rogerj1
Member
New to the forum, but I'm glad I found this before I sold my amp! I have a Rectoverb 1X12 combo 50W, I'm assuming its a series 2 model (vintage/modern/clean/pushed channels), killer amp, but the reverb SUCKS! I had come to the point of selling the amp, but that little voice in my head :twisted: kept telling me not to! I cracked open the chasis to find the tiny 3 spring unit, Belton (Korean). Is there any way to install a better spring tank? I'd rather find a longer unit and mount it outboard in the bottom of the cab. Has anyone done this? I'm finding others have had the same complaints, just wondering if anyone has found a solution to this prob. I must have the spring reverb... tried the ElectroHarmonix Holy Grail in the loop, to which only dissapointed me in how much that box DRAINS the tone! Not too impressed with the sound of that unit anyhow. Read some posts about how Mesas are only for modern rock/heavy metal sounds, but I can't totally buy into that. Sure, this is a KILLER 50W amp, but I know of bands like My Morning Jacket that uses Mesas and LOADS of reverb (sample: http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=collection%3Aetree%20AND%20creator%3A%22My%20Morning%20Jacket%22&sort=-date) Not sure of their exact rig, but when hearing them live, you can actually hear the kick drum pinging the reverb units! Hoping to find a solution rather than trading for a Fender (which I wouldn't totally be against btw). Nice forum, lots of info! Thanks,
Scott
Scott