I have a lead on a RedBear MK120 head. Although I don't need that much power, I like the headroom that a powerful amp affords when running the master volume high then bringing up the preamp to taste. Anyone have experience with these amps? I used to have a Laney Pro Tube 100 (not AOR model) that I would play with master at 6 and preamp at 6, and it was not obnoxiously loud. Preamp dimed and master low to medium was just a fuzzy mess, no articulation. Master dimed and preamp low to medium gave full cleans.
For those that have played the RedBear how would you describe the overdriven vs clean tones? Also, these amps are known to be super bassy. I've checked the schematics, and the MK120 has a lot of similarities to a Marshall 2203. A big difference is the value of the coupling caps following the phase inverter. RedBear uses 0.08, whereas Marshall uses 0.022. Would changing to the Marshall values tame the RedBear's low end? Any other thoughts on the Bear?
BTW, my 4x12 is loaded with Celestion G12-65's. I play a Strat with 57/62 pickups and an SG with Seth Lovers...anything from blues and 60's-80's rock tones.
For those that have played the RedBear how would you describe the overdriven vs clean tones? Also, these amps are known to be super bassy. I've checked the schematics, and the MK120 has a lot of similarities to a Marshall 2203. A big difference is the value of the coupling caps following the phase inverter. RedBear uses 0.08, whereas Marshall uses 0.022. Would changing to the Marshall values tame the RedBear's low end? Any other thoughts on the Bear?
BTW, my 4x12 is loaded with Celestion G12-65's. I play a Strat with 57/62 pickups and an SG with Seth Lovers...anything from blues and 60's-80's rock tones.
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