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Post subject: Custom Vibrolux Reverb Footswitch? And any general input.
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:02 pm
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Hey All,
I'm sure this is a stupid question, but...how/where do I connect the footswitch on this amp. The end consists of two RCA pins, and I've never used anything other than 1/4" connectors. The footswitch jack is a 1/4"...how does the RCA thing work in to the picture?
Thanks folks!
I am totally new to this amp...never even played one before. Just had an opportunity that I couldn't say no to, so...if you have any suggestions for getting the most out of it...all ears here. I was going to get a Super Reverb RI, but when this came up I figured I'd give it a go first. I'm playing jazz and Robben Ford-ish blues.


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Post subject: Re: Custom Vibrolux Reverb Footswitch? And any general inpu
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:14 pm
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Out of curiosity I did a google image search. You might try yourself. Some clearly had RCA connectors in the back and some didn't. I wonder if they are maybe underneath or if you have the wrong footswitch?

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Post subject: Re: Custom Vibrolux Reverb Footswitch? And any general inpu
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:24 pm
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Thanks for the reply...I did a quick search and didn't find anything...just pictures of the switch ends. I was going to spend more time with that, but I figured someone here would know straight off.
If I had noticed I would have asked when I made the swap. It was a rushed thing, but...like I said...too good to pass on. I have a 1/4" on my DRRI, but I can't get to that until Monday.


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Post subject: Re: Custom Vibrolux Reverb Footswitch? And any general inpu
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:41 pm
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Vintage Fender amps used the footswitch with dual cable ends terminated by RCA phono plugs. Contemporary re-issues and "modern interpretations" use an updated switch which connects via a ¼" stereo phone plug. Your CVR requires the newer footswitch (the type furnished with your DRRI should work fine).

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Post subject: Re: Custom Vibrolux Reverb Footswitch? And any general inpu
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:57 pm
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I figured. No idea why this guy had a RCA switch. Oh well.
If I can impose...again...this was total impulse...
This came with a new set of JJ's...the whole set. Do I need to bias this amp? The power tubes are matched and the boxes have 19/2.5 written on them.
I'd like to get as much headroom as possible...12AT7 in the phase inverter maybe?


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