Official CCV setting thread.

[steve_k]

Mark's amps are very responsive to preamp tube substitutions too. If you guys don't mind, add preamp and power tubes being used.

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Preamp - Ruby 12AX7 HG+ across the board
Power - SED EL34's biased around 36mA @ 560V
Cabs - Mills 412 Straight with 4xK100's (8 ohms) and Mills 2x12 with 2xEV Black Labels (16 ohms)

All amp settings are "clock reference"

Post EQ:

Punch - 2
Presence - 4
Voicing switch - Center
Dark switch - Center

Ch. 1:

Master 8:00
Gain switch - Right
Bass - 12
Mid -12
Treb - 3
Gain - 5
Bright switch - Middle

Ch. 2:

Solo - 2
Master - 8
Bass - 11
Mids - 8
Treb - 3
Gain 2 - 10
Gain 1 - 2

 

[Superunknown]

Preamp - V1=LPS, V2=Chinese 9th, V3=Chinese 9th, V4=LPS, V5=LPS
Power - SED EL34's
Cab - Bogner 412 Straight with 2 Scumback M75's & 2 H75's (16 ohms) and EVH 412 with Weber 1225 (16 ohms)
Guitar: Bloomfield Les Paul or EBMM Axis
Effects: Echoplex EP3 in the loop

All amp settings are "clock reference"

Post EQ:
Punch - Noon
Presence - Noon
Voicing switch - Center
Dark switch - Center

Channel 1 (set clean
Gain switch - Middle
Bass - 11
Middle - 2
Treble - 3
Gain - 11
Bright switch - Right

Channel 2:
Master switch to the left (mid gain level)
Bass - 11
Middle - 1:30 (I also move this around between 11 and 2 o'clock)
Treble - 1:30
Solo switch to the right (max saturation)
Gain 1 - 2 (switch always to the left)
Gain 2 - 2 (switch always to the left)

 

[dawnofdreamx97]

everything on 10....

 

[RoidRage]

Through CAMERON CAB w/ 4 LEAD 80 SPEAKERS

Tubes: Preamp V1 NOS Ei. All others 8th gen Chinese. << SAME AS DAVE>>
Power: SED Winged C EL34's BIAS 38ma (LOW), 55ma (HIGH)

DOOM SETTINGS:

CHANNEL 2 Master switch to the left (mid gain level) <<SAME

PUNCH 10 MAX (5 o'clock)
PRESENCE 4 (11 o'clock)
BASS 9 1/2 (4:30 o'clockish)
MIDDLE 3 (9:30 o'clockish)
TREB 4 (11:00 o'clock
GAIN 6 (1:30 o'clockish) (BOOST ON) (GAIN 9 BOOST OFF) AMP Has More Creamy Smooth Charactor with BOOST ON

VOICING LEFT - DARK MIDDLE

THIS IS THE HEAVIEST SOUND ON EARTH!

Roid RAGE

 

[RoidRage]

I just got done tinkering with the settings posted above. They all sound great and a bit similar... Except for Tony. His settings are evil sounding and remind me of black sabbath

Yea! You Got It Brotha! A HEAVIER DEEPER! BLACK SABBATH!

But Guess What? You ain't seen nothing yet... Try it with the Cameron Cab & 4 CL80's (Dark & punchy)

And your Guitar is Bright Alder with a Maple neck I have a San Dimas so I know... It's my least favorite sounding guitar... Also pushing 55ma in High, the amp has waaay better feel. Plus Punch & Growl!

If you had that cab, and plugged in an LP or PRS with Duncan Blackouts.... You would REALLY SHIT!

This is what makes it fun!

Thanks,

Roid

 

[steve_k]

Through CAMERON CAB w/ 4 LEAD 80 SPEAKERS

Tubes: Preamp V1 NOS Ei. All others 8th gen Chinese. << SAME AS DAVE>>
Power: SED Winged C EL34's BIAS 38ma (LOW), 55ma (HIGH)

DOOM SETTINGS:

CHANNEL 2 Master switch to the left (mid gain level) <<SAME

PUNCH 10 MAX (5 o'clock)
PRESENCE 4 (11 o'clock)
BASS 9 1/2 (4:30 o'clockish)
MIDDLE 3 (9:30 o'clockish)
TREB 4 (11:00 o'clock
GAIN 6 (1:30 o'clockish) (BOOST ON) (GAIN 9 BOOST OFF) AMP Has More Creamy Smooth Charactor with BOOST ON

VOICING LEFT - DARK MIDDLE

THIS IS THE HEAVIEST SOUND ON EARTH!

Roid RAGE

55mA for 34's? Sheeeeeeeeeeit. You can probably warm your dinner on the head while playing......

Steve

 

[RoidRage]

I just got done tinkering with the settings posted above. They all sound great and a bit similar... Except for Tony. His settings are evil sounding and remind me of black sabbath :rock

I will have a cab as soon as Mark ships it...

