deadpool_25
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No need to limit yourself that much. There are other viable power amp options...So…instead of looking for a power amp for my axe fx 3…I should just buy an EVH 50W Stealth. Got it.
I did it and I don't feel bad about it
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Yeah, this really blew me away. I assumed because of shitty power in my apartment and the absurd amount of things I have plugged into 2 different outlets would cause some hum/buzz, but I’ve got the FM9 in 4CM with the 50 Watt 6L6 and it’s flawless. I’m not even using any noise gates, I can hang on the red channel with a boost without any additional hiss than I’d expect from a tube amp.
The MIDI programming on the EVH was so simple that I had the FM9 switching amp channels with Scenes within about 5 minutes and it was the first time I used the MIDI block in a Fractal unit.
So…instead of looking for a power amp for my axe fx 3…I should just buy an EVH 50W Stealth. Got it.
That’s actually exactly how I ended up with mine. I wanted a tube power section for my FM9 into real cabs, was debating actual power amps but was kinda thinkin’ I’d maybe go with a high gain head that I could either use on it’s own or as a slave, then a 50-watt w/ a 2x12 popped up for dirt cheap and made the decision for me.
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I’m a bit jealous of the dual concentric pots on the Blue/Green channels. I’m just realizing now there’s one on the Gain as well, not just the volume. I want that, damnit. I’m guessing mine is an early run 6L6, because it’s also missing that 6L6 badge on the face.
MirrorProfiles
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Not sure if he's still taking on jobs, but if he is, you can contact Howard Kaplan to upgrade to the latest version with dual concentric pots.
OOOOOH, just tried to find his website and his linked in shows this:
I'm sure he's involved on way cooler other stuff with Yamaha but also, I hope that means some EVH models are coming to Helix....
deadpool_25
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If you like both the green and blue channels, the dual concentric knobs are a huge improvement imo.
With that said, some people claim the early "F" logo versions sound the best. Take that for what it's worth.
Obviously the only option is to just get another one, but with concentric knobs so you can compare. For science.
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deadpool_25
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He shut down his repair shop I think, now that he's working for Yamaha/L6. He modded my 2x12 combo to have concentric knobs for the EQ controls too.
Howard is awesome. He's such a good person. I believe he said he's not modding these anymore though. I could double check if you're really interested.
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If he’s not doing the mods himself, I guess he may be able to recommend someone, or provide what’s needed for a tech to do it. Very cool that he was offering that as a mod.
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Hahahah he idea of trading towards a newer version isn’t really realistic as who would want to ‘downgrade’, unless the “the originals sound better” is hyped enough. I’m just going to hang onto it and snag another one when it pops up cheap. I’d love a black 6L6 version. And then in 10 years I can brag about how I have an OG 50-watt that sounds better than the rest as if it’s unobtanium.
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@MirrorProfiles and @deadpool_25, that’s a bummer I missed the boat on having Howard mod the amp for me, that would have been pretty spectacular. His ToneTalk was one of my favorites because of he barely had an inkling of what he was getting into working on amps, nevertheless with EVH.
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Life Eats Life
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4X12 ‘s ooze dopamine, like doin’ a shot of booze,
that cheer’ie look in the eyes and redness in the cheeks..it ain’t the booze, it’s the more molecule
DOPAMINE.
A 4X12 with Greenbacks in it’s sweet spot
= the sound of dopamine entering the bloodstream
through your ears instead of drinking a substance.
My advice?
Dude.. keep going.
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whats next to try?