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Sorry, Rabs, but I'm still no wiser.

Is it a direct input socket and, if so, does it require the use of subsequent 'sound-processing' folderol to be of any use?

 

I'm a simple kind'a guy.

 

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Sorry, Rabs, but I'm still no wiser.

Is it a direct input socket and, if so, does it require the use of subsequent 'sound-processing' folderol to be of any use?

 

I'm a simple kind'a guy.

 

P.

You got me..

 

Im assuming that it is a direct input from what BBP said....

 

I tried plugging a pedal in and some headphones and nothing happened... So it seems to bypass the master volume and give you a clean sound.. All of the hiss stops when I used that input and theres quite a bit of volume drop.. as for why you would want it im really not sure... Maybe plugging a second head into it??

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So it seems to bypass the master volume and give you a clean sound.. All of the hiss stops when I used that input and theres quite a bit of volume drop.. as for why you would want it im really not sure... Maybe plugging a second head into it??

 

To use only the power amp. If you turn it up you should get a loud clean signal since it's bypassing the preamp section. Probably to use it in a slave/power amp arrangement. Those were big in the 80s :)

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To use only the power amp. If you turn it up you should get a loud clean signal since it's bypassing the preamp section. Probably to use it in a slave/power amp arrangement. Those were big in the 80s :)

So what would the set up be for that arrangement?

 

I just know so little about all this :) Ive always had combo amps.

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So what would the set up be for that arrangement?

 

I just know so little about all this :) Ive always had combo amps.

 

Either you woukd use a dedicated preamp and plug it into that third input, or take the Send of an Effects Loop on an amp and plug that into the input.

 

-Ryan

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I think I explained it pretty well back on the first page.

Lol, yeah sorry man you did..

 

And I just re-read it.. and it still doesn't really make sense to me [crying]

 

Lol... its ok, im happy with my combos... :)

 

I may try and find a cheap cab to sell it on with. And you never know... When I hear what its actually meant to sound like I may actually like it (even though I REALLY don't need it).

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Would this work with my car boot amp?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221519960423?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

Marshall 1 x 12 extension cab JCM 900 series.

 

The original Celestion 150w driver was a bit harsh sounding so I installed the Harma Ruby 50w 8 ohm driver as shown. These sound more like the older G12M greenback Celestion units and the 50 watt rating is a little conservative like the V30.

 

Aside from the tail of the M missing from the logo it is in really good condition and sounds great.

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Would this work with my car boot amp?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221519960423?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

Marshall 1 x 12 extension cab JCM 900 series.

 

The original Celestion 150w driver was a bit harsh sounding so I installed the Harma Ruby 50w 8 ohm driver as shown. These sound more like the older G12M greenback Celestion units and the 50 watt rating is a little conservative like the V30.

 

Aside from the tail of the M missing from the logo it is in really good condition and sounds great.

 

It would work, considering I doubt you'll be cranking this thing. The speaker's rated at 50w and your amp puts out 65w at 8 ohms, but so long as you keep the volume at a reasonable level, you'll be fine.

 

-Ryan

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It would work, considering I doubt you'll be cranking this thing. The speaker's rated at 50w and your amp puts out 65w at 8 ohms, but so long as you keep the volume at a reasonable level, you'll be fine.

 

-Ryan

Hmm.. ok, that's sort of what I thought... cheers :)

 

Might be worth it if I can get it cheap enough.. I take it that's a pretty good price?

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Hmm.. ok, that's sort of what I thought... cheers :)

 

Might be worth it if I can get it cheap enough.. I take it that's a pretty good price?

 

Indeed it is, considering a brand new 1912 cab sells for ~$600 currently.

 

-Ryan

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I've only just looked and noticed the direction this thread took. The extra input seems to bypass the preamp, master and tone stack. As for what it's for... Looks like a non original mod to me so only the modder knows what he did it for, could speculate that it was for a keyboard or for slaving the amp but you can only guess.

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I have just been playing this amp through the cab I bought.. and wow.. its actually pretty good...

 

Its a shame I cant turn the master volume up past 1 though :P (cos its just too loud) lol but for £20 I cant complain, its kinda cool..

 

I tested that third input and yes.. it seems to bypass everything else but the master volume and to get any decent volume with that input I had to turn it up to about 5.....

 

And the knob that it calls Presence is like a gain knob.. Id really like to try that at louder volume.. At 1 on the master I had to turn the Presence up too about 8 to get some crunch out of it and full up for a proper distortion sound...

 

But its good :)

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