Stilleto Duece Stage I

[Steve@Russo]

agreed my father in law was over yesterday, and he is more tradition with his gain, and I just put him through the crunch channel and he loved it

 

[Duece2]

I agree I'm really getting into channel 1 crunch mode with my strat getting some SRV tone dialed in is pretty easy. And I highly recommend the Shuguang El34 tubes instead of JJs.

 

[Riff Blister]

I pretty much live on the Channel 1 Crunch mode with my Deuce II. You guys have me curious now. Has anyone compared that mode between Deuce I and Deuce II?
Are they the same?

 

[Guitarmiester]

I pretty much live on the Channel 1 Crunch mode with my Deuce II. You guys have me curious now. Has anyone compared that mode between Deuce I and Deuce II?
Are they the same?

I didn't notice any difference when I AB'd my Stage I with a friend's Stage II. The only slight difference I noticed was when using Fluid Drive. I've yet to figure out what exactly Stage II owners are talking about when they say Stage II is so much better.

 

[Steve@Russo]

to be honest, I don't hear too much either except in Fluid also, certainly a re tube made more of a difference compared to stock than stage 1 to stage 2, does that make sense?

 

[donniecrump]

I saw a few posts about new tubes so I figured I would provide feedback.

I recently installed the Mansfield BIAS mod, big thanks to John Mansfield for the email help, and put in a new full set of JJ KT77 tubes. Complete with preamp and rectifier replacements as well. I upped the BIAS from 27ma to 35ma.

One thing I can tell you is the BIAS mod and the KT77 tube kit did a lot for the Stiletto Stage I. It did not change the overall sound but did more to bring the amp to life.

I have recorded many clips but I now have to figure out how to create a single image video with audio behind it so I can upload it to youtube.

I am planning a full post and write up when I am done. I am thinking FD mod next.