Soundstorm
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Well, for starters when I plugged it in the fan started making this buzzsaw type noise. I took the fan out (there is lots of dust inside this guy), and there was a splinter from the cab stuck inside. Took the splinter out, problem solved.
I noticed a slight distortion underneath my playing. Could be microphonics? I'll try switching V1. This guy put in a mix of preamp tubes for me, I think he has a Sylvania in V1.
The reverb or eq footswitch is NOT working. When REV switch is engaged, I get no sound with the Rev set on 10. Without the reverb switch plugged in, I still have no reverb.
The Rhythm channel overdrives a lot easier than I thought from reading reviews. I can get a good light overdrive with the Vol1 on 6-7, Master 1 on 2.
NOTE: I blew a fuse a little while ago...took the fuse out and it was a 1a, whereas the instructions on the back say I need a 2.5a. I just replaced the fuse, but haven't played the amp (and won't be able to play at a healthy volume until tommorow). Could the wrong fuse suck any tone?
I am in no way a metal player. I like classic rock sounds like AC/DC, Zeppelin, and "new classic rock" tones like Clutch and Queens of the Stoneage. I would like to use the rhythm as an acoustic-like clean, and lead channel for a good classic rock type overdrive. I'm looking for a FAT and MEATY sounding overdrive.
Can anyone suggest some tube recommendations, and SETTINGS most importantly. I had a Mark IV before this one, and I realize I'm going to have to spend much more than a few hours with it, but so far I am not very impressed.
I noticed a slight distortion underneath my playing. Could be microphonics? I'll try switching V1. This guy put in a mix of preamp tubes for me, I think he has a Sylvania in V1.
The reverb or eq footswitch is NOT working. When REV switch is engaged, I get no sound with the Rev set on 10. Without the reverb switch plugged in, I still have no reverb.
The Rhythm channel overdrives a lot easier than I thought from reading reviews. I can get a good light overdrive with the Vol1 on 6-7, Master 1 on 2.
NOTE: I blew a fuse a little while ago...took the fuse out and it was a 1a, whereas the instructions on the back say I need a 2.5a. I just replaced the fuse, but haven't played the amp (and won't be able to play at a healthy volume until tommorow). Could the wrong fuse suck any tone?
I am in no way a metal player. I like classic rock sounds like AC/DC, Zeppelin, and "new classic rock" tones like Clutch and Queens of the Stoneage. I would like to use the rhythm as an acoustic-like clean, and lead channel for a good classic rock type overdrive. I'm looking for a FAT and MEATY sounding overdrive.
Can anyone suggest some tube recommendations, and SETTINGS most importantly. I had a Mark IV before this one, and I realize I'm going to have to spend much more than a few hours with it, but so far I am not very impressed.