Common amp modifications?

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Common amp modifications?

Post by Mighty Tom » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:36 pm

I recently had removable casters installed on my Vox AD120VT combo, and it got me thinking: what other useful amp modifications might be commonplace among wiser men than I? I've modded almost every guitar I've ever owned, but I don't know much about amps or what might make them sound better. Any suggestions?

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Post by zhivago » Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:40 am

I suppose you could add tilt-back legs.
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Post by Kawentzmann » Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:25 am

I had my Bandmaster unmodded and then added a so-called “soul control” in the extra hole in the back. That is a very easy mod that I found in an old Guitar Player. It’s a pot that removes the negative feedback loop gradually. Changing the sound more towards brownface if desired.
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Post by Regan » Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:11 am

Hey, I did that "Soul Control" mod to my old Vibrolux Reverb too. It's been that way for a long time. I am thinking about taking it out. I can't really remember how the amp sounded before I did the mod.

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Post by Kawentzmann » Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:16 am

If you turn the pot fully clockwise (I think) it will sound like stock blackface.
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