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StephaninMelb · February 15th, 2012, 12:50 PM

Reverb Tank "Best Mounting Methods"

Amp designers need to attempt to mount the spring reverb tank in a vertical orientation with the connectors up if at all possible. The two other alternatives are a compromise and will not produce as high quality reverb. There are more player operating issue encountered with reverb tanks mounted in the two other orientations.

Issues that Need to be Considered

Spring weight
Displacement of transducer magnets along the air gap (tank orientation)
Isolation from vibrating mounting surface
Mechanical feedback from too tight cable connections between the reverb tank & amplifier

Illustrations from Top to Bottom

(1) Most Desirable Mounting Method
(2) Next Most Desirable Mounting Method
(3) Least Desirable Mounting Method

February 15th, 2012, 12:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
StephaninMelb Banned Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Melbourne Age: 57 Posts: 1,322	Reverb Tank "Best Mounting Methods" Amp designers need to attempt to mount the spring reverb tank in a vertical orientation with the connectors up if at all possible. The two other alternatives are a compromise and will not produce as high quality reverb. There are more player operating issue encountered with reverb tanks mounted in the two other orientations. Issues that Need to be Considered Spring weight Displacement of transducer magnets along the air gap (tank orientation) Isolation from vibrating mounting surface Mechanical feedback from too tight cable connections between the reverb tank & amplifier Illustrations from Top to Bottom (1) Most Desirable Mounting Method (2) Next Most Desirable Mounting Method (3) Least Desirable Mounting Method Attached Thumbnails Last edited by StephaninMelb; February 15th, 2012 at 02:39 PM.