KVR Audio

tapper mike · Post by **tapper mike** » Sat Apr 07, 2018 4:52 pm

How much power do you need?

I've been very happy with my Yamaha THR10 - C thru the years. Yes it's all sim (..line 6) I like that it has gain, master and guitar out level.

I maxed out with guitars in the early 90's with 60. Sold the lions share to start a studio that failed. After that I could rotate 15 guitars nicely. Now it's down to four.

Bombadil · Post by **Bombadil** » Sat Apr 07, 2018 5:06 pm

I don't need a lot of power, but I want teh TUBE TONE. I have a Blackheart Killer Ant <1w, and I can't stand it. I'll be selling it. I also have a Peavey Classic 30 combo, which is fine, but a bit loud, and it is a 110v American model, which requires me to use a step-up transformer to 220v, which isn't really practical for gigging, or, sadly, for selling. Basically, I want a nice clean channel with a bit of 'oomph,' everything else is gravy. I am sceptical about the hybrid Super Champ, but I have 30 days to return it, no questions asked. I just want to be able to play in my livingroom with the lights down, and no 27" iMac screen turning night into day. I sold my BOSS GT-10, because it lit up like a freaking Starship control panel with no way to attenuate the light. It also almost killed me, but that is another story.

Sadly, no way I'd be happy with 4 guitars. I've played out the scenario of 'what can I live without?' and I can get it down to about 9, + bass. I don't want to, though. 19 is still a bit over the top.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:08 pm

With the Classic 30, take out the outer 2 power tubes, then cut and remove all the pins from those tubes except for pins 4 and 5. Carefully reinstall them in the correct orientation and your amp will now be running at half power.

You can also have someone install a pentode/triode switch for you. Combined with the mod above, you’ll now be down to around 25-30% of the output. The tech can fix the the voltage for you while they’re in there. Better yet, have the tech install a post phase inverter master volume, which will allow you to keep most of the tone when turned down and keep all of the tone when turned all the way up.

Finally, you could try installing an inefficient speaker, which will be both quieter and possibly even better sounding. A Jensen P12R or P12Q would be great. Personally, I like to play around with impedances (use 4 ohm for more volume or 16 ohm for less volume) but it would be irresponsible of me to recommend anyone else do that. IOW, proceed at your own risk.

Hermetech Mastering · Post by **Hermetech Mastering** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:23 pm

I've got the cash together for a deposit on a custom Brook acoustic. Or I could visit them and the stores that sell their guitars in the UK, and if I tried a few and fell in love with one, buy it on the spot, (after I'd saved up enough). I am kind of at a loss at the moment. Custom order something "perfect" (Yew back and sides anyone?), but pay a bit more, have to wait 10 months, and never be able to try it out before getting it, OR buy one off the shelf, maybe a little cheaper, but at least get to try it first and take it home with me there and then? In no hurry right now, so just biding my time!

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:56 pm

Getting to play many different ones and choose the best of them has a lot of value. Statistically speaking, you’ll more likely wind up with a better instrument than you would if you go the custom route.

Hermetech Mastering · Post by **Hermetech Mastering** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:08 pm

Yeah, it's a conundrum for sure! Ideally I'd be able to play loads of their different models and then decide on the perfect custom jobby, but they make less than 100 guitars a year and even their workshop and the shops that sell them usually have no more than 3 or 4 in stock at any one time.

BTW, OT, but where is the best place to advertise a second hand electric on KVR? I have a Fender American Elite Stratocaster (2017, Aged Cherry Burst, Rosewood Fingerboard) I want to let go to raise money for this new acoustic.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:50 pm

Plus, even if you settle on the perfect attributes, there’s no telling if the wood used will be as good as the ones you played.

Mister Natural · Post by **Mister Natural** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:55 pm

Hermetech Mastering wrote:Yeah...but where is the best place to advertise a second hand electric on KVR? I have a Fender American Elite Stratocaster (2017, Aged Cherry Burst, Rosewood Fingerboard) I want to let go to raise money for this new acoustic.

what ? ; that's too bad - I remember you were very excited to get that Strat . . .

I'd recommend using Reverb.com for an instrument of that caliber

Hermetech Mastering · Post by **Hermetech Mastering** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:59 pm

Thank you, I'll check it out. Yes, she's a SUPERB guitar, I am just way more focused on acoustic these days, and already have a Tele that I love.

[EDIT - listed on reverb.com, thanks for the recommendation!)

tapper mike · Post by **tapper mike** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:05 am

I've got an idea in my head for a next guitar but it's not my area of expertise. I'm thinking about a smaller (deep body) nylon string a/e guitar like those favored by Brazilian traditional Bossa Nova players. I have no idea what brands / models I should be looking at.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:23 pm

Sounds cool! I dug around and found a brand called Di Giorgio out of Sau Paolo, Brazil:

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:30 pm

This one sold for $100 on eBay and that fretboard is (no surprise) Brazilian rosewood:

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1976-Di- ... 2856387376

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:40 pm

I picked up a Lag Tramontane nylon strung guitar in mint (second hand) condition for only £45 on Ebay. Lovely guitar. Suberb sound.

tapper mike · Post by **tapper mike** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:07 pm

So I'm buying.... A Recording King RPS-7-TE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd_N5i6teqE&t=29s

Expect to pay it off in 3 weeks even though they are dirt cheap. It's just bill time of the month.

Bombadil · Post by **Bombadil** » Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:26 am

I had an ROS-16, gorgeous guitar, even did a wedding gig with it. Couldn't get used to the V-neck, so I sold it. Hope you enjoy your new RK!

Your next guitar?