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Del Pickup · July 27th, 2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by utmotrix

Folks
I'm on the verge of buying a Tweed (probably Li'l dawg) but need some advice.
I play at several fairly loud Blues Jams each week. Currently running a BillM modified Blues Jr with a C-Rex 12 in it. My volume is usually at 4-5. It's loud - the C-Rex is very efficient.
I believe I'd be lost with a 12 watt 5E3. I bought (and returned to GC after 3 days) a Fender Excelsior. It was a joke - couldn't even hear myself and it was dimed.
So I'll probably need something with 6L6's.
Question is - with a 35 watt 5E3 will I get any of that luscious break-up or will it be too clean at the volume I'm describing?.
All my guits are single coil - I use a USA G&L Asat S model primarily.
I don't want to have to use pedals - I love a Tweed's natural grit.
thanks

I'd suggest that any amp with 35-40W output will seldom if ever be able to be turned up to the sweet spot that gives the gritty tweed tone you're looking for without pedals.

My 57 Twin RI is never above 5 - 6 even on big stages. At club gigs I'm lucky if I can get it up to 5 once the band warms up later in the evening. That's why I bought a Lovepedal Les Lius to give me the tweed dirt without the volume.

Some would say that it's silly using a pedal like that with my amp but I just would never get away with turning the amp up to around 8 - it's too damn loud. And 35W won't be any quieter.

That's why, the more I think about it, the more I'd like to get my hands on one of the new Twinolux's with the built in attenution. I think that might be ideal if it wasn't for the price!!!

Lunchie · July 27th, 2012, 10:37 PM

Im a new proud member of a Tweed Blues Deluxe RI!

Platefire · July 28th, 2012, 01:10 AM

Here is a 1960 Gibson Les Paul GA40 I restored. Platefire

fender62custom · July 28th, 2012, 01:30 AM

Cool amps guys!!! congrats & enjoy your Blues Deluxe Lunchie!!!

t-luxe · July 28th, 2012, 01:49 PM

Man, that Gibby looks sweeeet!

Ricky D. · July 28th, 2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utmotrix

Folks
I'm on the verge of buying a Tweed (probably Li'l dawg) but need some advice.
I play at several fairly loud Blues Jams each week. Currently running a BillM modified Blues Jr with a C-Rex 12 in it. My volume is usually at 4-5. It's loud - the C-Rex is very efficient.
I believe I'd be lost with a 12 watt 5E3. I bought (and returned to GC after 3 days) a Fender Excelsior. It was a joke - couldn't even hear myself and it was dimed.
So I'll probably need something with 6L6's.
Question is - with a 35 watt 5E3 will I get any of that luscious break-up or will it be too clean at the volume I'm describing?.
All my guits are single coil - I use a USA G&L Asat S model primarily.
I don't want to have to use pedals - I love a Tweed's natural grit.
thanks

I'll tell you what I think based on the Mission 5E3 clone I have now and the assorted BF amps I've gigged.

For a given amp/speaker, you have one volume level or narrow range where you're in the sweet spot or getting that sweet power tube break up. If you change to a more or less efficient speaker, you can move that sweet spot louder or softer. But that's about all there is to it. Not real good if you have to adapt to your situation, no problem if the situation has to adapt to you.

An attenuater should be the answer to the problem, though. I've never had one, so I don't really know.

Warm Gums · July 28th, 2012, 08:07 PM

Have a Marsh Harvard clone, that I got for a song.
Great amp, haven't been playing it much recently, perhaps I will get it back in the rotation soon..

refin · July 28th, 2012, 08:10 PM

Posted before--------

'59 Bassman,'59 Tremolux,'56 Pro,and '57 Deluxe.
Tremolux and Deluxe recovered.

