Thinking about building a Tore T Revibe ...

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Hi everybody!

This is my first post here, but if I decide to go through with the build I'm sure there'll be plenty more! 

I'm thinking about building the Revibe with Tore T mods but have a couple questions about the unit. I've listened to some samples and the reverb sounds great to me, but I'm unsure if the trem/vibe is what I'd like. Basically, the slow settings sound great to me on the samples I've heard but I'm not sure if the trem/vibe can get very FAST and CHOPPY. If not, are there any mods to achieve this?

I'll be running into a slightly overdriven '69 HIWATT DR103 - do you think that would work well? I ask because the amp has no FX loop and I imagine reverb and trem/vibe would sound better into a clean amp ... but I'm going for a dirtier sound altogether anyway - I just hope the reverb doesn't get "lost" in the overdriven sound.

I plan to use a chassis I already have - could that be an issue regarding grounding/hum?

Finally, I must mention that I've only built pedals so far and I must say it is really a good feeling when you build something and it actually sounds good!! I imagine this would be the most difficult build for me by far!?! 

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I'm not sure if the trem/vibe can get very FAST and CHOPPY. If not, are there any mods to achieve this?

It's very easy to increase the speed and intensity.

I'll be running into a slightly overdriven '69 HIWATT DR103 - do you think that would work well?

I've heard a lot of trem associated with overdriven guitar. I don't usually associate reverb with distortion though. You may have to let your own ears answer that one.

I plan to use a chassis I already have - could that be an issue regarding grounding/hum?

Depends on the dimensions of the existing chassis. And your wiring skills.

I imagine this would be the most difficult build for me by far!?!

It's not too bad. Just take your time and follow some good general building practices and you'll get through it. There is a lot of stuff in the tremolo circuit and it could be a challenge to troubleshoot if you don't understand what is happening. Reading and understanding a schematic and knowing how to relate the schematic to the layout is important.

There really isn't a standard chassis or layout for the revibe. Many people put them in a chassis for a 6G15 reverb unit. Our host, Doug, recently built another revibe and stuffed it into a 19" rack mounted unit. And I built one last spring using another unique layout. You can read about Doug's project on this website.

And you can see my project and all documentation here...  http://home.comcast.net/~seluckey/amps/revibe/revibe.htm

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"There really isn't a standard chassis or layout for the revibe."

If considering a "standard" Fender-type 6G15 19"W x 10"H x 7"D stand-alone for 17" reverb tanks, a ReVibe chassis for that is at:
                                    http://taweber.powweb.com/store/chassis/chord2.html

Has all necessary knob, input, & tube socket holes for 3-tube Vibe + 6G15 Verb?   
Except no chrome-plate...   16 ga. polished stainless...   dunno 'bout their layout, chassis alone is about $20 less than chassis kit...

 I'd probably use Doug's Tore T Revibe layout, order his 1/8" board material, & pay him to CNC drill the turret holes (you'd have to input turret locations on this site's app, or is that pre-programmed ready-to-run?) Such a deal! Will fit inside chassis if you use 1/4"H stand-offs.

Sorry if nothing turns into "links" or "quotes", don't post here often nor have time to study system...  looked at how-to's...  not sure if helpful yet.

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DOH!! Since no one has helped you avoid my ignorance of this site...   you don't have to use turret-holes app, in Doug's Parts Catalog, under Board Building Parts is the 'Tore-T Revibe drilled board'...  no fuss, no muss, ready to send to your door-step of course & at a good price!! Library Page has info as to what components & where they go on board.