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After the success of using a TC Nova reverb with the OTS without a Klein-u-lator I thought I would try the Nova delay. It has exactly the same max input level of +16dBu which is calibrated in a similar way to the Reverb. here is a quick video.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-pMLIWKJUHA

I'll gig with it tomorrow to see how it performs at gig volume.

John

Only just figured out why I couldn't see this video, somehow youtube cookies were being rejected. Anyway, nice playing John. Have you tried either of these with a long ish cable, not necessarily long enough to get to a pedal board, but maybe just to sit on the floor by the amp? Any loss of signal quality?

Thanks

Hywel Harris

Hi Hywel,

Not really thought of it. They sit nicely on top of the head cab. I use both last week. However there should be no problem with noise with the huge signal level on the FX loop.

I'll try two guitar leads and let you know....

Sorry for slight delay, I've been "Dr Ika'ing" my Ceriatone. Wow !!!

John

How far have you gone? I really like the snubber cap mods. Haven't done the PAB volume mod or the OD gain mod ( inplace of the Rock/Jazz switch) yet.

I initially ripped out parts and wiring associated with PAB, Rock/Jazz , and FET.
Don't need them, don't want them .....

I then installed the Boost and 100K slope resistor, and bright mod.
I gigged with this last weekend and it was a total pleasure. All my concerns about clean solos tone have gone. And the "o/d" plus "new boost" is totally awesome.
If I stopped now I would be 100% happy.

Lucky enough to live just down the round to Dr Ika so had a day test driving his OTS and comparing with my initial mods, very similar  ;)

This weekend I am doing the following, which will mostly be switchable.
high/med/low drive toggle. Don't think I need this as "o/d" plus "boost" is fine.
27k , 0.01uf and 250K level.
Feedback mod on V1 0.05 / v470uF switch.  ( bluesmaster mod )
Snubber mods, all switchable.
50uf caps across the existing 100uF.

Will make the amp very flexible, but as I say I was in tone heaven last weekend at the gigs with only the first few mods, and the MV was only at 3 !

I owe Dr Ika a HUGE drink  ;D

John

I think you'll like the V1 and V2 switching mods. Make it sound bigger to my ear.

Not sure about dispensing with the FET yet. I need an acoustic (don't own one) to try through the normal input just to see if I can manage without the FET. I do find that by cranking Treble to 6, Mid to 7 and Bass to 8 then the PAB, whilst it alters the tone, the level change is more useable.

I had done some of the other mods as part of the JZ mods earlier. ie the additional 50uF caps.

You owe me nothing my friend!
It was great pleasure to test amps, cabs and guitars.
I loved your Telecaster, it sounded great in your hands.

Best wishes

Hi guys,

I've had OTS since late May, and Nova Delay since August. Delay is in the loop and I have it on the floor next to the footswitch. I decided to try it, because my vintage AD-9 delay sucked some tone when I had it in the loop.

I have no complaints about the delay sounds. Because the amp itself is a bit on the bright side, the longish cables compensate the final result a bit. No Kleinulator.

Proper working of the ducking effect in Nova delay requires a calibration procedure, and for that I need to remember how to activate it in the delay unit. I need to do this every time I change my settings to different playing situations (gig, home, rehearsals...). If the loop would be before master volume, I wouldn't have to worry about this. For the basic delays, the level calibration is not that critical.

I haven't tried other delay pedals with OTS so I cannot say if Nova is better or worse,  but it works fine for me. It's a keeper.

-Pasi

Just got home from our first gig for absolutely ages to find I've managed to get a Nova Reverb off ebay.

Thanks John for the heads up on these units. Will keep my eye open for a nova delay now.