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Post subject: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal safe?
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:23 pm
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Hi I have a 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue and I wanted to know if it is safe to remove the reverb tank? I do not use reverb ever and just want to know if it is safe to do so. Thank you for the help.....


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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:43 pm
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Just use the normal channel or turn the reverb off. Why remove it?

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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:52 pm
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bluesky636 wrote:
Just use the normal channel or turn the reverb off. Why remove it?


What he said 8)

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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:28 pm
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Art1 wrote:
bluesky636 wrote:
Just use the normal channel or turn the reverb off. Why remove it?


What he said 8)

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Those tanks are pretty heavy. Gosh, I'll bet they weigh ten or twelve pounds at least. What a novel method of lightening an already overweight boat anchor......

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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:57 pm
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The only reason I want to remove it is to light up my extra heavy beautiful sounding amp. I read you could remove it and be ok but I wanted people who know fender amps opinion. So I guess ill just leave it on no problem. ... thanks for the help guys take care.....


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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:24 am
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Those tanks are pretty heavy. Gosh, I'll bet they weigh ten or twelve pounds at least. What a novel method of lightening an already overweight boat anchor......

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So heavey ! You are serious ? What is the need to built it so heavy ? To isolate from the 15 inches speaker ? Vibration ?


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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 2:43 am
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My SSTwin Long Spring Reverb is not at all heavy, so the weight gain will be minimal if even noticeable when removed. The only advantage to be had when removing reverb tank would be extra storage space in the CAB.

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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:15 am
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I don't store anything in the cabinets. That's a great way to damage a speaker. :wink:
I learned that the hard way when I was a kid. :oops: I just learned my 74 Champ had some minor tears repaired when I replaced the speaker. That's probably why I usually ran an extension and I never liked the stock speaker. Storing stuff in an amp also adds weight to the amp. My old Twin was heavy enough without adding more weight, but removing the reverb tank won't make much of a difference.

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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:29 am
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I don't store anything in the cabinets. That's a great way to damage a speaker. :wink:
I learned that the hard way when I was a kid. :oops:


+1

I paid the price for that indiscretion myself many years ago and have had clients bring me amps in need of speaker repair due to similar foolhardiness.

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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:21 pm
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Never met a reverb tank I couldn't lift!
As for a complete Twin, now that's one for the roadies, not me anymore! :lol:


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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:01 am
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Retroverbial wrote:
Art1 wrote:
bluesky636 wrote:
Just use the normal channel or turn the reverb off. Why remove it?


What he said 8)

Art


Those tanks are pretty heavy. Gosh, I'll bet they weigh ten or twelve pounds at least. What a novel method of lightening an already overweight boat anchor......

:lol:

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If that. I say take out the transformers and the 15 inch speaker, that should bring it down to about 25 lbs.

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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:36 am
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If that. I say take out the transformers and the 15 inch speaker, that should bring it down to about 25 lbs.

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+1 Maybe the chassis too :lol:

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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:30 am
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The grill logo is good for a kilogram or two......

:mrgreen:

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Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:37 am
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Post subject: Re: 65' twin reverb custom 15 reissue reverb tank removal sa
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 4:53 pm
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The grill logo is good for a kilogram or two......

:mrgreen:

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I figure that's why the Deluxe is so light, no nickel plated corners.

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