Ask Amp Tech Expert Skip Simmons

Hi Skip and everyone, I have a Boss Katana MK II amp that I sometimes play through (e.g., our annual block party... I'm a beginner and not a gigging player). I'm not sure if anyone else has used one of these for harp. I haven't really seen anything much online in this regard.  continue reading...

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Hi Skip, my amp buzz only when I play high notes on the harp. Could it be a microphonic preamp tube? Thank you for your help.

Hello Skip:

I picked up an Ampro speaker cabinet with a 12 inch Ampro (Jensen from what I understand) P12 NS speaker.  I measure it at 12.8 ohms.  2 questions:

 1.  the speaker has two 1/4 inch jacks on it.  Is that to run speakers in series?  I only use one if I want to connect it to a head, correct?

2.  I also picked up a Challenger CH18 PA amp.  It has speaker output jacks of 4, 8 and 15 ohms.  If I want to connect just this speaker to this amp, which output jack do you recommend?

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I recently got my hands on this beautiful little custom amp based on a 1957 5F1 champ. It sounds great at high volume, but the problem is that I need an anti-feedback pedal to be able to crank the volume. Without it, I only get up to 5.

Input #2 is low and sounds best for the harmonica. I use an JT30 mic.

What do you recommend to lower the gain so I can use the amp without a pedal?

The 3 tubes are 12AX7, 6V6GT, 5Y3GT.

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Does anyone have experience with Weber's 5F2H kit?

Is it a good amp?

thanks in advance!

Hello I am new here or I should say it's been a few years. I have just started playing again. I had sold my Fender Bassman. I t had a fantastic sound but was too heavy sometimes. I am looking at the Harp Gear 35 and can't seem to find any reviews. It looks like it could have what I want . Has anybody here played one?  Thank you

Hello!

I received to test a Fender Pro Jr. The amp is beautiful!

I wanted an opinion on the possibility of switch the EL84 valves for the 6v6 or 6L6.

thanks in advance

Nexo

Hi Skip,

I bought one of the above at the end of last year because I wanted a tube amp and it was new but half price. My only concern is that it is maybe not working properly. For example if I turn the gain down all the way it cuts the sound completely. Is this to be expected?

Any advice on this amp or anyone I should speak to, info hard to come by.

Thanks,

Graham

Hello Skip, can you advise me on the best method of eradicating mold from my Fender Bassman Tweed material. Thank you

Kinya