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    [quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' post='63127' date='Sep 20 2007, 02:57 PM']I just double checked my schematics file to be sure, the fuse for the Twin 1968-1982 was 2.5 amp/110v. That would make a UK version 1.25 amp at 220v. Reissue versions woudn't be siginificantly larger. A 12 amp/220v fuse is large enough for arc welding, and your shop should know that. Since they don't, and they can't fix it either, that would serve as notice that they should be avoided in the future. BTW, the hum is probably from power supply caps that are in need of replacement.[/quote]

    I'm with Bill on this one. They don't know what they are doing. I have a Pro Tube Twin and that has a 2A fuse (main) and the internal fuse is a 5A fuse - off the top off my head. If it's the same Pro Tube Twin as I have got (the tremolo equipped two channel amp), the 5A internal fuse goes from time to time (I think it has gone twice in 3 years). If the internal fuse goes, you'll have to take the chassis out to replace it. It is in a fuse holder just off the main board. If this fuse goes, you'll see the tubes light, but you'll only get the heaters.

    A cap change may well be in order as Bill says. If it hasn't been used for a while, the caps may have gone bad. They don't make 'em like they used to. These amps are quite hard on components... expect at least a set of tubes a year - most due to the fact that they are hanging upside down, inches away from a pair of speakers...

    This amp shouldn't need sending back to Fender unless the boards are whacked. Any amp tech worth their salt should fix this in a jiffy.

    PS - don't even think about doing anything yourself unless you know what you are doing. Fairly big caps inside that beast and they will give you heart a little bit of a tickle...

    new valves for my pre amp.

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    [quote name='brycebites' post='55226' date='Sep 4 2007, 12:59 PM']What are the stock valves?
    82's might be too low gain. Try some Mullard ECC81/12at7/CV4024 or some US 5751's like Phillips JAN or GE.[/quote]

    Ah Mullard AT7. My favourite AT7 - my top choice for reverb driver in my Fender Twin also. As drive tube they are very smooth and very, very quiet (in terms of unwanted noise not in terms of volume or gain) They will give you a much smoother, less aggresive drive - could be exactly what you are wanting. I'd defo agree with brycebites and say that the Mullard is the top choice to try out for your needs.

    Try Tube Amp Doctor for repro tubes if cost is a factor. I find their range of tubes great sounding for the money.

    Advise on pre-amp

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    [quote name='carlosfandango' post='54872' date='Sep 3 2007, 06:31 PM']hello!
    We just got some new active speakers for our PA and I bought our trusty QSC poweramp with the ambition to build a loud and ballsy pre/power amp set up. I'm looking for somehting rahter differnet to my iAmp - I'm thinking not so high-tech but more rootsy and ballsy, but still witht he versatility a pre/poweramp offers.
    Ampeg? V-Type? Almebic? Live 6?

    So - what do you suggest? What's your experiences?[/quote]

    Lets throw this one into the equation... [url="http://www.demeteramps.com/products/basspreamps/vtbp201s.html"]http://www.demeteramps.com/products/basspr...s/vtbp201s.html[/url]

    2x10's with a 4ohm rating?

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    [quote name='The_D' post='54528' date='Sep 3 2007, 02:16 AM']Does anyone have much experience with 4ohm cabs? I am looking for a 2x10 cab but my Ashdown head unit likes to run off 4ohms so that is what I have been looking for.

    Trouble is most of the 10's I have found are rated at 8ohms and I have only really found the Peavey models that go to 4. Does anyone know of other companies that have 4 ohm 10's?

    I will be looking for a second hand cab as I find you get better deals going used but if I am relying on finding a Peavey cab alone then I may be waiting for a while :)[/quote]

    If you are looking for good cheaper cabs, it may pay you to look at the Yamaha 2x10 - BBT210S . Pretty good performing cabs for the money. Even new, they have a very attractive rrp.

    As for other cabs out there, there are a few companies who make 4 ohm cabs, EBS for starters, Aguilar, Eden (+Nemesis), SWR, Peavey (as you say) - in fact, a lot of the top end companied manufacture them.

    If you want to keep costs down though, I would defo recommend the Yammy...

    Need to get funky, but in a small way.

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    [quote name='dave_bass5' post='53397' date='Aug 31 2007, 02:56 PM']Thanks for the info.
    Im pretty much set on getting the EBS now. mainly for its size. As i wont really be depending on it im not to bothered how it sounds as long as i can get a sound like the ones on the website.
    I do have a Aphex PF so if i find the levels getting out of hand i can use that (although i dont at the moment).
    Ill be running the filter after my AKG reciever, do you think ill run in to any problems? Guess ill just have to keep my ears open for any extra distortion.[/quote]

    No worries. You will be able to get the sounds off the website if you spend the time fiddling. It's certainly not a plug and play pefal - find the sweet spots and get some masking tape and mark them! Having said that, it is a great pedal - I certainly dig mine, but I do find it frustrating with one of the most important knobs being inside the case!