I was using a LP tonight. In fact , I have been using my LP for tge last few days.

That's AWESOME! And Please put at least 2 CL80's in it!

I've never seen you play anything but the Charvel! I love mine, it play's great, I just can't get the brightness out of it.

What kind of P/U's do you have in the LP? I have a Ebony LP Standard with a Plecked Neck, and locking tuners... That is my Favorite by FAR has the Slim 60's neck, as I can't play regular Thick LP necks!

Roid

 

[steve_k]

I just got done tinkering with the settings posted above. They all sound great and a bit similar... Except for Tony. His settings are evil sounding and remind me of black sabbath :rock

I will have a cab as soon as Mark ships it...

I was using a LP tonight. In fact , I have been using my LP for tge last few days.

That's AWESOME! And Please put at least 2 CL80's in it!

I've never seen you play anything but the Charvel! I love mine, it play's great, I just can't get the brightness out of it.

What kind of P/U's do you have in the LP? I have a Ebony LP Standard with a Plecked Neck, and locking tuners... That is my Favorite by FAR has the Slim 60's neck, as I can't play regular Thick LP necks!

Roid

Just dropped a set of BKP Nail Bombs in my 59 LP. These fuckers got some dirt on them and they do scream. Motor City 2nd DBB's in a 60's LP (Roid Neck ) and they are a little more tame, but very creamy with just enough bite. Favorite is the Motor City Afwayu right now in the G&L Cantrell. Very responsive to pick attack and loads of edge and dirt.

Steve

 

[Erock]

got mine running thru a V30x K100 Mills AB412 cab at the moment. JJ E34L powertubes, and the stock preamp tubes.

punch at 9:00 with voicing left
presence at 12:30 with bright right
ch1 right voicing
bass 11:30
mids 2:00
treble 2:30
gain 2:30

solo right voicing
ch2 right voicing
bass 9:30
mids 2:00
treble 2:30
gain 2 2:00 right voicing
gain 1 1:00 right voicing

little clip I've been messing with today. Still trying to figure out the acoustics of a new room and mic positions. raw tracks, no post eq

 

[steve_k]

Got the other CL80's and wired them up. Four of them just isn't doing it for me bro

Think I am going to go back to the Uber set-up and check out 2-V30's and 2-T75's. Will then check out a combination of V30's and some Scum M75's (4 of them with Cameron didn't work either). If none of these work, then I will probably go back to V30/K100 X.

Maybe need also to try 2-H30's with something.

Steve

 

[RoidRage]

Got the other CL80's and wired them up. Four of them just isn't doing it for me bro

Think I am going to go back to the Uber set-up and check out 2-V30's and 2-T75's. Will then check out a combination of V30's and some Scum M75's (4 of them with Cameron didn't work either). If none of these work, then I will probably go back to V30/K100 X.

Maybe need also to try 2-H30's with something.

Steve

Really...

I'm surpised! 4 Lead 80's are my favorite with the CCV by far... I do favor a dark not bright sound... What don't you like about them? And you realize they have to break in a good while too right?

Did you try 2 and 2 H30's like Mark likes?

Roid

 

[steve_k]

Got the other CL80's and wired them up. Four of them just isn't doing it for me bro

Think I am going to go back to the Uber set-up and check out 2-V30's and 2-T75's. Will then check out a combination of V30's and some Scum M75's (4 of them with Cameron didn't work either). If none of these work, then I will probably go back to V30/K100 X.

Maybe need also to try 2-H30's with something.

Steve

Really...

I'm surpised! 4 Lead 80's are my favorite with the CCV by far... I do favor a dark not bright sound... What don't you like about them? And you realize they have to break in a good while too right?

Did you try 2 and 2 H30's like Mark likes?

Roid

Tighter than tree bark Tony. I may take them out and throw some DC voltage to them and let them flex for a week or two to break them in. The Cameron is already tight up top and doesn't need any help there!

Steve

 

[Jay Strange]

Got the other CL80's and wired them up. Four of them just isn't doing it for me bro

Think I am going to go back to the Uber set-up and check out 2-V30's and 2-T75's. Will then check out a combination of V30's and some Scum M75's (4 of them with Cameron didn't work either). If none of these work, then I will probably go back to V30/K100 X.

Maybe need also to try 2-H30's with something.

Steve

Really...

I'm surpised! 4 Lead 80's are my favorite with the CCV by far... I do favor a dark not bright sound... What don't you like about them? And you realize they have to break in a good while too right?

Did you try 2 and 2 H30's like Mark likes?

Roid

Tighter than tree bark Tony. I may take them out and throw some DC voltage to them and let them flex for a week or two to break them in. The Cameron is already tight up top and doesn't need any help there!

Steve

When I had the CCV by far the best combo for speak was 2 H30's and 2 CL80's in StoneAge 4X12B
That was head and shoulders above the rest.

