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Post by cvogue on Nov 15, 2017 2:04:39 GMT -5
Just responded to tjdjr1's post about gigging his QR, but I was wondering what everyone else thought about how your Splawn changes in tone as it warms up. I've noticed that with my Street Rod. It sounds good at the start of band practice (maybe 5 minutes of "on standby" warmup before we start playing. Maybe it's my ears but as the night goes on it sounds better and better. After a half hour or more it really sounds fantastic... I mean really stellar! Had a guest second guitarist who played with us tonight and he was drooling over my SR!  Seems to warm up (tone wise) and become more dynamic. What say you Splawners? How much warm up does your amp take before it sounds it's best? |
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Post by briman on Nov 15, 2017 20:01:44 GMT -5
I think mine start to sound better around 15 mins after start up and gets better and better up to about 30mins and then levels off at that awesome tube saturated scorchin tone.😁
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Post by splawndude on Nov 15, 2017 20:16:16 GMT -5
I would agree with you guys. It is a little cold and 'non-musical' at first but slays after it warms up.
I'd have to say more so than other amps I've experienced. My amp could also good use a fresh bias and preamp tube roll but still...I've always kind of noticed that.
What would be curious to me is whether or not leaving it on standby for an extended period actually helps at all vs. really ripping into it and getting things 'moving' if you will.
Remember that discussion some time back about tube poisoning? Again, somewhat mythical boundaries as far as I'm concerned but some claim that leaving your amp on standby for long periods of time is actually bad for the amp. Next time, instead of letting it 'warm up' for 30 minutes - give it 30 seconds and then really give it hell for 5 - 10 minutes straight and see if doesn't give you the same end result. I literally warm the amp on standby for only seconds. About the time it takes to check the tuning on guitar.
YMMV
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Post by cvogue on Nov 16, 2017 13:34:55 GMT -5
It's interesting... I'm not sure how long it actually takes. splawndude is right, it sounds good but not the awesome Splawn tone when first powered up, a bit cold and sterile. Then band practice ensues, I focus on the music etc... but at some point I realize that "damn that sounds great!". Would be good to know at what point that happens!
Just have to pay closer attention.
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Post by tjdjr1 on Nov 19, 2017 11:47:07 GMT -5
The last gig I played the other band uses a decibel meter and wanted to set at like 112db at the cab, I laughed and stated no freaking way I could get that low, so I compromised at 117db and told them our rehearsal volume is louder. The other band came up to my minimum and after the 30 minute mark I was louder and the other guys rig and kept it that way, he is a scooped mid guy and I cut through his tone like a knife. I believe my tone time is 30 minutes..
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Post by gtrjunior on Nov 19, 2017 18:42:15 GMT -5
I’ve only had the opportunity to gig my QR twice....both fill in gigs. I’ve been bandless for a while now. But I do remember having those thoughts with my Marshall. At some point you just realize “Damn, my F’in amp is SMOKIN’ right now!!”
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Post by cvogue on Nov 20, 2017 19:25:55 GMT -5
I’ve only had the opportunity to gig my QR twice....both fill in gigs. I’ve been bandless for a while now. But I do remember having those thoughts with my Marshall. At some point you just realize “Damn, my F’in amp is SMOKIN’ right now!!” Exactly, it sneaks up on you and then you realize your tone is to die for! Love that feeling.  |
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Seems to warm up (tone wise) and become more dynamic.
