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I've been updating my rig, and next is the effects... Right now I have a yamaha fx900(what?) for effects. The rest of my rig is a MB studio pre, a marshall 9100 monobloc, and a 4x12 with celestion g12hs and v30s. I know the fx900 is outdated, but I've been reading and reading on the internet...

Is the V1 hole the one on the left or right as you look from the front?

Thanks for the link, but its greek to me. Basically, I'm trying to find out what my five pre tubes control. I understand the comments beside the v slots except for v2-that ones a little confusing. ALSO, JUDGING FROM THE V PLACEMENTS ON THE DIAGRAM, V1 IS THE TUBE ON THE FAR RIGHT! exactly...

I was wondering if there is a schematic for a studio pre anywhere on the web. I was just wondering what each preamp tube corresponds to, soundwise. Any suggestions?

i play a fender lead II through a mesa boogie studio, marshall 9100 monobloc, and celestion g12h30s

Has anyone had any experience with active pickups, specifically emgs? I'm considering getting one and was wondering about overall quality and tone difference from passive pickups.

I'd like to buy 1 or 2 telefunkens on e bay, but I've heard that many are fake reproductions. Are there any rules of thumb or secrets that anyone knows of to verify their authenticity? Is there a site anywhere that can verify the serial numbers? Also, what are the sound differences between the...

I've heard a number of people over the years say that you should get your pickups as close to your strings as possible without hitting them and that you should always keep your pickup tone on 10 and adjust it with your amps tone controls. Does this sound right? It makes the signal into my amp...

I'd like to hear from anyone who has used both types of power tubes, especially those that have A/B tested them in the same amp. Which did you like better, and how did it change the sound. I have a power amp with 6l6s right now and am considering MODing it to el34s.

Thanks for the info regarding el84s vs 6l6s. I have a marshall 9100 monobloc with 6l6s and have wondered what el84s would sound like, and if they are usable in my amp. I've also heard of 6v6s. Does anyone know about cimpatibility or sound differences between the two?

i'd like to get a celestion gold but they're out of my price range. I can get an eminence red fang alnico new for $105. I have heard NO ALNICOS OF ANY KIND and any input would be appreciated. I hear tone tubbies are the sh it. Are celestions worth the money or over-rated? Are the jensens and...

i already have two ceramic celestion g12hs in my 4x12 for the low end. I was thinking either two alnicos of some kind for the top spots, or maybe one alnico and one vintage thirty.

I,ve heard it said that alnico speakers give the mids and highs a warmth and fullness that ceramic cannot. Do those of you that have heard both types of speakers agree? Also, is it important that alnicos be in an open cab? I've checked alnicos from eminence, jensen, and celestion. Are there...

Right now my cab is closed and I'm planning on putting 2 celestion g12h and 2 celestion vintage 30s. I heard that Alnicos heat up and don't work well in closed cabs, and closed cabs also have a tighter bass response. In that case, what are the drawbacks since everyone on here seems to have open...

i appreciate your comments. That explains a lot. I guess my last question is, If a 12ax7 is balanced properly, is it as effective as a balanced 12at7(don't 12at7s have a higher gain?).

I have a MB studio preamp that has a EH12ax7 in the spot above V1-V4. I've heard it called the phase shifter? splitter? What does it do and is it ok to have a different kind of tube in there? Also, what is the corresponding tube for V1- v3 or v4?

I've got the preamp(MB studio),i've got the tubes(two phillips jan 12ax7wa and two jjs) I've got the power amp(marshall 9100 monobloc), and today I purchased two celestion g12H 30 watt 16 ohm speakers on ebay for my 4x12 cab! They will handle the low and low-mid. Only two spots left in the cab...

I just got a MB studio preamp to go with my marshall 9100 monobloc, that's 50 watts per channel in stereo. I opened up the back of my crate 4x12 cab last night and found four japanese speakers called F.S.T. (?) Ugh.. they are 30 watt 4 ohm each, and I'm looking for replacements. Don't want to...

a few more questions... If I put the phillips in v1, which I assume to be the one on the far left as you look from the front, should the other phillips go in v3 or v4? Also, I have an EH12ax7 in the spot above the four, and it says to put a 12at7 there. What does that lone spot do and should I...

I just got a mesa studio preamp and opened it up today. There are 3 different kinds of tubes in it. There are JJ tesla ecc83s in the 1st and 3rd spots, and phillips ECG 12ax7wa in 2nd and 4th spots. Also an EH12ax7 in the spot above the four in a row. I've heard a lot about JJs, but very little...