Dizzy 30 channel 2issue

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« on: December 16, 2009, 02:55:32 AM »

I just got my used Dizzy 30 head today. Channel 1 is absolutely perfect (the bass & treble channel), it even has a PPIMV mod where channel 1 low input was. It gets great cleans and some real nice overdrives with the master volume.

Now, channel 2 is laid out as standard. When I pop the volume up all the way and take the master up it stays clean all the way, there is no breakup/ overdrive in the tone whatsoever. The volume gets louder but no tonal breakup. Can anyone assist and lets start with the most basic of basic suggestions as sometimes I overlook the obvious. All help is much appreciated and this is my first post so wish me luck!


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Re: Dizzy 30 channel 2issue

« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2009, 07:35:36 PM »

Honestly, I could never get distortion (decent) from the EF86 channel by itself. Level turned up and it had a very nice breakup area, but louder than that it just went... louder.. kind of what you explained. But messing with the MV I could get some dirty tones (not that I liked them as the best, but they were there).

After installing the VVR (Powerscalling), things changed radically... now I can even use this amp without pedals... both channels are now overdriving really really nice. The EF86 is now giving rocking tones that may cover hardrock easily. Add a little boost and whoo!

Remember that you can use the 15 watt mode to get overdrive at lower levels. Again, with VVR installed I still preffer the 30watt mode, tone is much more round...

Good luck!


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« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2009, 04:01:38 AM »

thanks Alwalt! I think I may have to get your suggested mod done. I know this amp has the potential to sound as good as an original DC30.


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« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2009, 06:10:22 PM »

Yep. I fogot to mention I still have the original EH EF86 Nik supplied. Maybe the substition of this tube may help too, some people swear by swapping it with a NOS Mullard...

Good luck


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