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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:34 pm
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Well I picked up my amp today. It had been done for a while but I've been so busy with work (work at a CPA firm) that I never had a chance to go get it. Here's what all was done to it:

- Remove MV
- Remove XLR output mod
- Cap job
- General maintenance stuff like re-bias, etc.
- Blackfacing

I think the guy gave me a pretty fair price of $140 for everything including parts.

Anyways, on to how it sounds. The first thing I noticed was a more defined low end. Originally it was a hair muddy, but it definitely seems to have cleared up a bit. The highs sound better as well. Really has that nice top end ring, not that it didn't have it before, but it just sounds a little sweeter and not as harsh. I think the biggest difference I notice is when the amp is pushed to breakup. Seems to be punchier with just an overall improved overdriven tone. I don't really know how to describe it other than it just sounds "better". I'm guessing the slight smoothing of the top end is coming into play here.

Anyways, I've very pleased with how it turned out. None of the changes are overly drastic, but all seem to be for the better. Really enjoying it with both my LP and Strat (now I just need a Tele!) Very nice, fat rock tones with the LP and of course that nicely compressed lead tone. I wish I had some half-way decent recording gear to throw some clips together.


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Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:24 pm
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Good deal Zep, glad you're happy with the amp! I'm curious, do you know what was done to return the amp to pre CBS specs. I've rehabbed a few of the 70's Deluxe Reverbs, just wondering what lengths your tech went to. Art

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