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Re: reverb tanks, differences?

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5/2/2006 1:09 PM

Re: reverb tanks, differences?

ok, I called Ampeg (it's a bit expensive to call from the UK otherwise I'd have done it earlier), anyway... they tell me it has an input impedence of 150ohms, output impedence of 2250ohms, type4 tank, long decay, isolated input (bascially like a Twin Reverb tank).

It's plain sailing once you know the spec (heh), there seems to be plenty of choices from Accutronics (they seem to be a performance upgrade from Belton tanks from what I've found on the net)

Thanks to everyone who pitched in - always appreciated.

... Ian

5/3/2006 9:44 AM
Mark Hammer	The nice thing about knowing the relevant impedances is that you can actually have TWO tanks installed and have a choice of which you want to use. For instance a 4BB2 or a 9BB3. Now there's something you don't see every day. Or you can simply opt for an impedance compatible unit with a different sound than you may have originally had (like changing from 2 to 3 springs).

5/3/2006 3:40 PM

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"The nice thing about knowing the relevant impedances is that you can actually have TWO tanks installed and have a choice of which you want "

Mark, not a bad idea, I could probably just about squeeze in a short & a long tank, hmmm

I'm getting a 2-spring type4 tank from Accutronics with the correct in/out impedances. Basically a Twin Reverb tank.

... Ian

5/2/2006 1:19 PM
Greg Simon	Where did you get the idea that Vibroworld is a manufacturer of transformers or reverb tanks? I'm in the portland, oregon area and know Zack at Vibroworld and have been there several times, and he doesn't manufacture anything like that. He still is in the process of moving and I've heard several rumors about employee issues, but haven't checked into it yet.

5/2/2006 2:10 PM
earl	Greg, My appology. I should slow down and get it right. the manufacturer is Sound Enhancement Products, Inc. I had a similar problem with a reverbarocket and tried to resolve it thru Vibroworld with no success and ended up going to Antique electronics. SEP would not deal with individuals.

5/2/2006 6:37 PM
Greg Simon	Ok Earl, that makes a little more sense! Zack at Vibroworld is mainly a reseller , but some things like his custom cap cans, or custom cabinets, etc he does manufacture....but it is almost always on a custom basis. Greg

5/4/2006 10:06 AM
Steve Dallman	150 ohms input sounds right for your amp, but it isn't the same as a Twin Reverb, which uses an 8 ohm input, but can also drive a 10ohm input. The tank input in most Fenders is transformer driven, while yours is capacitor driven.

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