Members hermok Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I just bought a 1972 deluxe reverb and I was wondering what I should use to get that overdriven tone. Only the amp? I own a 1979 ts808 and a fulltone II which I will check out. But are there other pedals that work welll with this amp?? Clon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratoSlacker Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Happy New Amp Day! Come join the Deluxe Reverb Club: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1926576 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Whipper Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 "tube screamer" was my first thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThreeGutRock Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I use a Jekyll and Hyde and really like the sound. The Sparkle drive is also really cool for a 'clean' sounding drive, whatever that means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 rat set with lower gain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 The Deluxe Reverb will start to overdrive around 3 or so on the volume, so I guess it all depends on how much you're gonna crank it. Personally, I think TSs sound like {censored} through a DR - the amp has enough mids already, why add more? Anything with a good EQ is a must - so my vote is for a Timmy, Silver Kiss, or Skreddy Screw Driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 rat set with lower gain I like this suggestion too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hermok Posted March 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I like this suggestion too. Thanks! What model RAT is prefered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Whipper Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Personally, I think TSs sound like {censored} through a DR - the amp has enough mids already, why add more? I should have clarified: Keeley modded Tube Screamer (I forget that people use unmodified Tube Screamers ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have a 1971 Deluxe Reverb that I sometimes gig with. I just turn it up to about 8 or so and it distorts nicely on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members detour Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I play Strat's and Tele's into an early 70's Deluxe and I like to use either a Sparkle Drive or my Analogman modded Boss SD-1/TS-808 Silver Mod for overdriven tones. You can use a combination of amp volume and stomp box level (not drive) for a nice natural overdrive that cleans up well with your guitar volume knob.If I want something more, I like the Marshall Drive Master. It's an underrated pedal (IMHO), with about the most useable controls of any dirt box I've played.Congratulations on your purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hermok Posted March 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have a 1971 Deluxe Reverb that I sometimes gig with. I just turn it up to about 8 or so and it distorts nicely on its own. and you clean up with the volume knob on your guitar,eh?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tetaJ Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Timmy or Red Snapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hermok Posted March 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2008 I just ordered a ac booster and a sparkle drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members str8Angle Posted March 23, 2008 Members Share Posted March 23, 2008 A Mesa Boogie V1 Bottlerocket OD would do wonders for you're beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hermok Posted March 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 23, 2008 I just put a eminence legend speaker in it and it sounds good, but it lacks some top end. The amp breaks up very early, around 3. I also get some poping sounds and I can smell something burning when I turn up... somethings not right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hermok Posted March 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 Man just tested my 1979 ts808 and it sound total crap. I owned another one before that I used to play through a 1971 super reverb and it was perfect.. Is this a fake?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 I just ordered a ac booster and a sparkle drive Is it a newer AC Booster? 'Cause the older ones are really muddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jake.lind Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 Is this a fake?? We'll need pics to tell you for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jake.lind Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 I just put a eminence legend speaker in it and it sounds good, but it lacks some top end. The amp breaks up very early, around 3. I also get some poping sounds and I can smell something burning when I turn up... somethings not right Does the speaker impedance match up to the output transformer impedance? (8 ohms) In any case, but the original back in until you find out what it is. It's worked for 36 years without burning up, it should do that again until you find out what's wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted March 27, 2008 Members Share Posted March 27, 2008 MXR distortion + actually sounds good in front of most Fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hermok Posted March 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2008 Does the speaker impedance match up to the output transformer impedance? (8 ohms)In any case, but the original back in until you find out what it is. It's worked for 36 years without burning up, it should do that again until you find out what's wrong with it. Yes its 8 ohm... but the origional is broken:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hermok Posted April 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 I just got the ac booster and the sparkle drive. I thought the ac booster had a weird midtone gnarl to it.. Not to my taste... but the sparkle seams nice.. but somethings not right with the amp. The pedals doesnt blend in with thte amp like Im used to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hermok Posted April 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Destructobot Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 Just curious, what did you pay for the amp? I bought a '76 back in 2000 and then tuned out of the market, but it seems like silverface amps have gone through the roof since then. BTW, a DR will sound great with almost ANY pedal. . . other than a treble booster, avoid those for sure. Beyond that, my DR makes pedals sound better than any of my other amps. For something cheap and really versatile, check out a voodoo lab superfuzz. It actually works great as an overdrive, cleans up well with guitar volume, and can matches up really well with a deluxe. Of course, it can do all the high gain you want as well. As for your problems with the amp, my DR has been somewhat unreliable. In the 8 years I've owned it, it's been in the shop 4 times I think, which IMO is about 2 too many. It's actually in the shop right now for some reverb and fuse blowing issues. Best bet is to get it checked out by a good tech. If the eminence doesn't suit your tastes, try to find a deal on a used Weber 12F150 or Reverend All-Tone 1250, both are great speakers in a DR. Just be sure to get an 8 ohm version, and with the Weber try to find a 30-watt one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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