Members redEL34 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Members Share Posted July 1, 2019 Ever carry an amp on the subway? Oh, I see. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Red Ant Posted July 1, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2019 Then pimp it out with a greenback and some NOS tubes. $250 bucks. This guy rambles but fast forward the results speak for themselves. He edits it by unplugging the cord and plugging in the other, so look for the white cord. Damn impressive for $250, apparently fine the way it is, but pimp it out and make it a real winner! Definitely the NOS tubes, but I'd skip the greenback - imho not the best choice for this type of amp. I'd go with a lower-wattage Creamback instead, it would get awfully ratty with a greenback in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Red Ant Posted July 1, 2019 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2019 Ever carry an amp on the subway? For about 20 years, yeah Though truth be told, I took a LOT of cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Ugh, why would you do that? Don't knock it until you try it - those Tech 21 amp sim pedals actually sound pretty darned good running direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arcadesonfire Posted July 1, 2019 Members Share Posted July 1, 2019 I dunno about Tech 21s.... I've never enjoyed playing through any at stores, and I've always had the experience that direct boxes don't take my pedals very well. 15 watts would certainly be loud enough for any of my needs... it's just that the little tubes don't produce much bass in my experience. When I've run stereo through my EL34 Traynor and my friend's Egnator Tweaker (with 6V6s) in the space, it sounds pretty much like I'm still just playing with an EL34 amp. Compared to running in stereo with my Hot Rod Deluxe, it sounds like i've put on a filter drastically cutting everything below 400 hz. I'll figure out my predicament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members redEL34 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Members Share Posted July 1, 2019 Definitely the NOS tubes, but I'd skip the greenback - imho not the best choice for this type of amp. I'd go with a lower-wattage Creamback instead, it would get awfully ratty with a greenback in it. I was looking at the Creamback, just never heard of them, or what they might be good in, until actually looking for a speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members redEL34 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Members Share Posted July 1, 2019 Don't knock it until you try it - those Tech 21 amp sim pedals actually sound pretty darned good running direct. I have one of those Joyo knockoffs. It`s pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members redEL34 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Members Share Posted July 1, 2019 Definitely the NOS tubes, but I'd skip the greenback - imho not the best choice for this type of amp. I'd go with a lower-wattage Creamback instead, it would get awfully ratty with a greenback in it. OK, power tubes..you`re the person to sort this out. I`m(or other people) are confused about the Reflektor tubes. Some say the 6n14n-k is different than a 6p14p-k. and/or one is better than the other. Isn`t it the same tube? Just n=p? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jorhay1 Posted July 2, 2019 Members Share Posted July 2, 2019 I actually had a GC sales rep tell me to just buy, then return something years ago when I inquired about renting some PA gear I needed for a party. I just couldn't bring myself to do it. It just felt "wrong" to me, so I called up some friends at Yamaha, and they hooked me up with a PA loaner for the party for free. Believe it or not, sometimes there actually are advantages to being me. Fortunately for the rest of us you’re not the only one with a heart of gold. “You will find peace of mind if you look way down in your heart and soul. Don’t hesitate ‘cause the world seems cold. Stay young at heart, ‘cause you’re never old.” ~EWF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members meedlymeedly Posted July 16, 2019 Members Share Posted July 16, 2019 Yes! They looook so cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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