Re: Fw: [Harp-L] Original 64 Fender Deluxe blackface amp questions

[nonidesign@xxxxxxx]

now THATZ what I'm talkin' about. Thanks much Splash!

-------------- Original message from "Splash" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: -------------- 


> After installing the three-wire cord and disconnecting the polarity switch, I 
> start by swapping preamp tubes to allow for turning up the volume knob more 
> before feeding back. 12AU7's for 12AX7's if that's not enough growl before 
> howl, I try 12AY7's. 
> 
> I'd write to Dick Weber at Weber Speakers and tell him what sound you want and 
> he will tell you which of his speakers will do it for you. That is if you don't 
> like the sound the amp already has. 
> 
> And then Play with it. Try different manufacturers tubes in the output section. 
> 
> Generally, if there isn't too much of a noticable hum, I don't bother recapping. 
> Fender amps all hum a little even when they're operating perfectly. 
> 
> Then when you play, put some of your spirit into it. 
> 
> After all, it's what comes out of your heart that really matters anyway, isn't 
> it? That's the Magic! It's unfortunate indeed if you don't believe in that. 
> 
> I like the way my '72 Super Reverb 4x10" works without changing anything. I use 
> the clean channel and a vintage Green Bullet with vintage Controlled Magnetic 
> Hi-Z cartridge. It was recapped about 10 years ago and 3-wire cord installed. 
> Other than that, all original. Orignal speakers and NOS tubes all around. 
> 
> I have never gigged with a Deluxe, but I'd be wary of making much modifications 
> to a vintage '64 BF Deluxe. If there's something wrong with the speaker, I 
> think I'd rather get Weber to re-cone the original instead of changing it. 
> 
> I found the 12AU7 to work well in my Kalamazoo2 and instead of a Weber, I put a 
> 25W Celestion 10" in it. It gives it a little high-end punch to balance out the 
> throaty Bullet mic. 
> 
> PEACE 
> Scott 
> Believe in Magic! 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: nonidesign@xxxxxxx 
> To: Splash ; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 12:51 PM 
> Subject: Re: Fw: [Harp-L] Original 64 Fender Deluxe blackface amp questions 
> 
> 
> Thanks Splash, but I don't believe in magic as much as you ;-). 
> 
> 
> 
> Anybody from Earth out there who can help a me with some info not reliant on 
> spiritually possessed electrical equipment? 
> 
> 
> -------------- Original message from "Splash" : 
> -------------- 
> 
> 
> > Play with it. 
> > 
> > Figure out what it will do. And what it won't do. 
> > 
> > Make it say what you want it to say. Treat your amp like a friend of 
> yours. 
> > 
> > All my amps talk to me different. 
> > 
> > PEACE 
> > Scott 
> > Believe in Magic! 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: 
> > To: "Joe and Cass Leone" ; "Vern Smith" 
> > Cc: 
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 3:32 PM 
> > Subject: [Harp-L] Original 64 Fender Deluxe blackface amp questions 
> > 
> > 
> > > I have an original 1964 Fender Deluxe blackface amp that I want to use 
> for 
> > gigging. . I'm going to do the usual stuff such as replacing the 2 prong 
> &g t; plug with a grounded one, recap if necessary, etc. 
> > > 
> > > Anyone have recommendations for: 
> > > 1. a replacement 12" speaker (ceramic, alnico, brands, vintage, new, 
> > etc.)? 
> > > 
> > > 2. harp set-ups good for this particular amp (tube set-ups, how the amp 
> > behaves with certain mics, control knob & input preferences, etc.)? 
> > > 
> > > 3. The amp has an external speaker jack. I seem to remember a rule for 
> > external speakers such as using one at half the ohm load for the amp's 
> main 
> > speaker ( I beleive the stock speaker is 8ohm). Does anyone have any info 
> on 
> > this? I don't want to plug in an extension speaker that will cause havoc 
> > with the amp. 
> > > 
> > > Thanks in advance 
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