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Topic: Webb 614E Amp |
John Kalament
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South Carolina
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Posted 7 Apr 2011 2:37 am |
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| I have a line on two Webb 614 E Amps but neither one has the original JBL E130 Speaker. Were there any problems incurred with the JBL speakers in these amps ? |
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Kevin Mincke
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Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2011 11:55 am
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John, like any other component, they're subject to failure. I still have both the original JBL 15" E130-8ohm in my Webb, which I bought new in 1978 and JBL 12" in my GP 614. I have never had a problem with either of them and have pushed the E-614 often through the years.
I think many swapped them out to get a speaker capable of handling higher watts (louder). Much as you see today, the quest seems to be in finding the "ultimate" tone hence the frequent speaker & pickup change outs.
I had Ken Fox do his "intense mod" on the Webb a couple years back, which uses newer (upgraded) electronic components than what was available when they were first manufactured. |
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stevepo
From:
Clarion, PA. USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2011 5:53 am Fox Intense Mod
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Kevin,
What impact did the Ken Fox mod make on your Webb Amp? Do you notice any difference in sound?
I am considering Ken's mod for my amp.
With Regards,
Steve Porter
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Kline, McVay, & Emmons
Webb, LTD, N112
Steelman.Porter@yahoo.com |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2011 7:24 am
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Steve, most WEBB amps have been around long enough where doing an upgrade to the circuit components is much needed. There are many better quality parts (caps, filters, etc) available today & those interested in tweaking out the existing amps eg Ken Fox, Brad Sarno, have found what works. To have the amp upgraded and all the inputs, amps controls lubricated, 1/4" inputs tightened etc. was well worth it.
From an audio perspective, it really made the amp "alive" again as it used to sound when it was new. I still have the original 8-ohm E130 in it and sounds great. I just sent him the amp. If you do a search in electronics, there are many comments posted about his mods, including Peavey, Fender tube stuff which I have a Twin I'd like to have Ken go through at some point. I have a Session 500 head I will order the kit for & do myself however.
Here's his link & info.
http://foxvintageamps.com/classic_green_008.htm |
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