 with Tone Shift pressed "In."
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I have Deoxit F5 Fader Cleaner & Lubricant in stock.
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Me neither!!!!
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All tests performed with 2016 Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute 498T in custom spray can Aztec Gold.
Bocc69
Ambassador of Metal Health
I have a single 12 extension cab for my DSL40c. I've even used my cabinet. And it surely brings the amp to life a bit....but for me, it kind of defeats the purpose of having a small, manageable combo amp.
I think it's a good amp overall, but it has its limitations for sure, most of which you discuss in detail. . I've replaced the tubes, but I've never gotten it back to where it was when I first brought it home.
At the band room, I use the "house" ibanez tube amp. No idea of the model, it sucks, and I hate it. But, that little ibanez amp is the number one upgrade to making my DSL40 sound great!!
I think it's a good amp overall, but it has its limitations for sure, most of which you discuss in detail. . I've replaced the tubes, but I've never gotten it back to where it was when I first brought it home.
At the band room, I use the "house" ibanez tube amp. No idea of the model, it sucks, and I hate it. But, that little ibanez amp is the number one upgrade to making my DSL40 sound great!!