kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
- Thread starter kevlar3000
- Start date
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
Cool. I almost forgot that Risson had two different logos.
Just yesterday, I searched Risson images and think I found the guy who owns the old ETA80 I owned from 85 - 88 (my first real tube amp). I recognized the same flaws mine had.
I sure wish I'd never sold that amp. It would sound better now, because I had Radio Shack tubes in it because my mom wasn't in any position to be buying expensive 6550's.
I still can't believe you found that white Risson halfstack in time capsule condition!
Cool. I almost forgot that Risson had two different logos.
Just yesterday, I searched Risson images and think I found the guy who owns the old ETA80 I owned from 85 - 88 (my first real tube amp). I recognized the same flaws mine had.
I sure wish I'd never sold that amp. It would sound better now, because I had Radio Shack tubes in it because my mom wasn't in any position to be buying expensive 6550's.
I still can't believe you found that white Risson halfstack in time capsule condition!
kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
Re: I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
There is a real good chance those Realistic Tubes were the best of the best. I have a small stash of Realistic Mullards.... My guess is you never got to play it loud enough ! What guitar did you have then? That white thing is as sexy as Travolta in Sat Night Fever !
There is a real good chance those Realistic Tubes were the best of the best. I have a small stash of Realistic Mullards.... My guess is you never got to play it loud enough ! What guitar did you have then? That white thing is as sexy as Travolta in Sat Night Fever !
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
Ha, the Travolta bit made me laugh.
How many amps do you own now??
Ha, the Travolta bit made me laugh.
How many amps do you own now??
kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
Re: I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
I will have to do a count, likely around the same as I sold a Sunn Model T for the Risson 1/2 stack.
kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
Re: I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
Me too, all the old Risson metal player pics are great. Nikki Sixx rocks it nicely too.
Me too, all the old Risson metal player pics are great. Nikki Sixx rocks it nicely too.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
I used to crank that Risson head every day after school, so much so that I knew the local cops by name! LOL
I'm not sure about the Radio Shack tubes. I didn't know anything about the workings of amps back then, but I remember my mom complaining that each tube was $20.
"That's freakin ridiculous for a glorified light bulb that should cost a dollar!" haha
I used to crank that Risson head every day after school, so much so that I knew the local cops by name! LOL
I'm not sure about the Radio Shack tubes. I didn't know anything about the workings of amps back then, but I remember my mom complaining that each tube was $20.
"That's freakin ridiculous for a glorified light bulb that should cost a dollar!" haha
Dr.Mavashi
neonderthalotonalogist
Re: I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
Whaaats Kevlar !!!! Dude, awesome that you are still here. BTW I love my AOR more than ever ... thanks again ! It never stops me to be amazed with your knowledge of obscure gear from 70s, early 80s. Besides Nikki, are there well known, "epic" albums where Risson was used ?
Whaaats Kevlar !!!! Dude, awesome that you are still here. BTW I love my AOR more than ever ... thanks again ! It never stops me to be amazed with your knowledge of obscure gear from 70s, early 80s. Besides Nikki, are there well known, "epic" albums where Risson was used ?
kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
Re: I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
I pop in on occasion
. I still love my Pro Tube too, still one of the absurd deals in Brit tone. I am not sure on the Risson album legacy, I think Lita used one on her first solo album. There were a lot of session players using them, and my hunch is that is where the majority of the recordings would be. The amp was and still is a very underground machine, so outside of a niche LA crowd, there was not much going on. One of the very first boutique amps for sure.
I pop in on occasion
. I still love my Pro Tube too, still one of the absurd deals in Brit tone. I am not sure on the Risson album legacy, I think Lita used one on her first solo album. There were a lot of session players using them, and my hunch is that is where the majority of the recordings would be. The amp was and still is a very underground machine, so outside of a niche LA crowd, there was not much going on. One of the very first boutique amps for sure.
kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
Re: I think Gearjonser will approve of this post.
The Risson is a true favorite.
The Risson is a true favorite.
Similar threads
