Comments on: Fixing the Reverb Tank http://billmaudio.com/wp Small amps, big sound. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:31 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: bill http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-12544 bill Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:18:44 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-12544 Don't forget the MOD and Belton tanks available from <a href="http://www.tubesandmore.com" rel="nofollow">Antique Electronics</a>. Don’t forget the MOD and Belton tanks available from Antique Electronics.

]]> By: Steven http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-12542 Steven Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:26:39 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-12542 Hi Bill, I contacted mojotone.com http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/Reverb-Tanks regarding which reverb tank was the Ruby replacement, this was their info: ----------- I was interested in this reverb tank for a blues jr but it is now marked as discontinued: 3EB2C1B Ruby Tubes Reverb Tank (Fender Style 3-Spring) Is this the replacement? M8EB2C1B Mojo Reverb Tank (Fender Style 3-Spring) ----------- Answer: You are correct, that is the Mojo replacement. Thanks, Steven Hi Bill,

I contacted mojotone.com http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/Reverb-Tanks
regarding which reverb tank was the Ruby replacement, this was their info:

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I was interested in this reverb tank for a blues jr but it is now marked as discontinued:
3EB2C1B Ruby Tubes Reverb Tank (Fender Style 3-Spring)

Is this the replacement?
M8EB2C1B Mojo Reverb Tank (Fender Style 3-Spring)
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Answer: You are correct, that is the Mojo replacement.

Thanks,
Steven

]]> By: Serge http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-10422 Serge Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:31:08 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-10422 Hi Bill! I have settled for a MOD reverb tank, after all. I got it yesterday, installed it today, and it does sound much better than the Accutronics! Thanks for your advice! Hi Bill!

I have settled for a MOD reverb tank, after all. I got it yesterday, installed it today, and it does sound much better than the Accutronics! Thanks for your advice!

]]> By: bill http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-10190 bill Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:16:54 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-10190 The secret weapon for reverb tank installation/removal is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-807SX-Crosspoint-Screwdriver/dp/B00004T7U0" rel="nofollow">General Ratchet Screwdriver</a>. You can find them in most any hardware store or from Amazon. The secret weapon for reverb tank installation/removal is the General Ratchet Screwdriver. You can find them in most any hardware store or from Amazon.

]]> By: Richard Wetzel http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-10171 Richard Wetzel Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:41:44 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-10171 Hi Bill, The installation was easy on my new Ruby reverb tank. I was able to remove the original tank pretty easily and got the 2 front screws into the Ruby tank, but then found I had to pull the chassis and speaker out to be able to put in the 2 back screws in the tank. This may be because the Avatar Hellatone speaker has a bigger magnet than stock. I love the sound of the lush Ruby reverb tank! PEACE, Richard Hi Bill,

The installation was easy on my new Ruby reverb tank. I was able to remove the original tank pretty easily and got the 2 front screws into the Ruby tank, but then found I had to pull the chassis and speaker out to be able to put in the 2 back screws in the tank. This may be because the Avatar Hellatone speaker has a bigger magnet than stock.

I love the sound of the lush Ruby reverb tank! PEACE, Richard

]]> By: bill http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-9754 bill Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:19:19 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-9754 I've never actually seen an 8EB<strong>3</strong>C1B. If you find one, let me know where. Meanwhile, the Belton and MOD tanks give you the longer, surfy reverb. I’ve never actually seen an 8EB3C1B. If you find one, let me know where. Meanwhile, the Belton and MOD tanks give you the longer, surfy reverb.

]]> By: Serge http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-9688 Serge Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:13:18 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-9688 Hi Bill! After fixing successfully my reverb tank following your clear instructions, I am considering getting a spare tank in case of a new, but unfixable that time, breakdown. I see that you have suggestions for the Beltron and MOD tanks (in addition to the Ruby). Would the Accutronics 8EB3C1B be an alternative in a search for a longer, lusher, surfier reverb, or would it be overkill in the Junior? Traynor for their part seem to be using the 17" equivalent (4EB3C1B) in their YCV20. Thanks for your help and congrats on your great work! Hi Bill!

After fixing successfully my reverb tank following your clear instructions, I am considering getting a spare tank in case of a new, but unfixable that time, breakdown.

I see that you have suggestions for the Beltron and MOD tanks (in addition to the Ruby). Would the Accutronics 8EB3C1B be an alternative in a search for a longer, lusher, surfier reverb, or would it be overkill in the Junior? Traynor for their part seem to be using the 17″ equivalent (4EB3C1B) in their YCV20.

Thanks for your help and congrats on your great work!

]]> By: Richard Wetzel http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-9586 Richard Wetzel Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:52:38 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-9586 Hi Bill, Just a note to say I called Mojo and ordered the Ruby Tank today, so they are in stock again. I can't wait to hear the difference. Surf's Up! Peace, Richard Hi Bill,

Just a note to say I called Mojo and ordered the Ruby Tank today, so they are in stock again. I can’t wait to hear the difference. Surf’s Up!

Peace, Richard

]]> By: Lenny http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-9061 Lenny Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:58:38 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-9061 Bill, thanks for the heads up about the push on connector on the reverb tank. the green wire had broken off . reverb now works great !!!.peace Lenny Bill,

thanks for the heads up about the push on connector on the reverb tank.
the green wire had broken off .
reverb now works great !!!.peace Lenny

]]> By: ChrisP http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46&cpage=1#comment-8260 ChrisP Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:56:23 +0000 http://billmaudio.com/wp/?page_id=46#comment-8260 The stock reverb tank was DOA on my new Blues Jr. No big deal, I dropped in a Belton tank from Antique Electronics and now I'm back in business. The Belton sounds great in the Blues Jr. 18 bucks well spent. The stock reverb tank was DOA on my new Blues Jr. No big deal, I dropped in a Belton tank from Antique Electronics and now I’m back in business. The Belton sounds great in the Blues Jr. 18 bucks well spent.

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