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Steevo

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  1. Now thats funny right there! Thanks for the chuckles.
  2. Steevo

    Metronome

    IMHO using a metronome is not just about increasing speed and/or accuracy, but reducing the need for it altogether. That's why I prefer a simple tic/toc. For me, the speed can be increased gradually to help perfect execution, but the interval of the beat can also be increased to help the inner sense of timing. Once comfortable at a particular tempo, try setting it to just the downbeat of each measure and see how you do, or every 4 bars if you're humble enough. Or, just set it to the 2 and 4 (backbeat) and use it that way. Drum loops are great, but I find I tend to be more sloppy when hearing all the subdivisions rather than internalizing them. Just my .02.
  3. I'm pretty sure this is electronic. At the beginning of the clip, I play a A string open, and then an E string open and let it ring out. At the end of that long E string you'll hear the buzz/distortion kind of fizzle out ... in an electronic kind of way. At first, I thought it was mechanical/physical but now I don't think so ... everything seems tight. Maybe I'll try an external speaker to take that all out of the equation. Thanks for listening! S
  4. I think you just did. Can I borrow your ears? I believe the speaker is fine. I removed it and there is no visible damage. The voice coil moves freely (although it seems to bottom out quickly while going back). There is a buzz on the low E string that is not supposed to be there I'm sure. I recorded a short sound clip for you to hear it. What do you think this is? 1965 BF Champ - Sound Clip Thanks in advance. S. FWIW, here's a picture for how I recorded it: http://www.shrewsberry.net/champ/champ2.jpg
  5. QUOTE]Steevo .... I would first pop in a new 6V6 and 12AX7. If this does not make it all better then the speaker needs to be checked. I would also check the voltages on the plates of the preamp tube and the output tube or have a tech do this. It is fast and easy for a tech. If you are near Los Angeles I would be happy to do this for you for nothing. They are pretty darn cool amps. [/QB] Hey Myles, I got my Groove Tubes today and swapped them into the '65 Champ. BIG difference already. However, there is a buzz that sound physical/mechanical ... the speaker may be in trouble. The speaker does not have the blue jensen sticker on it so I don't know what kind it is. If I need to replace it, where should I start? Oh, by the way, I opened up my UPS package and found a matched set of 6V6's instead of just one! Wow! Either that was a very nice gesture or I just got someone in shipping in trouble. Let me know if I need to return the extra. Many thanks. S.
  6. Thanks for the info and the generous offer ... however, I'm in KY. I could probably measure those voltages myself. I've got 'The Tube Amp Book' by Aspen Pittman and its got all the schematics in there. S.
  7. Hi Myles, just a quick question. I finally got my hands (ears) on a '65 Fender Champ ... looks all original ... sounds like shit. Maybe I'm expecting too much but from all I've read this little guy should sound pretty good. I'm playing my 2002 Gibson 356 through it, and it's just ... well, disappointing. I wanted it to be all tubey and swirly and have my notes 'bloom' and ... nuthin'. Can you suggest anything I should try before I give it up and go back to my Boss GT-6?
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