Ace Combo & Fender Reverb

[dstefani]

Today I picked up a Fender 63 RI reverb unit.
First thing I did was run it through the effects loop of the Ace.

So far so good, it sounds great. This is just the first day so I may have more to say later but since I play more blues type of style with the Ace than metal the reverb was missed. I got the idea from seeing one of these units on the guitar player from Los Lonely Boy's Marshall's. I figured it couldn't hurt to try one.

I like it much better than my Boss DD6!

- dstefani

 

[cvansickle]

Excellent combination, my friend! I use a G-Major in my loop to get my reverb. I would like your idea better, except I use the modulation efects too.

 

[enigma]

Somewhat related: I had both A & B switch on to have my Rivera Quiana Studio (6L6) & Stillto Trident (EL34), and the simultaneous combination was out of this world. Rivera was set on Ch. 1 w/ natural gain up, and the Stiletto on ch. 2 tite gain. Stiletto covered the mid range very well and complimented the sparkly character of the Rivera.

I'll have record this combo for you guys.

I hope my RKII w/ EL34+6L6 combination ability will product something as spectacular as the above.

 

[dstefani]

Well after playing the ace with the reverb unit for a few days I've got to say I really dig it. The reverb unit, being analog is so nice. I really don't like digital at all.

I think it's a keeper!

- dstefani

 

[LouisBC82]

I was considering getting the same Fender 63 reissue unit for my Ace combo.

Right now I picked up a used ALEX for $40 dollars and it has some decent
reverb echo and delay sounds but it dampens the amp quite a bit.

How is your volume with the unit engage in the fx loop?
With the reverb unit fooot switch off, does it completely Bypass the effect without volume dimunition?

Thanks,
Louis

 

[dstefani]

I'd rather not go through the loop, but if I want the reverb it's the only way.

I crank the loop signal, the volume is fine. It's just compressed a bit through the loop, but not too bad.

I really like the ace best straight in no pedals, nothing.
But sometimes I miss the reverb and the Fender unit does it perfectly.
I really hate the Boss DD6 with the Ace, the tube reverb is very sweet!

- dstefani

 

[Platypus]

Post some clips with the reverb if you don't mind.. I'm very curious about it, thinking about a similar purchase myself.

 

[dstefani]

I'll try, I'm under the gun with a deadline right now and I really have no business even posting now! :shock:

But, ya know, priorities! ;-)

In a few days, keep an eye here.

- dstefani