    Running the filter post the receiver won't give you any problems as long as the signal isn't too hot. At the end of the day, you are not changing the level of the input from your bass transmitter to you receiver. If anything is going to start peaking, it's the front end of the amp (assuming that your filter is directly in front of your amp). You have the Aphex though so you should sort that out if there is a peaking problem - just stick it after the filter to calm the peaks.

    Remember, there is no wrong or right (despite what loads of people will try and tell you on here), it's all about experimentation and what works for you. Sure, people can guide you with what they've done or (in most cases) what they would do but listen to your own ears.

    TD650 vs Fafner

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    [quote name='bassbloke' post='53308' date='Aug 31 2007, 12:45 PM']The FAFNER also goes up to 11, so it's one louder than the TD650.[/quote]

    The TD650 goes up to 11.

    [quote name='The Funk' post='53354' date='Aug 31 2007, 01:57 PM']Doesn't Marcus Miller use the Fafner?[/quote]

    Marcus users the HD350 (or a pair of HD350s) and 4x10s

    Need to get funky, but in a small way.

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    The EBS pedal is pretty good, takes a while to find the sweet spot (the key thing is to get the pot inside adjusted to your setup).

    A good alternative is the EMMA Discumbobulator. It's got a wide range of usable sounds and it's a good performing pedal for the price.

    There are loads of good filter pedals out there. I am sure it's only a matter of time before somebody comes along and starts uttering words like Frostwave, Chunk Systems, Mutron (and all the clones etc) but out of the ones that I have tried, the Agent 00 Funk (but it sounds like the case may be too big for your liking), the EBS and the EMMA are my favourites.

    Just a warning, some filters really pump the bass so it may be worth investing in a compressor (in addition to any compressor that may be on your amp) because they'll proper rag your speakers if you are not careful!

    Hope you find something which suits your needs anyway.

    TD650 vs Fafner

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    Posted · Edited by EBS_freak

    [quote name='Aussiephoenix' post='53259' date='Aug 31 2007, 12:00 PM']To my ears the Fafner is grittier, rockier, while the td650 is more Hifi sounding.[/quote]

    Pretty much nailed it there. The Fafner has less frills than the TD650. Check out the TD650's effects loop compared to the Fafner... Parallel/series loop. Extra 30W RMS. Umm chicken head knobs on the Fafner...

    Amp Covers

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    [url="http://www.d2fcovers.com"]http://www.d2fcovers.com[/url]

    Tom Palmer makes really excellent covers - and even though they are from the states and you'll need to get them through customs, they are well worth it. I haven't found any covers that come close to the quality of these bad boys yet.

    Do I Need A 410 Or Will 210 Suffice?

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    If you are going to be playing at any sort of volume, you will really will benefit from the 4x10 setup... however, your back and the general effort involved after a gig when loading the car and getting the gear back in the house is a bit of a git.

    I went for two 2x10 cabs and its one of the best moves I made. I can fit the 2 cabs on their ends next to each other in the boot of the car, something I could never do with a 4x10. It may cost you a little extra, but I think the hassle factor of the 4x10 is well worth taking into account and maybe investing a little extra money...

    As an aside, you will get the full power from your head/combo (e.g. a 2x10 combo with a 2x10 extension). I have found myself putting the speakers in all different combination. Short of space? Stack the speakers vertically. Want seperation/monitors, play with one speaker one side of the stage, one the other. I've even had the speakers on a shelf to make more room on the floor for the drummer. Of course, when I do the small quiet jazz noodle gigs, I take just the 2x10. It works for me, it may work for you.

    Get a couple of Warwick 2x10s or a couple of Edens and you'll have no problems.

    SOLD EBS Northern Light Titanium Nickel Bass Strings

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    [quote name='BassJase' post='40811' date='Aug 3 2007, 10:44 AM']Whats the gauge dude? If they're .40s or .45s i'll have 'em off ya'.
    Cheers amigo.[/quote]

    Can't remember if they are the 40s or the 45s but they are one of the following -

    Name 4 strings 5 strings
    Medium Light 40, 60, 80, 100 +125
    Classic Medium 45, 65, 85, 105 +128

    I think I would have gone for the Classic Mediums. OK - I'll confirm tonight. PayPal ok?

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