Name: Ed Goforth
Email: goforthsound@yahoo.com
Subject: Music Man Mods
Thread: 59
Time: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 08:16:42 UTC
A Radio Shnack 12vdc/450 ma. power trany, a 12vdc realy and some clever wiring would do it, as in how Dumble did his amps! You could also include a PAB (pre amp boost circuit) that boosts the preamp for solo work. This is done basically by disconnecting the bass pot from the treble pot, foot-switchable so your amp gets more gain going through like that of a Tweed amp. Listen to Robben Fords solo's. He usually kicks in the PAB circuit in that Dumble, for that extra thick tone in his solo's. Oh but thats a Dumble amp isn't it? YUP! but if you had a Dumble schematic, you could see the similarities other than the IC's and output section. Dumble has been known to use MM trannies and even Dumbleize MM amps. The mid tones on these amps can be tweaked or have push-pull switches to make changes. I would not recommend any drilling holes in these amps, in case it was desired to be put back to stock later! But the options are there. A effects loop could be added too. Either tapping into the reverb send return like another poster had commented, or built into a separate box and mounted in the cabinet. Wiring it up to the amps power supply etc. All these mods could be put back to stock anytime. I will post my findings if anyone is interested. Some will not want to change a thing, thats cool too, but for those who want a couple extra cool features, I honestly think it could a nice addition to these amps, instead of spending money on expensive boutique amps.