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From: larrys–(at)–ol.com (LarrySB)
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Subject: Re: Reverb Units
Date: 31 Aug 1996 02:40:19 -0400
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<<<<<< I'm going to buy a stand-alone reverb unit soon, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with any types. I played through one of the Fender ('63?) Reissue Reverb tube units, >>>>>>

I just reworked a couple of these.

Out of the box they are OK, and a fairly decent imitation of the original.

But, the tubes are cheapies and the overall sound isn’t quite what a real
one sounds like.

Fortunately, you can swap out the tubes with NOS 12AT7, 12AX7 and 6K6GT.
That will make a huge difference in sound. You can also change the 250pf
cap on the volume board to 390pf or 470pf to open up the sound a bit more
and make it less brittle sounding.

The tubes will cost you about $25-$30. The cap is cheap, but you have to
open it up to solder in a new one.

Dr. Nuketopia
Technology Director of the World-Wide Monetary Conspiracy
All opinions strictly reflect the party line.
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