Road King + Tung Sol + modded Tube Screamer = Bliss

noodles · 10-23-2006, 11:30 AM

So, Friday I came home to discover the tube fairy left me a pair of these at my door:

Just to avoid any chance of breakage, I removed the entire amp from the cabinet, and installed them that way. It was actually a lot easier than expected, since Mesa designed it so you can "feel" the amp pop into place when you slide it back into the cab.

V1 was the obvious choice for one of them. I decided to take a chance and use the other one for the loop tube, V4. In V1, it did everything I expected it do, since I heard it in V1 on Mike's Triple Rec: smoother overdrive, less buzz, sweeter cleans. V4 wasn't a huge difference, but I did notice that the lower gain yielded a little less harshness on the clean channel. The Tung Sol in this position was noteable in what it didn't do, as the loop is definately more transparent this way. I play with it here for a week or two, and then try moving it around. Mike and I are both curious as to how it will perform as the phase tube. I've also considered trying it out as the reverb tube, but I really don't use the amp's reverb much.

The real surprise was the modded TS7 that Mike let me borrow:

Good lord did this thing sound amazing in front of the dirty channels. Notes literally jumped out of the amp at me. I must obtain one and administer it 100% of the time. I can't quite explain it, other than it makes the amp sound so much more alive.

Chris · 10-23-2006, 11:35 AM

Shame you can't stick some of these in there:

eaeolian · 10-23-2006, 11:36 AM

That TS7 has been modded into a hi-fidelity (upgraded caps, etc.) TS-808, FYI.

Toshiro · 10-23-2006, 11:52 AM

Heh.

I have a spare Tung Sol, I didn't want to drop in it my V3 which shares between the last gain stage and loop buffer on my amp. In V2 it made the amp too smooth.

So, I guess those of us who always run TS9/808 booster pedals aren't nuts after all..

rummy · 10-23-2006, 11:58 AM

I have my Tube Screamer modded by Analogman. It's freakin' fantastic!

I heard wonderful things about Tung Sol. When my JJs die, I'll give them a go.

eaeolian · 10-23-2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toshiro

So, I guess those of us who always run TS9/808 booster pedals aren't nuts after all..

It makes a LOT more difference with the TungSol in V1. It really didn't add much with the Mesa tubes in there...

Chris · 10-23-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Shame you can't stick some of these in there:

FUCK YOU NOODLES! THIS WAS CLEVER AND YOU KNOW IT!

Drew · 10-23-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

FUCK YOU NOODLES! THIS WAS CLEVER AND YOU KNOW IT!

noodles · 10-23-2006, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

FUCK YOU NOODLES! THIS WAS CLEVER AND YOU KNOW IT!

Then why don't you just stick it in here?

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10-23-2006, 11:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
noodles I'm your huckleberry • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 22,035 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: KxK V7 - The Emo Killer Rig: Roadster/GMaj/4x12 Thanked: 306	Road King + Tung Sol + modded Tube Screamer = Bliss So, Friday I came home to discover the tube fairy left me a pair of these at my door: Just to avoid any chance of breakage, I removed the entire amp from the cabinet, and installed them that way. It was actually a lot easier than expected, since Mesa designed it so you can "feel" the amp pop into place when you slide it back into the cab. V1 was the obvious choice for one of them. I decided to take a chance and use the other one for the loop tube, V4. In V1, it did everything I expected it do, since I heard it in V1 on Mike's Triple Rec: smoother overdrive, less buzz, sweeter cleans. V4 wasn't a huge difference, but I did notice that the lower gain yielded a little less harshness on the clean channel. The Tung Sol in this position was noteable in what it didn't do, as the loop is definately more transparent this way. I play with it here for a week or two, and then try moving it around. Mike and I are both curious as to how it will perform as the phase tube. I've also considered trying it out as the reverb tube, but I really don't use the amp's reverb much. The real surprise was the modded TS7 that Mike let me borrow: Good lord did this thing sound amazing in front of the dirty channels. Notes literally jumped out of the amp at me. I must obtain one and administer it 100% of the time. I can't quite explain it, other than it makes the amp sound so much more alive. Noodles Division: American Metal without the suck. sales@kxkguitars.com "Somewhere along the way, the Straight Talk Express lost some wheels..." --Barack Obama on John McCain

10-23-2006, 11:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-23-2006, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
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Toshiro Lazy Basterd Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 5,027 Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Rig: Laney GH50L & GT8 Thanked: 10	Heh. I have a spare Tung Sol, I didn't want to drop in it my V3 which shares between the last gain stage and loop buffer on my amp. In V2 it made the amp too smooth. So, I guess those of us who always run TS9/808 booster pedals aren't nuts after all.. Um, Like Sound Files and Stuff ^_^ oh yeah, and some crappy videos too!

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rummy maybe this year Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 988 Real Name: J.C. Main Seven: RG7421 Rig: GH50L/Recto 2X12 Thanked: 2	I have my Tube Screamer modded by Analogman. It's freakin' fantastic! I heard wonderful things about Tung Sol. When my JJs die, I'll give them a go.

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