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Re: Moody

« Reply #30 on: June 30, 2011, 04:54:08 PM »

Quote from: mcinku on June 30, 2011, 10:46:14 AM

Quote from: Steven_nl on June 30, 2011, 09:41:17 AM

Sorry for my ignorance but I thought the whole point was to even out the voltage and making sure it always is 220V?
I sometimes feel voltage drops changes the sound. But I must confess this is based on knowledge just on gut feeling.

You are right but a device which keeps the voltage at 220V is not cheap... that's why I decided that at least I should have a voltmeter. This way I can at least see what's going on with the wall voltage.

Exactly, I would've owned a true regulator long ago if t wasn't that even a mid level one is in the $700 to $1000 range. Like this one. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/P1800AR/


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Re: Moody

« Reply #31 on: July 01, 2011, 12:50:30 AM »

yeah, they are quite pricey, that's why i don't have one. I just have a line filter power strip, that's about it.

Oh, popped the 6L6WGB's out and put the TAD 6L6WGC's back in, turned the Sag off, and biased it back to a more D-Style rating of 40ma. I miss that saginess and crunchiness at times, but overall the amp sounds like it's supposed to (quick attack, more singing sustain, less dark, etc) and it has got to be safer. I guess i'll have to wait until i get the cathode bypass switch installed to explore the saggy side with less fuss Wink


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Overdrive is like peanut butter. Some like it crunchy, some like it creamy.
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Re: Moody

« Reply #32 on: August 30, 2011, 04:31:11 PM »

i would try a 240/240 power inverter regulator (australia uses 240V) as used with many generators to regulate the output and keep it constant.

they are much cheper than power conditioners and the output Voltage is filtered and fixed

you get them on ebay for about $200

have a look at item 390339897302

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Re: Moody

« Reply #33 on: November 28, 2011, 06:49:50 AM »

So, turns out my BM isn't moody at all. Turns out it was the brand new set of Monster Cable "Rock" Series i have been using off and on. I noticed by accident, because i had one plugged into my guitar then into a boost pedal, then a cable that i have had for literally 20 years from the pedal to the amp. I wanted to take the boost pedal off, so pulled it out of the line and then plugged my guitar in with the older cable. My dound was noticeably brighter and fuller. I kept using it for a few days, and sure as heck, my tone was very consistent. So, i took the Monsters back and traded em in for two Vox Coil cables, having heard nothing but good things about from my buddies. I gotta say, those Vox Coil cables live up to their hype, and I had change back!

What's strange is that i have two less expensive Monster Cables going from my c-lator out to my effects (10 feet each) and there is no drop in tone from those at all. I even plugged in straight from the guitar to the amp with em, and they didn't have any tone drop like their more expensive counterparts. Only thing i can figure is that the "Rock" series is for more "modern" rock sounds that don't need much high end, or maybe better suited for a light bodied guitar or something, who knows.

Anyway, i'm glad to say my amp isn't as moody as i thought

Gregg


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Re: Moody

« Reply #34 on: November 28, 2011, 11:45:49 AM »

I actually found mine to be great with a strat. I just decided I really wasn't a strat guy. I actually made that decision back in 1992, but I figured I'd give em one more shot Wink


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Re: Moody

« Reply #35 on: November 28, 2011, 02:24:22 PM »

the HRM is counter intuitive in settings ......for a les paul i tend to back off the input gain and leave the bright inactive
for a strat...i wind up the input gain and pull out the bright switch....and also back off the mids.... the amp somehow responds better to singles like this....it shines and is ever so nasty


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Re: Moody

« Reply #36 on: December 02, 2011, 05:59:03 PM »

Regarding power conditioners, Guys, try the Furman m8x-2. It's a $50 power conditioner in a rack space. Right now, it just sits on the amp. Really does a lot to even out the waves.


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