Ceriatone Forum

disclaimer:
I realize this is the same as my last reply to a thread I started "How to get rid of stiffness" but I've come to a new realization and I think my this would get more attention if its a new thread and besides, others might find it helpful too I dont know.



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I've been reading Steve and Erwin's Bluesmaster Clean Mod from way back. Basically they pointed out that the OTS have an "in your face" attack emphasis which I agree on 100%.

They also made it clear that the mod (to BM clean) made the clean more responsive with natural compression/ sustain etc. It sounds totally my thing.

Now Bluesmaster owners, are these things true then? Cause if it is, then I'm pulling the trigger for a future BM clean mod. I also like the clean to have less mids, more bass and chime. But I don't particularly like the blackface analogy with the BM. I'd like to think the BM sounds bigger and more like a deep sounding Two Rock. BM clean should be more than just Blackface clean. Is it? If so, I really think BM is really my cup of tea for real then.


>>> I've been thinking about the BM clean thing for a while too but am baffled with the thought of modifying the guts extensively as I realize this is not a simple swap-the board mod. Nik said I should make a list of parts needed for the mod. But frankly I don't have the ability to discern which components should be swapped out if I want the amp to have BM clean but stock OTS non hrm drive. (BTW I like my OTS drive just as it is, though it could still improve on some things like cleaner bass and more overtones/ feedback). And btw the JM mod which they say now is standard on the BM's is such a sweet bonus for me.

So any thoughs /help would be greatly appreciated.

Does anybody have a layout of a Bluesmaster Clean non HRM OTS?

Thanks a lot,
Nico

The BM Clean can do Tweed Bassman to Blackface and everything in between. It is quite big, bold, and VERY responsive. Boosted cleans, whether via PAB or an outside boost are quite amazing. The Bluesmaster is really a different animal, indeed.

Stop it I'm gonna cry.

Lol PAB on at all times huh. THat's really a mid scooped amp compared to OTS. I cant switch that PAB on, it sounds awfully humped on any application.

With the BM.. PAB on 100% of the time, on both channels sounds the best to me.

I like the Bassman comparison. Very much Fender Brownface territory.

HRK

Yes I might do the same thing Gregg did with his 2x12. But I have to have the budget first. In the mean time I hope I get to try more tubes.   8)

One thing is certain, the Bluesmaster lets you find YOUR tone, whatever that may be. I think it is one of the most flexible amps ever built. That can make it frustrating to nail your tone down at first, but once you get it, you got it!

Gregg