RubyRae · July 28th, 2012, 10:33 PM

Nice selection there refin. I am confused is that Pro a 12" speaker and baffle?
Which are your favorite 2 and why? I'm curious.

vibrasonic · July 29th, 2012, 08:25 AM

Here's my 1961 Harvard, it came with the original victoria cover. I think some bought it and then put it in the closet for 45 years

fender62custom · July 29th, 2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vibrasonic

Here's my 1961 Harvard, it came with the original victoria cover. I think some bought it and then put it in the closet for 45 years

WOW!!! She's a beauty!!!...thanks for posting...congrats & enjoy!!!!

fender62custom · July 29th, 2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by refin

Posted before--------

'59 Bassman,'59 Tremolux,'56 Pro,and '57 Deluxe.
Tremolux and Deluxe recovered.

CLASSIC!!!!!!! what can l say!!!! enjoy!!!

mr.danny · July 29th, 2012, 04:55 PM

My '58 Tremolux and '53 Deluxe

Ricky D. · July 29th, 2012, 05:32 PM

Mr. Danny, do I see a Wurlitzer piano and a Farfisa Combo Compact in there?

mr.danny · July 29th, 2012, 05:38 PM

Ricky, good eye! Farfisa Combo Compact Deluxe, to be exact. We also have Rhodes, Clavinet, many other organs, electronic pianos and early synths.

hockey guy · July 29th, 2012, 05:38 PM

I have a tweed blues jr nos.

fender62custom · July 29th, 2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.danny

My '58 Tremolux and '53 Deluxe

we're impressed!!!! absolutely love the tele & bass too!!! serious Mojo!!! some more info on your organ & amp set up please...that looks killer too!!! congrats & enjoy!!!

Edit: just saw the reply!!!! amazing!!! great set up all round!!! cheers!!

mr.danny · July 29th, 2012, 05:53 PM

Thanks man. Check the site in my sig if you want to see some more :)

fender62custom · July 29th, 2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.danny

Thanks man. Check the site in my sig if you want to see some more :)

Greetings Mr Danny!!!!!

now that's an inspiring recording environment!!!!! you certainly have a passion for the music....the ambience looks killer..super professional...the Funk Bros are my favourite studio band & you guys seem to have a atmosphere that replicates that type of kinship that allows the musicians to feel at home & shine!!!! all the best for all your future recordings too!!! cheers!!!

Victor

gypsyseven · July 29th, 2012, 06:29 PM

Not a real tweed circuit-wise but looks cool to me...and sounds very good with a Cannabis Rex and a 5751 in V1....
My Blues Deluxe.

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July 28th, 2012, 01:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
fender62custom Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 610 1 Photos	Cool amps guys!!! congrats & enjoy your Blues Deluxe Lunchie!!!

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July 28th, 2012, 08:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
Warm Gums Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,111 10 Photos	Have a Marsh Harvard clone, that I got for a song. Great amp, haven't been playing it much recently, perhaps I will get it back in the rotation soon..

July 28th, 2012, 10:33 PM	#29 (permalink)
RubyRae Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Age: 37 Posts: 3,200 2 Photos	Nice selection there refin. I am confused is that Pro a 12" speaker and baffle? Which are your favorite 2 and why? I'm curious.

July 29th, 2012, 05:32 PM	#34 (permalink)
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July 29th, 2012, 05:38 PM	#35 (permalink)
mr.danny Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,020	Ricky, good eye! Farfisa Combo Compact Deluxe, to be exact. We also have Rhodes, Clavinet, many other organs, electronic pianos and early synths. __________________ http://natrecstudio.com

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hockey guy Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 120	I have a tweed blues jr nos.

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mr.danny Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,020	Thanks man. Check the site in my sig if you want to see some more :) __________________ http://natrecstudio.com

July 29th, 2012, 06:29 PM	#40 (permalink)
gypsyseven Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Germany Age: 35 Posts: 2,017	Not a real tweed circuit-wise but looks cool to me...and sounds very good with a Cannabis Rex and a 5751 in V1.... My Blues Deluxe. Attached Thumbnails

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