Reverb Tank Question ...

[Nostalgic Distortion]

The reverb on my AC-15 Twin isn't working @ the moment & I'm hoping that its just the tank but have no real way to find out. Bringing it to a tech is impossible for me right now & it weighs 72 pounds unloaded so shipping it back and forth plus paying for the service wouldn't be economically prudent.

I've looked the tank over & there's nothing visibility wrong with it but that doesn't mean a whole lot when it comes to verb tanks? My question is could I use the tank out of my fender to test it? They both have a RCA type in & out but aside from that I don't know much about them other than the Fender tank is smaller. Basically I just want to plug it in real quick, see if it works, if it does buy the right tank & install it permanently. Could this harm my amp or working reverb tank or would I be ok to give it a try?

 

[Chickenwings]

Re: Reverb Tank Question ...

yep you can swap tanks if the plugs fit.

Have you had a close look inside the Vox tank? There are some really skinny wires in there leading from the plugs to the springs. They are fragile because they need to be flexible and because they vibrate with movememt of the springs and also when you are moving the amp, they are susceptible to breaking. It is very common and a super easy fix.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Reverb Tank Question ...

my Belair had that problem
because I just had to mess with it




tighten the screws that hold it down too tight

 

[zzmoore]

Re: Reverb Tank Question ...

Give the cables a twist, back and forth.....they may just be a bit corroded.
With the Verb up half way, give the amp a shake...can you hear the tank springs at all.?
There are some Real Small wires and connectors in a tank. and they do break from time to time.
Check out the price of a new tank...they are one of The Least Expensive parts of the entire amp. If all else fails, you could simply order a new tank.
good luck

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Reverb Tank Question ...

they do come in different sizes and resistance ratings
the numbers on top Identify the :
Size
Type
Resistance