I heard the Bassbreaker 15 circuit is a slightly modified bassman circuit so I thought I’d see how close I could get to a more traditional fender sound. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy the stock marshally sound I just found the low gain channel too warm & muffled & the high gain channel is too loud for home use.
Anyway, first I thought I’d start small. I’ve put a EHX 12AY7 in V1 to drop the overall gain & make the master volume a little more useable. Seemed to work wonders on the low gain channel. It’s like a blanket has been removed from the speaker. I’ve found the EQ controls don’t need to be radically tweaked now between channels (between low & mid gain).
Going off of others recommendations I’ve changed the stock tubes in V2 & V3 for 12AX7 Tung-sols to further push the amp to fender chimey territory.
Really enjoying the sound the amp is starting to make now. I’m thinking about putting a 12” Jensen Alnico in there now if there is enough room (the stock Celestion V type is already very close to the power tubes. Just gotta work out what rating I need...
Anyways would love to hear y’alls thoughts
Oli
Anyway, first I thought I’d start small. I’ve put a EHX 12AY7 in V1 to drop the overall gain & make the master volume a little more useable. Seemed to work wonders on the low gain channel. It’s like a blanket has been removed from the speaker. I’ve found the EQ controls don’t need to be radically tweaked now between channels (between low & mid gain).
Going off of others recommendations I’ve changed the stock tubes in V2 & V3 for 12AX7 Tung-sols to further push the amp to fender chimey territory.
Really enjoying the sound the amp is starting to make now. I’m thinking about putting a 12” Jensen Alnico in there now if there is enough room (the stock Celestion V type is already very close to the power tubes. Just gotta work out what rating I need...
Anyways would love to hear y’alls thoughts
Oli
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