 

[RoidRage]

Got the other CL80's and wired them up. Four of them just isn't doing it for me bro

Think I am going to go back to the Uber set-up and check out 2-V30's and 2-T75's. Will then check out a combination of V30's and some Scum M75's (4 of them with Cameron didn't work either). If none of these work, then I will probably go back to V30/K100 X.

Maybe need also to try 2-H30's with something.

Steve

Really...

I'm surpised! 4 Lead 80's are my favorite with the CCV by far... I do favor a dark not bright sound... What don't you like about them? And you realize they have to break in a good while too right?

Did you try 2 and 2 H30's like Mark likes?

Roid

Tighter than tree bark Tony. I may take them out and throw some DC voltage to them and let them flex for a week or two to break them in. The Cameron is already tight up top and doesn't need any help there!

Steve

When I had the CCV by far the best combo for speak was 2 H30's and 2 CL80's in StoneAge 4X12B
That was head and shoulders above the rest.

As Mark Recomends

I agree... This is a great combo for the CCV... I just like a little darker sound with added punch so in My Cameron Cab there Are 4 CL80's... This was Marks personal cab but he thought it was a too dark... But it was right up my Alley!

Roid RAGE

 

[Jay Strange]

Got the other CL80's and wired them up. Four of them just isn't doing it for me bro

Think I am going to go back to the Uber set-up and check out 2-V30's and 2-T75's. Will then check out a combination of V30's and some Scum M75's (4 of them with Cameron didn't work either). If none of these work, then I will probably go back to V30/K100 X.

Maybe need also to try 2-H30's with something.

Steve

Really...

I'm surpised! 4 Lead 80's are my favorite with the CCV by far... I do favor a dark not bright sound... What don't you like about them? And you realize they have to break in a good while too right?

Did you try 2 and 2 H30's like Mark likes?

Roid

Tighter than tree bark Tony. I may take them out and throw some DC voltage to them and let them flex for a week or two to break them in. The Cameron is already tight up top and doesn't need any help there!

Steve

When I had the CCV by far the best combo for speak was 2 H30's and 2 CL80's in StoneAge 4X12B
That was head and shoulders above the rest.

As Mark Recomends

I agree... This is a great combo for the CCV... I just like a little darker sound with added punch so in My Cameron Cab there Are 4 CL80's... This was Marks personal cab but he thought it was a too dark... But it was right up my Alley!

Roid RAGE

I hear ya bud, we all have our thing ya know?
What's crazy is I would like how someone else plays through your combo but not me or vice versa.
Its good you found your setup!

 

[steve_k]

Got the other CL80's and wired them up. Four of them just isn't doing it for me bro

Think I am going to go back to the Uber set-up and check out 2-V30's and 2-T75's. Will then check out a combination of V30's and some Scum M75's (4 of them with Cameron didn't work either). If none of these work, then I will probably go back to V30/K100 X.

Maybe need also to try 2-H30's with something.

Steve

Really...

I'm surpised! 4 Lead 80's are my favorite with the CCV by far... I do favor a dark not bright sound... What don't you like about them? And you realize they have to break in a good while too right?

Did you try 2 and 2 H30's like Mark likes?

Roid

Tighter than tree bark Tony. I may take them out and throw some DC voltage to them and let them flex for a week or two to break them in. The Cameron is already tight up top and doesn't need any help there!

Steve

When I had the CCV by far the best combo for speak was 2 H30's and 2 CL80's in StoneAge 4X12B
That was head and shoulders above the rest.

As Mark Recomends

I agree... This is a great combo for the CCV... I just like a little darker sound with added punch so in My Cameron Cab there Are 4 CL80's... This was Marks personal cab but he thought it was a too dark... But it was right up my Alley!

Roid RAGE

I hear ya bud, we all have our thing ya know?
What's crazy is I would like how someone else plays through your combo but not me or vice versa.
Its good you found your setup!

Snatched the 4 Scumback M75's out of my Mesa cab and put them in the Mills. Now, this works for me big time. By the time I got finished I only had a few minutes to play, but it got my loins quivering

Think I may be really sold on the Scumbacks. Got 4 more H's coming soon, as well as a cab from Jim and another Mills being shipped soon. Shit..........

 

[steve_k]

Went through a few preamp tube combinations last night to find what best suits me, then some new settings to get dialed in. I stayed with the Chinese 9's for the most part, but put a Sovtek LPS in V1. The Chinese in V1 was a little too grainy, especially after getting the Scumbacks in the Mills cab. Here's where I ended up:

V1: Sovtek LPS
V2: Ruby 12AX7 HG+
V3: Ruby 12AX7HG+
V4: Ruby 12AX7 AC5
V5: Ruby 12AX7 AC5 (Matched & Balanced Triodes for the PI)

Power tubes same: SED Winged C's, biased at 46mA

You can see the settings in the pic below. Just add more volume!