peterc52
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Right now it has TAD 6L6GC-STR 
I think I read somewhere is the equivalent to the 415?
It sounds awesome as you know
I think I read somewhere is the equivalent to the 415? It sounds awesome as you know
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Racerxrated
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Yes...and that's the recommendation for past years but he did mention reliability issues with them were seemingly more common so that's why he mentioned the 5881 for new production. I've had a supply of the black label Sovteks (most common, new production) for a while so I tried them and they were surprisingly good. Better than Mesa 440s or 430s IMO, and then I ordered/tried the military version (6P3S-E) and they were even better. The TADs you have are probably just fine and sound very good...but I don't know about buying them in the future with the reliability issues I've heard.Right now it has TAD 6L6GC-STR
It sounds awesome as you know
Sam (Braintheory) mentioned some other options that sound better than the Sylvania so if you can find some of those, I'd trust his recommendation. But as cheap as the Sovtek 5881/6P3S-E are I'd definitely grab a quad of those while they are still cheap and plentiful.
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SBlue
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Man, you got a nice amp there!!!
How was the switch from C+ to C++ installed? Is it a P/P pot on the "mids" frequency knob? And how do the C+ mode sounds after the mod, compared to before the mod?
How was the switch from C+ to C++ installed? Is it a P/P pot on the "mids" frequency knob? And how do the C+ mode sounds after the mod, compared to before the mod?
Techdeth
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peterc52
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It sounds better
But Mike did a lot of things to it to make it up to date It is a push pull pot on the middle knob
SBlue
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That's true... I forgot you mentioned the amp got a complete servicing.It sounds better
It is a push pull pot on the middle knob
I keep wondering how mine would sound with the ++ mod, but then I plug it in and I can't justify changing it. Matter of fact, it's one of the very few amps I have that I have not even tried different tubes yet! I'll either get another one already with the ++ mod or another one to send to Mike B for that.
Thanks for the reply.
Mark Skid
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What does the extra "+" get you?
Markedman
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+24 db of gain!
Beyond Black
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My C+ SG and III KRG are both ++ modded, and I love it. The mod is a boost that ads aggression and saturation. It makes the amp greasier and more fluid, without sucking lows and adding mids like a boost pedal. With the ++ engaged, I usually back the gain down by two on the knob.
peterc52
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As per Mike B; the difference for the + channel is VERY small and with a small difference is settings it sounds the same as before. And the clean channel aren’t effected by the switchable mod
anomaly
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So the mod is basically just a waste of money??
SBlue
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I could be wrong, but I think he is comparing the C+ mode before and after the mod, instead of the C+ with C++ modes.
Mark Skid
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Could I use a OD + distortion pedal with the extra gain?
peterc52
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You’re not getting it right. There is of course a difference between + and ++. And was talking about the +-side before and after the mod.
peterc52
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It will not be the same
Mark Skid
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Boogie amps (IMO) sound best without drive pedals and/or effects. I favored running a mic to the (Mark IIC+) cabinet, then adding effects via PA or clean amp. My Zinky Mofo was the same way.
peterc52
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Try the ++ sometime. It will prob not disappoint you
Exo-metal
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They don't call it the ++ for no reason....
Tone Monster
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Yes. Very noticeable difference.
anomaly
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Just much gainier, or a different frequency response to??