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Post subject: Possible tube solution for Fender Reissue Tremolo "Ticking"
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 1:06 pm
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Hello everyone,

I have a 94' blonde DRRI

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It has the slight ticking sound when using the tremolo (as many do). It was not very noticeable with the stock tubes and speaker, so I considered myself lucky. A speaker switch to an Eminence RW&B also helped. However, when I did a tube swap with Eurotubes JJ set, the ticking got even worse. I ended up keeping the stock red-label chinese Fender 12ax7 in V5. The ticking has been kept to a minimum.

On a whim today, I tried swapping an EH 12AY7 i had lying around into V5 and it practically eliminated the ticking. I can still faintly hear air modulating through the speaker, but I have to put my ear right next to the amp.

Finally, I did not notice a marked loss in trem effect by using the weaker tube.

Anyone tried this? Anyone think it's dangerous for the amp or the tube?

Thanks for your help!


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Post subject: Re: Possible tube solution for Fender Reissue Tremolo "Ticki
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 2:46 pm
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There's no danger to your amp and if the trem remains usable while the tick is eliminated (or diminished), by all means use the 12AY7. Perhaps it's the "magic bullet" solution that many are seeking.

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Post subject: Re: Possible tube solution for Fender Reissue Tremolo "Ticki
Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 3:38 pm
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Tube with less amplifacation factor ,like 12AY7 help .


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