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Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« on: August 02, 2023, 12:30:34 pm »
Hi,

I´m trying to fix a deluxe reverb, the issue is that turn up the reverb make a lot of hiss, the hiss only come down when I disconnect the reverb tank..

some ideas?


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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2023, 12:39:12 pm »
Is the TAD 4AB3C1B new one..

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2023, 12:53:49 pm »
Also If I remove V4 noise dissapear and If I remove v3 noise still there.

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2023, 12:57:42 pm »
I try with a new V4 and the noise continue.

the noise here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tyx-001ATqgZxwEcXtoSo04p8hshFqnC/view?usp=drive_link
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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2023, 01:04:24 pm »

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2023, 01:06:30 pm »

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2023, 01:17:13 pm »
could be RCA cables?

The tank is very new, I think is correct.

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2023, 01:30:16 pm »
Why was the tank replaced?
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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2023, 01:33:06 pm »
Why was the tank replaced?

Becouse old one doesnt sound and the tremolo doesnt sound too.

Now works but with this noise

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2023, 01:36:25 pm »
Try another cable set. OK to borrow from your sound system.

BTW, tremolo issue is likely not related to reverb issue.
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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2023, 01:38:28 pm »
Try another cable set. OK to borrow from your sound system.

BTW, tremolo issue is likely not related to reverb issue.

Ok, i will try another cables..

Yes, I know tremolo must be another think but I didnt found it yet... tubes are new

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2023, 01:42:33 pm »
Also try a snubber cap on the return from the reverb tank like Fender used in the 70's. That's what that cap was there for.


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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2023, 01:47:16 pm »

Ok, tremolo was bad footswitch now is working

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2023, 01:48:09 pm »
Also try a snubber cap on the return from the reverb tank like Fender used in the 70's. That's what that cap was there for.


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ok, never see it. I will investigate

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2023, 02:01:41 pm »
2000pF is the same as .002µF. If cables and/or this cap don't fix this issue you need another tank. It seems like I see lots of issues with new tanks these days.
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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2023, 04:14:33 am »
2000pF is the same as .002µF. If cables and/or this cap don't fix this issue you need another tank. It seems like I see lots of issues with new tanks these days.

Ok, I order one good RCA shielded cable to try it, the two 12AT7 are this one "TAD ECC81/12AT7-Cz" could be problematic this tube for reverb?

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Re: Big problem with deluxe reverb 65
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2023, 06:19:56 am »
First of all, can you confirm that this amp has already worked perfectly? No hiss?

Secondly, has this amp ever been repaired by another person ?

And finally, show us a good photo of the circuit. I suspect somes wires are misplaced.

 


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