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B-52
Jun 29, 2006 22:35:33 GMT -5
Post by beretta on Jun 29, 2006 22:35:33 GMT -5
I recently sent you an email about modding a B-52 AT 212 combo amp.The amp is a great for the price.....used for $350.It just doesn't get a real punchy sound like I'm looking for.I use guitars with Duncan Screamin Demons or Invader pups and play heavy handed.Was wondering if you could mod for a heavier distortion sound without using a pedal.Happy overall but just want a heavier sound.
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B-52
Jul 2, 2006 13:42:23 GMT -5
Post by Jerry P on Jul 2, 2006 13:42:23 GMT -5
I can mod the B52 amps. I haven't done any yet, but I do have the schematics and I see a few places I could make some improvements. Jerry
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B-52
Jul 11, 2006 22:21:07 GMT -5
Post by beretta on Jul 11, 2006 22:21:07 GMT -5
Would these mods give it more punch? I mean would different tubes help it? I prefer my guitar to have a lot of bottom end and the amp can get down there but just no balls I guess you would say. Another question I have is do you know anything about Peavey Heritage VTX amps? Recently recieved one from a relative and have no clue about it or it's capabilites. Is it good and could it be better modded to get the sound I'm looking for(5150 type sound)?
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B-52
Jul 12, 2006 8:24:56 GMT -5
Post by Jerry P on Jul 12, 2006 8:24:56 GMT -5
The mods would tighten it up and give it more punch. Different tubes might help a little, but they will only take you so far. The Heritage VTX has a solid state preamp and tube power amp. Nice cleans, it will never sound like a 5150. They make nice country amps. I don't really do any mods on those amps. I could do a few basic things and re-voice it a touch, but it would not have the tones you're looking for. Jerry
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B-52
Aug 6, 2006 20:57:15 GMT -5
Post by vexed73 on Aug 6, 2006 20:57:15 GMT -5
How much would it cost to have the Caps upgraded in a B-52 AT-100?
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B-52
Aug 9, 2006 16:48:38 GMT -5
Post by Jerry P on Aug 9, 2006 16:48:38 GMT -5
Upgraded to what? Which caps are you talking about? Changing caps to another brand will do pretty much nothing for your tone. If you change to different values then there will be a noticable change depending on what is changed. Jerry
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B-52
Sept 2, 2006 15:18:38 GMT -5
Post by beretta on Sept 2, 2006 15:18:38 GMT -5
I recently acquired one of your modded 5150 heads and wow. I know now there is no way the B-52 could match it. The one thing about the 5150 is the clean channel doesn't get very clean. I can get that with the B-52 so using an A/B switch for the 2 amps live and it works out great as is. The b-52 also works better on some of the lighter sounding songs.Maybe a little later I'll mod the B-52 for a little tighter sound but gotta recover from buying the 5150 and 412 cabs.
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