Recent content by Southernhell

Im trying to learn a solo note for note of a cover tune we are learning. I know how to figure out leads, by ear, but there are a couple of parts in this solo that isn't that clear. I want to use a computer program to slow segments of the solo down AT PITCH. I have Sound forge, but when I slow...

Break in time varies. If you play a lot like I do (2 rehearsal sessions with full band for 4 hours a week, plus playing live 4-5 times a month) Just playing through the speakers should do itself in a month with most speakers. Those Texas Heats just took a very long time to break in. 6-7...

I am running a 4x12 cabinet with Eminence Texas Heat's. These speakers emphasize the upper mids and highs, but no slouch in the low end either. The low's are very tight, but this is a fairly bright speaker. I think that the reason a lot of the Eminence speakers retain tighter low end than say...

I have a friend that installed a MM OT on his DR. It was like taking a blanket off the speakers. We a/b'ed the amp with my stock one using same brand and rating for tubes, as well as same spec'ed cabinet. Both amps sounded great, but his had a way more musical three dimensional feel to the...

I was wondering if someone could tell me how loose(tight) the IEC socket should be? I have a little play in mine. I have not opened my amp to to see if the socket is attached to the PCB, or does it have flying leads. Is this something I should be concerned with as the play is more like the...

I menat using ohms law equations for calculating correct plate dissipation of the tubes within the circuit. sorry if I didn't make that clear. I know that it takes more than knowing the plate voltage for the amp. Cathode Current = Cathode Voltage/Cathode Resistor Value (Ohms) Screen Current =...

I understand what has been said in this thread, but wouldn't it be easier for those of us that want to try and find OTM(other than Mesa) power tubes would be to find what the B+ voltage is on the amp, then start looking for the tubes? Most tube resellers rate their tubes using 400V, but guitar...

I understand what the OP is saying. The same thing can be turned right back around on him as a sound guy. I have run into way too many sound men that only know how to use their PA utilizing one setting. Do not know how to pull the guitars down out of the mix if the guitars are a little on the...

I know that this has been answered before, but didn't want to sift through thread to find out the info that I am looking for. On a 3 ch. DR I see that most people are running the Master of whatever channel they are on somewhere around 10:00 through about 2:00, then using the Output as the...

Im one that follows the paths less trodden. You play similar music to what I do. For my rhythm channel: channel 3 modern I peg the gain, lows are cabinet dependant, but usually somewhere between 11 and 1 on the clockface. Mids usually about 10:30 to noon, and highs around 1:00. The...

Thanks, will try this out tonight at our show. Give me a reason to hook up some channel switching.

Yours and others mention of using the vintage setting for lead work piqued my interest. Any baseline settings you recommend?

SKB PS-55. Hands down the best non custom stock pedalboard. I do like the Furman as well, but the SKB has a switchable power transformer enabling you to use it outside the US.

Maybe the guys that have not had luck using a Recto to find their lead tones, but have had luck with the Mark series are trying to use their Mark series settings for the lead tones on the Recto. Much like how Marshall guys try and set a Rectifier up using Marshall settings and then do not like...

I am in the same boat as you are, but I went a different route regarding the boost. I use a Metalzone set up as a clean boost. Set the eq knobs straight up on the pedal. This adds a nice compression that seems to be lacking on the amp itself for lead tones. I also do not use channel 3. I...