Charles Reeder
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BobL said:After reading this thread in it's entirety I decided last night that I would apply the change to one (1) of my Lonestars. In a side by side comparison with my other Lonestar, which included recording them both it seems to me that although the channel presence is enhance, the bottom is not quite as stiff as it first was. And before it's said, that difference is noticible between the two Lonestars as well, and it is a change that was not an issue in the past.
Second, I had read here where the pots may be of a slightly different manufactures part number. That was NOT the case here, and all of the part numbers matched.
Another effect of this mod appears to be slightly thin sound with effects pedals that I currently use, although this might be attributed to my need to experiment a little more. And before I get slammed let me tell you that my effects pedals are about as good as they get. Grey Ross compressor, original TS-808, original AD-9, and so on. Tonight I'll replace them with my duplicate set and move out the TS-808 for a Fulltone OCD, Keeley Compressor and try a few other pedals as well.
Now with that said, the point I'm making, based on the ears I've used playing as a touring pro for over 45 years is this. Mesa may have gotten the 2nd channel tone characteristics correct to begin with. So we'll see what the deal is after this weekend. Until then this jury's still out, but I wish to thank you for the suggestion and your efforts.
Hey BobL;
I wouldn't dream of 'slamming' you and I certainly hope no one else does either. CB101 also tried the 'mod' and changed his amp back. He preferred it how it was before. I actually encouraged him to post his findings and opinion before he had done so.
Tone is a very subjective and personal thing...and I don't think there necessarily is a 'right' or a 'wrong' Tone...but there is a 'right and wrong' Tone for me...as well as a 'right' tone for you and for everyone else. It is an individual thing.
Your posting does help to prove that there is indeed a difference to be heard in the 'before and after'...so maybe at least we can convince the doubters that it does actually do something when the pots are switched!
There have been too few people posting their results of the 'mod' so far; so no absolute conclusions can be drawn yet...but it seems to me that those who favor the use of pedals are more likely to prefer the 2nd channel as Mesa originally made it....whereas those (like myself) who don't really care for pedals much are more likely to prefer the 2nd channel with the 'mod'.
I bought a second Lonestar after I had done the 'mod' to my first one; and like you took that opportunity to do and A/B comparison. Several hours later I was taking the chassis out of the 'new' one to do the 'mod' to it too.
Thanks for your post and keep us advised of your findings.
Viva Le Difference! Charles