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I have not used my DC 3 for a while because my HtRd Deluxe (heavily modded) has been my go to lately. A friend in need has been using the DC in a funk band for the past 3 months and loves it. It died on him and he brought it home for a checkup. The power tubes were amuck (2 middle tubes bent out...

I have been playing on and off with my DC-3 for a couple years playing mostly classic rock.I love and hate it.Live it cuts through really nice but can sound kind of flat or sterile.At home I almost never use it because it lacks bottom and the highs are a bit harsh.So I plugged in a 1x12 pine cab...

I am also an old rocker currently in a four piece band playing classic,current,folk rock and country.I have been using a DC3 exclusively for about 6 months.I can get all the clean I need and this amp works well with pedals.I am using a Strat,Tele and a Yamaha AES1500 so a compressor helps with...

I am using JJ high gain tube set.I am going to look into replacing the LDR's,I think the GEQ having an effect even when switched out indicates a switching problem maybe this is screwing with the lead sound.I could really use help with making the bias adjustable.

Been living with my DC3 for a while and now that I am in a regular band practicing twice a week I am struggling with inconsistent sound.Sometimes the clean sound is perfect,the next time there is a lot of hissing.Sometimes the GEQ makes a big difference,other times it is unnoticable.As a test...

Looking for DC3 bias mod and suggested bias current.

I need to check the bias of my amp and wonder if anyone has an adjustable bias mod and a range of bias suggestions.

I have been thinking about trying an Output trans. upgrade.I have read a lot of good stuff about Heyboer.An AC30 trans. seems right,they make 2 versions-Original AC30 and Reissue AC30.I can't find any specs can antone make a recomendation?

DC-3 with-Ibanez Vol. pedal>Visual Sound Rt66>Xotic AC+>TC Nova Delay.I plan to add an old MXR 117 flanger and a boss GE-7 but I have to build a pedal board first.

I have finally gotten my DC3 to band practice a few times.Everyone agrees that I have a sound that cuts through and is sweet not harsh.My setup is-53 Tele clone(Built by me),Ibanez Vol.pedal,Rt66 OD,Xotic AC+,TC Electronics Nova Delay(Just replaced a Marshall Echohead,still learning).I get great...

Been There-Our details may differ but the results are the same.It started as shared good times with friends,I found pleasure,freedom and creativity.It was an illusion and I ended up alone,broke,broken.Everything became disposable including me.There is a way out but don't do it alone.The help...

Thanks I appreciate that;I had the main board out when I repaired the GEQ.What a *****.I may have some Sprague filter caps of the proper value on hand.Once the maintenance repairs are done do you have any recommendations for making the lead channel less dark,more lively?

Good advice-I have been repairing amps for a few tears,I'm no expert,a bit weak on electronic theory but have pretty good problem solving skills and I have produced my share of sparks.Aikens website is a great resource,I go there often.Thanks for the suggestions,I plan on relacing the filter...

Thanks for your reply;I have retubed with a set of JJ med. gain,cleaned all pots and jacks,and resoldered the power tube sockets due to intermittent noises.Yet it seemed that the GEQ did little when engaged,virtually unnoticable.When the standby is switched off there is a slight clicking or...

Does anyone know what type of LDR's a DC-3 has and a possible source for replacements?If these are going bad do they affect the sound?

I have used the GEQ,but it mostly seems that overall volume really matters.When I get a chance to turn up everything seems more full and lively,easier to reach for a variety of tones.I guess that I have to accept that not much sounds good at levels my family can live with.I haven't had a chance...

I swapped tubes around today to see if the problem followed the tube.Nope it is socket related.Because the problem cannot be imediately repeated I guess something Has to discharge.Maybe I can use my current limiter to find out whether it is a current or voltage issue? more to come.Guess what!! I...

I noticed that when I turn on the amp I hear a short "Bzzzt" sound.I assumed it was one of the switches activating.Earlier today I had the lights down and when I turned on the amp, along with the noise I noticed a bright glow from the back.I switched it off for a couple of minutes and it didn't...

Unfortunately no practice this week but yesterday I did get to crank it up and rock.This amp loves my pedals-Ibanez VL10,Rt.66,AC+,Marshall Echohead or Dan Echo-I was a bit unimpressed at first because it sounded a bit too tight and boxy so I hooked up an EV12 that is in my HRDlx as an...

Well-the Mojo BV30H and JJ medium gain tubes set came in.Yesterday I installed the speaker and tonite the tubes.What a difference,compared to when I first got the amp-I love It!! In the couple of short sessions I got to play it I was finding tones I have been struggling to find for years.I...