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Post subject: Actually using the Super Sonic 112
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:42 pm
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Did 2 gigs with the Supersonic 112. Setup the Bassman channel so I like it compared to the boost (Burn) channel. Semi boost for both really, louder clean and louder dirt. NOW when you switch to Vibro....... The volume reduction Inherent (May have been deliberate on Fenders part) is MIGHTY handy and a virtue for clean rhythms and cleans and for the quieter songs when it will be loud enough and the Bassman and Burn are too loud for the quieter numbers without rolling off guitar volume knob. Elementary. Pretty major chords etc sound best on the vibro setting sometimes. I suppose if you are a "I only play Death Metal or I only play Grunge" type of mono musician I suppose the Vibro channel sucks for you. The band I play guitar in plays soup to nuts from Latin Rock to Country Rock to Blues Rock to Reggae beats and a Ska number with plenty of Swing and Straight 8 rockers to satisfy. 60's 70's 80's and a couple from the 90's but the energy pleased the 19-35 yr old crowd that was there later. It's a older crowd earlier. 40-60 mostly. Good gig. repeat in 10 weeks.
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Post subject: Re: Actually using the Super Sonic 112
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 3:35 pm
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Nice mate. I also have the SS 112 (60W). A real beast and really awesome sound. I definitely won't be buying any OD pedals :lol: No need for a booster either, due to it's awesome FX loop with set-able send/return levels. I just have the Wah (will be buying a delay soon though) and, along with the SS's built-in channels, don't need anything else. It just sounds awesome. The only thing that the vibrolux misses is a bit more middle imho. But it's great for playing some funk or something. Just spot on, sweet tone. Was recording with it last week. There was some resonance on the burn channel, some notes louder than others.. Not sure why.. The mic didn't pick it up though, so all good.. Just hope that it was a flux and that it doesn't get worse, otherwise I'll have to get it to a repairman..

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Post subject: Re: Actually using the Super Sonic 112
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:04 pm
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Almost always when there's a issue with a tube amp its a tube. In the Vibro channel I get the impression there's a variance in volume while playing but I chalked it up to band louder and fuller at times than the setting could cope with (without turning up mids which arnt there. Bass Treble only.) Because the very next song was more gentle or sparse and the Vibro chimed through. The is apparently a resistor mod one can do to balance the Vibro Channel with the Bassman. Currently I'm viewing it as a virtue because we do play prettier major chord songs and funk sometimes calling for the chimey and thankfully not too loud Vibro channel. Good luck with your amp.

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Post subject: Re: Actually using the Super Sonic 112
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Almost always when there's a issue with a tube amp its a tube. In the Vibro channel I get the impression there's a variance in volume while playing but I chalked it up to band louder and fuller at times than the setting could cope with (without turning up mids which arnt there. Bass Treble only.) Because the very next song was more gentle or sparse and the Vibro chimed through. The is apparently a resistor mod one can do to balance the Vibro Channel with the Bassman. Currently I'm viewing it as a virtue because we do play prettier major chord songs and funk sometimes calling for the chimey and thankfully not too loud Vibro channel. Good luck with your amp.

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Post subject: Re: Actually using the Super Sonic 112
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:05 pm
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Almost always when there's a issue with a tube amp its a tube. In the Vibro channel I get the impression there's a variance in volume while playing but I chalked it up to band louder and fuller at times than the setting could cope with (without turning up mids which arnt there. Bass Treble only.) Because the very next song was more gentle or sparse and the Vibro chimed through. The is apparently a resistor mod one can do to balance the Vibro Channel with the Bassman. Currently I'm viewing it as a virtue because we do play prettier major chord songs and funk sometimes calling for the chimey and thankfully not too loud Vibro channel. Good luck with your amp.

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