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Ceriatone / SSS / Re: SSS - indication of interest
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on: March 13, 2012, 09:22:56 AM
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I think it's sounding very versatile, with NM playing it can't go wrong. The overdrive was most surprising, I like it.  Very addictive reverb too.... |
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Ceriatone / Overtone / Re: Another newbie wanting to build/mod HRM -> advice???
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on: February 27, 2012, 01:11:52 PM
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You've tried a 2 d-clones. Based on that you want to mod your bluesmaster. That's like playing on a Marshall Plexi and than decide to buy a JCM800 with the intention to mod it. Makes no sense! The current transformers Nik is supplying are very good. I built and modded a fair amount of OTS amps. With a Clator you don't need a attenuator. The unique thing with the clator and a dclone is that you don't need to overload the Phase inverter tube to get a good overdrive sound. Off course louder is better, I can't concur that. Just play your amp and then decide if it's worth to mod it. Most options you mentioned are doable and some are very pricey in terms of manhours. FWIW: Non_HRM amps(like a regular overtone or a FM) have a looser feel; maybe you're attracted to that feel. HRM amps can feel very stiff; some like it some don't. Edit: I see you're from the Netherlands; maybe you can check out this one(not mine): http://www.gitaarmarkt.nl/index.php?ct=gitvers&md=details&id=153591 |
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Ceriatone / Overtone / Re: What's the deal on RG400 cables, c-lators, and OTSes?
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on: November 28, 2011, 11:16:49 AM
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The RG400 cable is no high capicitance cable!
It's actually very low. It works well together with the High impendance fx loop of the amp.
Due to the high impedance, every shielded cable will smooth things out.
With this cable you will have smoothing, but not too much. It's not magic or something, just a scientific fact which you can choose to work for your/ or against your amps sound.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
General speaking: if you use a Clator; a cap on the amps master volume is recomendable.(Like the FM100)
If you don't use a Clator omit the cap on the amps master volume.
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Ceriatone / Overtone / Re: RG 400 Cables
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on: October 29, 2011, 12:25:22 PM
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From what I've heard from a local tv guy that I know,
the RG-58 cable is nearly the same as RG-400.
I don't know if he's right, but it seems to be a lot
easier to find the RG-58 in stores.
RG58 has more attenuation on the high frq. and has a solid core which will break when using it in your mobile setup. |
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Ceriatone / Overtone / Re: OTS Ford Model vs HRM BM clean channel
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on: September 08, 2011, 08:14:16 AM
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Due to the postion of the circuit whatever cable you use will always end in a high freq. loss. The RG400 is attenuating less compared to a normal cable. But still there is a noticable loss of high freq. So yes it smooths out , but not too much compared to a regular cable. So, and sorry if I don't understand completely, is the purpose of RG-400 cable to smooth out the high end by attenuating (length/resistance) OR preserve as much high end as possible (high quality cable). Or maybe both, I can imagine certain harsher frequencies being tamed, but others untouched?
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Ceriatone / Overtone / Re: OTS Ford Model vs HRM BM clean channel
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on: September 07, 2011, 08:26:32 AM
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Bold: I agree on the description, but RG400 isn't a high capacitance cable actually it is very low capacitance and normally used to transfer fe. radio signals where a minimum loss is required. The HRM Bluesmaster and the serial #102 "Ojai" Robben Ford amp are 2 completely different sounding amps. Both sound great in there own right although.
The Ford amp has a Skyliner clean tonestack with NON-HRM OD it has more "chime'y" clean tones, and a much more focused OD w/ an almost horn like sound. This voicing has a Ratio control to balance the clean and Overdrive.It is also a very bright amp because of the large Master Volume Bright cap. The brightness is tamed with high pF (aka capacitance) RG-400 cables and a Dumbleator, also giving the amp an overall smoothing effect and increasing harmonic bloom and adding compression. A very "fast" response and a great sounding amp that all your tonal nuances will come out (good or bad LOL).
The Bluesmaster has a Bluesmaster (Marshall/tweed Fender) style clean tonestack with HRM "bluesmaster OD". The cleans are very girthy and has more Bass content that other voicing's. The Overdrive is also very fat sounding giving a broad range of Overdrive tones. The Bluesmaster also has a Bluesmaster Phase inverter (ala Marshall) and has less "clean headroom" then all the other voicing's. In addition it has separate Master volume controls for the clean and Overdrive. This amp also sounds better with a Dumbleator (but no need for high pF cables).
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Ceriatone / Overtone / Re: Questions about new FM100
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on: September 02, 2011, 08:35:26 AM
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I'm glad you liked it. On the cables; I'll PM you. The FM serie is pretty much good as it is. If you like a brighter sound for your cleans you might wanna try Electrovoice EVM12L speakers. They have more high content but there is no fizz on the OD. On the other hand this speaker does need some serious time to settle before getting a nice tone. Erwin; So about two meters from Amp out to Clator and two back. Are you using regular guitar cables for send/return? I guess RG400 cable isn't very flexible. does the cable brand matter (different values maybe?) I'd like to try it, but I have no idea how to solder jack plugs to that cable... Erm, I actually have no idea how to solder period  On that note; If I ask really nice, could I possibly order a set from you Erwin? Coming back to the amp itself; I tested your recommended settings with a bit more volume last night and was pleasantly surprised! The OD was woody but smooth, the amp went into feedback really nice, I think with a little more hours on the speakers and amp this should turn out really nice! All the bright switches off seems to work for me OD-wise. Raising the presence and opening up the tone controls solved my PAB volume jump as well, thanks. But I still have the feeling my cleans sound better with bright on the amp on. I'm not going to do any mods before I've had a chance to gig it a couple of times, but should the need arise, what would be my options for having clean with bright on and OD with it off? (besides reaching around when I go into Robben-mode  ) Without going into technical blabla; lenght determines high content and the RG400 is a very high quality cable. The connection from the amp to the clator isn't supposed to be that long, the output of the amp and the output of the clator have a high impedance which even in a amp with suitable wire it is normally about 10cm max. Using long cable or low quality cable is very significant in the high freq. Anyway; hearing is believing. I'm not going back to regular cables.
Aw, now you've made me very curious ;-) Anyway, when you have some time, I'd love to hear about it. Just found a post from a guy with a Quinn 183 who also uses them. Length determines the effect?
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