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Post subject: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:57 am
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I just scored an all original one for 550.00...its clean..i mean real clean and sounds so good..has all the original RCA tubes as well...man im stoked this will be my main gigging amp from now on...it dont get any better..pics soon....i felt a little bad talking the guy down fro 650.00...i like the speaker in it for now...but might go with a weber..who has one and what have you done it?

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Update with pics..sorry for the quality but here she is


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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:12 am
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I have two Blackface DRs and a '67 Silverface DR....they sound great and you can crank them and get some overdrive going without them being way too loud....a great giggin' amp if you have a drummer that can hold it down some,but you can always mic them also.
I have Weber speakers in mine,they are my favorite speakers...and worth every penny to me.
congratulations on a great amp......yep we need some pics....we love amp porn here. :D


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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:45 am
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congratulations on a great amp......yep we need some pics....we love amp porn here.


+1!

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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:24 pm
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Rebelsoul wrote:
congratulations on a great amp......yep we need some pics....we love amp porn here.


+1!

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+1 Especially Clean Vintage Amp Porn :lol: And CONGRATS on a great find.

By the way didn't Cedar Blues put a 15 inch speaker into his Spankmaster? Might be an option for you to get something a little different.

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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:04 am
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Since we thoroughly hijacked the other thread,Ray....let's start over on the right foot and discuss vintage amps,post some pics,please!


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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:04 am
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I will later today..i had fun with the deluxe last night ..great little amp...the verb is lush..my grandson was showing off his moves to some surf stuff...lol...two year olds can be so funny..i changed out the V1 back to 12at..it had a 12AX and was breaking up too quick...i might throw a beefy Jensen i have that came out of a tweed Blues JR...i want the most headroom i can get...any more suggestions?...i might also put some JJ and put the RCAs up...they sound great ..but the JJs seem to be louder and cleaner...


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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:31 am
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FenderFreak63 wrote:
i might also put some JJ and put the RCAs up...they sound great ..but the JJs seem to be louder and cleaner...

IMO, just like the RIs the JJ sound like crap :P Seriously, the JJ ruin that sweet DR tone, but if it's what you like I'll be happy to take those RCAs off your hand :)

If it's a clean and loud you want then you should consider a more efficient speaker with less breakup, you'd be surprised at the difference it makes.


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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:44 am
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J.J is a working mans tube ..it cheap ..tough and decent tone and will stand up to these hot $@! Texas gigs...im playing the 4th outside in 100 degree weather ...its a nice private party...i will shoot some vid and post on Youtube .I will post a link....get ready for the attack of the 74...lets hope she holds up well...i plan on using the baby fan in the back of it to keep somewhat cooler...


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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:30 pm
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The only working man's tubes are the RCAs IMO, the sweetest tone you can ask for and probably the most reliable tubes. My JJ 6V6s started rattling after a couple days and they changed the tone too much, didn't sound like no DR anymore...

I've been testing some TAD 6V6 for the past 2 months and so far so good, the tone is the closest to the RCAs I heard. These might be the best new production tubes out there.


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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:00 pm
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FenderFreak63 wrote:
im playing the 4th outside in 100 degree weather ...its a nice private party.


Same here -- stay cool and stay hydrated, FF63.

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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 2:34 pm
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stay cool and stay hydrated, FF63.


Agreed. Nothing's worse than trying to play a guitar with heatstroke. I'd recommend a nice jazzy hat to keep the sun off your neck.

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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:23 pm
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I'd recommend a nice jazzy hat to keep the sun off your neck.


Indeed!

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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:48 am
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cedarblues wrote:
The only working man's tubes are the RCAs IMO, the sweetest tone you can ask for and probably the most reliable tubes. My JJ 6V6s started rattling after a couple days and they changed the tone too much, didn't sound like no DR anymore...

I've been testing some TAD 6V6 for the past 2 months and so far so good, the tone is the closest to the RCAs I heard. These might be the best new production tubes out there.



Well ive heard mixed reviews on these...ive played some at my techs shop...6l6 and they were real harsh...i can get them right around the corner...i will try the J.J and Tads 2maro...and set the bias...also i might get my tech to put a SS cap to make it more reliable and more headroom...it was 103 out today...please let it cool off a bit before the 4th...lol


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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:47 am
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First off let me say *Cool Boonie hat Arjay*,it's also my cover of choice,in assorted patterns. :D
Now,good looking SFDR,Lil' Ray!...sometime if your tech has the chassis pulled out I would be interested in seeing the components inside.
As far as new production 6V6 tubes go,I've just been reading the mixed reviews here and elsewhere,I had bought some of the new Tung-Sol 6V6s,but one of the forum members has been trying them with an amp and he's been having lots of trouble with them red plating,so I'm not putting those in any amp I own...the JJs and TADs were going to be something I would try...I have a stash of NOS RCAs and others but they won't last forever,but they could be here when I'm gone,it depends. :mrgreen:
I have tried the new Tung-Sol and Mullard brand 12AX7 tubes with good results,I favor the T-S over the Mullards...so far.
Stay as cool as possible tomorrow Ray,while playing some hot licks.


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Post subject: Re: NAD..74 Deluxe Reverb
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:03 am
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Rebelsoul wrote:
First off let me say *Cool Boonie hat Arjay*,it's also my cover of choice,in assorted patterns. :D
Now,good looking SFDR,Lil' Ray!...sometime if your tech has the chassis pulled out I would be interested in seeing the components inside.
As far as new production 6V6 tubes go,I've just been reading the mixed reviews here and elsewhere,I had bought some of the new Tung-Sol 6V6s,but one of the forum members has been trying them with an amp and he's been having lots of trouble with them red plating,so I'm not putting those in any amp I own...the JJs and TADs were going to be something I would try...I have a stash of NOS RCAs and others but they won't last forever,but they could be here when I'm gone,it depends. :mrgreen:
I have tried the new Tung-Sol and Mullard brand 12AX7 tubes with good results,I favor the T-S over the Mullards...so far.
Stay as cool as possible tomorrow Ray,while playing some hot licks.



Thanks ..im heading to my techs later today...were going to go over this puppy...different tubes and a few speakers...i will post some pics of the guts later..


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