how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

[keano12]

At low volumes?

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

Which amps? Are you talking non-master volume amps? Multiple gain stage amps?

- Keith

 

[Mephis]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

My 6505 is like that. Bedroom volumes sound the same as completely cranked.

It's due to all the distortion being in the preamp.

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

But if you want a really full, developed distortion, you need to get the power tubes running and the speakers moving.

 

[keano12]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

I am talking about modded JCM800. where they get this cranked killer sound articulate and low volumes.

 

[some_dude]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

A good overdrive pedal will go a long way when playing at low volumes.

 

[Tesno]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

I am talking about modded JCM800. where they get this cranked killer sound articulate and low volumes.

I am working on that right now, first proto type is done!

This clip was done at bed room levels with no pedals.

http://www.dreamtone.org/Clip-5.mp3

 

[keano12]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

cool man!!! so what is it?

 

[Tesno]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

cool man!!! so what is it?

Thanks! Its made in the likes of a JCM800, but with EL84 power tubes

 

[Skarekrough]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

They don't.

 

[Reckless Abandon]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

They make the preamp have more bottom and thickness. My preamp knob adds bass and low mids as well as gain. It is not the same as a cranked amp but I never have a reason to complain since it is thicker than my 800 pre-mod

 

[OUTLAW1969]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

At low volumes?

The only person I have legitimately seen pull off a low volume cranked tone that is comprable to an amp running wide ass-open, is Mark in North Hollywood.

But I think you already know about him Keano......right? :dance:

 

[keano12]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

Exactly Outlaw wondering technically how it is done? Is iall just caps and stuff?

By the way Outlaw his tone is also brilliant for Slash

 

[Tesno]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

Exactly Outlaw wondering technically how it is done? Is iall just caps and stuff?

By the way Outlaw his tone is also brilliant for Slash

Nope, sometimes, they add an extra preamp tube.

 

[LooseCannon]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

From the David Bray site:

Master Volume

You can get these done with or without a master volume. The master I use is a post phase-inverter style, set to my specs and needs. It sounds wonderful even at very low volumes, and when turned all of the way up, is exactly the same sound as if it was never installed in the first place.


I guess it has to do with modding the master volume. Maybe Jeff Seal can shed some light on this?

 

[Tesno]

Re: how do modded amps get that cranked sound?

From the David Bray site:

Master Volume

You can get these done with or without a master volume. The master I use is a post phase-inverter style, set to my specs and needs. It sounds wonderful even at very low volumes, and when turned all of the way up, is exactly the same sound as if it was never installed in the first place.


I guess it has to do with modding the master volume. Maybe Jeff Seal can shed some light on this?

The post master volume takes advantage of pushing the phase inverter tube which is a 12ax7 tube but considered part of the power amp section, its a nice feature, I like em

But its a totally seperate master volume control and its set up different, and uses a dual gang pot and some coupling caps.