Anybody try the reverb mod in guitar player magazine?

surfneptune

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 01:49 PM

The issue with Sonny Landreth has a mod where you put in a small shim, that according to Gerald Weber makes the reverb better...

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Ruhar

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 01:51 PM

Tom, can you elaborate more on what the exact mod is? Where is the shim placed?
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surfneptune

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 02:10 PM

I am at work and Don't have the issue here. And I don't know how to describe the mod. I'll post it later unless someone beats me to it.

Sorry..

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 05:39 PM

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 05:59 PM

Thanks. I need to try that on my Super Reverb, whose reverb is extra crashy when I play at home, although nowhere else.

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MelWaldorf

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 06:09 PM

I've shimmed transducers before. It helps increase the reverb, but if the tank has been bumped around enough to make the transducers loose, chances are the wire from the RCA to the transducer has some broken wires in it too, so fix them too. At least in my experience.

I've also run the reverb out into the normal channel. This creates huge reverb, though I didn't find it very useful compared to an outboard. Fun to play around with though.

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reventlos

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 10:39 PM

I had a Vibrolux Reverb with the Channel 1 mod using the 3 knobs for reverb (done by Kendrick, if I recall). It was neat and fairly versatile, but does not in any way shape or form get you the guitar-into-the tank-into-the-amp sound. Just my $.02, YMMV.

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Mr_Reverb63

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 11:20 PM

would putting a shim on am outboard reverb tank work also? and also, can this cause any damage to the unit?

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 11:28 PM

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Mr_Reverb63

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Posted on Aug 28 2008 11:34 PM

mmm im going to try this mod on my tank, to see what the difference is. might be good might be bad haha

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dannylectro

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Posted on Aug 29 2008 11:25 AM

Tried the mod on my reissue'63 Fender Reverb Unit last night and I noticed the reverb seemed to be more powerful but with less decay. Is this how it's supposed to sound with this mod? It seems to be a "cleaner", tighter sound but I kind of miss the splashy, crashy decay.

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DeadRanchHands

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Posted on Sep 09 2008 05:37 AM

I had the same experience - I prefer it without the mod.

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eddiekatcher

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Posted on Nov 12 2008 10:18 AM

Did I mention that I never "kick" my reverb unit?.................................ed

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Posted on Nov 12 2008 10:27 AM

eddiekatcher
Did I mention that I never "kick" my reverb unit?.................................ed

Blasphemy

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Kman1

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Posted on Nov 12 2008 10:51 AM

Mr_Reverb63
mmm im going to try this mod on my tank, to see what the difference is. might be good might be bad haha

Tell me how it turns out, I want to try it.

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surfneptune Joined: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 923	Posted on Aug 28 2008 01:49 PM The issue with Sonny Landreth has a mod where you put in a small shim, that according to Gerald Weber makes the reverb better... — THe NEpTuNeS Top
Ruhar Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA	Posted on Aug 28 2008 01:51 PM Tom, can you elaborate more on what the exact mod is? Where is the shim placed? Thanks! — Ryan The Secret Samurai Website The Secret Samurai on Facebook Top
surfneptune Joined: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 923	Posted on Aug 28 2008 02:10 PM I am at work and Don't have the issue here. And I don't know how to describe the mod. I'll post it later unless someone beats me to it. Sorry.. — THe NEpTuNeS Top
Surfgitar Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 1342 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida	Posted on Aug 28 2008 05:39 PM image image — CUTBACK Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Aug 28 2008 05:59 PM Thanks. I need to try that on my Super Reverb, whose reverb is extra crashy when I play at home, although nowhere else. Top
MelWaldorf Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 646	Posted on Aug 28 2008 06:09 PM I've shimmed transducers before. It helps increase the reverb, but if the tank has been bumped around enough to make the transducers loose, chances are the wire from the RCA to the transducer has some broken wires in it too, so fix them too. At least in my experience. I've also run the reverb out into the normal channel. This creates huge reverb, though I didn't find it very useful compared to an outboard. Fun to play around with though. Mel Top
reventlos Joined: May 23, 2006 Posts: 209 Costa Mesa	Posted on Aug 28 2008 10:39 PM I had a Vibrolux Reverb with the Channel 1 mod using the 3 knobs for reverb (done by Kendrick, if I recall). It was neat and fairly versatile, but does not in any way shape or form get you the guitar-into-the tank-into-the-amp sound. Just my $.02, YMMV. Top
Mr_Reverb63 Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 916 San Pablo, CA	Posted on Aug 28 2008 11:20 PM would putting a shim on am outboard reverb tank work also? and also, can this cause any damage to the unit? — -Zanti Instagram: My IG Combo Tezeta IG Top
zak Joined: Sep 24, 2007 Posts: 2728	Posted on Aug 28 2008 11:28 PM This post has been removed by the author. Last edited: Sep 23, 2009 19:04:49 Top
Mr_Reverb63 Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 916 San Pablo, CA	Posted on Aug 28 2008 11:34 PM mmm im going to try this mod on my tank, to see what the difference is. might be good might be bad haha — -Zanti Instagram: My IG Combo Tezeta IG Top
dannylectro Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 360 Orange, CA	Posted on Aug 29 2008 11:25 AM Tried the mod on my reissue'63 Fender Reverb Unit last night and I noticed the reverb seemed to be more powerful but with less decay. Is this how it's supposed to sound with this mod? It seems to be a "cleaner", tighter sound but I kind of miss the splashy, crashy decay. Top
DeadRanchHands Joined: Apr 15, 2008 Posts: 1281	Posted on Sep 09 2008 05:37 AM I had the same experience - I prefer it without the mod. — http://www.reverbnation.com/thedeadranchhands http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZEW74mHjQk Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2764 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Nov 12 2008 10:18 AM Did I mention that I never "kick" my reverb unit?.................................ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25309 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Nov 12 2008 10:27 AM eddiekatcher Did I mention that I never "kick" my reverb unit?.................................ed Blasphemy — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Kman1 Joined: Aug 29, 2008 Posts: 694 Surf City	Posted on Nov 12 2008 10:51 AM Mr_Reverb63 mmm im going to try this mod on my tank, to see what the difference is. might be good might be bad haha Tell me how it turns out, I want to try it. — Sonichris I also like to think that all early 60's fender equipment is happy to be playing surf music again. After all, its the music it was meant to play. Top

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