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brightening the tone of a cheap practice amp

Started by LJN, March 09, 2016, 02:47:33 AM

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LJN

Hi, guys. I have a question regarding my little Tele Star amp from the 1970s. It's very dark sounding and I would like to change that. The circuitry in it doesn't appear to be original, so I don't really mind the idea of modifying it. I also have very little information about the amp. Could it be as simple as swapping out the input cap? Thanks.
If it sounds good, USE IT!

Epiphone Les Paul, Kasino U100- P, Sears 125-XL

Enzo


LJN

After reading the old thread I had posted last year about this amp, I tried one of the suggestions about putting a cap on the volume pot. With a 1000 pf ceramic, it's much brighter with a nice, honky midrange. I'm really digging the new sound it's getting. I can plug a fuzz into it and it actually sounds like a fuzz. Oh, and yes. I have replaced the speaker several times. Right now, I have a 12 inch speaker from an old organ in it. I've tried several different speakers and this one sounded best. It handles a bass pretty well, too. Thanks.
If it sounds good, USE IT!

Epiphone Les Paul, Kasino U100- P, Sears 125-XL