Post by doschman on Sept 4, 2006 21:15:09 GMT -5
Jerry,
I own a JCM2000 TSL60 head as of recently. First and foremost, I know you show you do mods on this amp and I thought I'd ask if you're able to do these types of things to it:
1) It was no surprise to me when I got it because I had heard of the issue, but there's a delay when switching from the Clean channel to either OD or Lead channel and it really sux for timing on things. Is this something you know how to fix?
2) Like most musicians I know, I generally push my OD channel with a boost (I use a Keeley Baked TS-9) and it adds that extra umph to get that grungy I need for the tone I like. But is there a way to add more kick to each channel, like make the current OD a notch under where Lead is now and Lead a notch higher than is it currently? I'll always probably use a boost pedal, but I'm looking to add a bit more character and slight boost to the channels to where they are now to get that early 90's Seattle grunge tone.
3) The reverb in this unit (to me) is quite weak. It honestly feels really transparent to me unless I have it set on 7 or higher. I guess I'm comparing it to other amps I've test driven/owned before (i.e. Bogner Shiva for instance). Is it possible and/or expensive to put a better reverb tank in this or a waste of time?
4) I always known that upgrading the transformer on the amp is an option, but upgrading the transformer to a Mercury Magnetics, what does that really do to the amp? Does it change the tone a lot?
...I don't want to get too carried away with questions, but any information you have on these topics I'd greatly take into consideration. Also, what's your fees for just new EL-34 tubes, re-bias for a bit hotter than normal, and a amp run-through to make sure it's in top shape, and turn-around time.
Thanks for your time! I've heard good things about your work and hope we can do business!
-Adam
I own a JCM2000 TSL60 head as of recently. First and foremost, I know you show you do mods on this amp and I thought I'd ask if you're able to do these types of things to it:
1) It was no surprise to me when I got it because I had heard of the issue, but there's a delay when switching from the Clean channel to either OD or Lead channel and it really sux for timing on things. Is this something you know how to fix?
2) Like most musicians I know, I generally push my OD channel with a boost (I use a Keeley Baked TS-9) and it adds that extra umph to get that grungy I need for the tone I like. But is there a way to add more kick to each channel, like make the current OD a notch under where Lead is now and Lead a notch higher than is it currently? I'll always probably use a boost pedal, but I'm looking to add a bit more character and slight boost to the channels to where they are now to get that early 90's Seattle grunge tone.
3) The reverb in this unit (to me) is quite weak. It honestly feels really transparent to me unless I have it set on 7 or higher. I guess I'm comparing it to other amps I've test driven/owned before (i.e. Bogner Shiva for instance). Is it possible and/or expensive to put a better reverb tank in this or a waste of time?
4) I always known that upgrading the transformer on the amp is an option, but upgrading the transformer to a Mercury Magnetics, what does that really do to the amp? Does it change the tone a lot?
...I don't want to get too carried away with questions, but any information you have on these topics I'd greatly take into consideration. Also, what's your fees for just new EL-34 tubes, re-bias for a bit hotter than normal, and a amp run-through to make sure it's in top shape, and turn-around time.
Thanks for your time! I've heard good things about your work and hope we can do business!
-Adam
