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sound clips: grail vs recto modded vs recto 'orange' mod
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<blockquote data-quote="okstrat" data-source="post: 11957" data-attributes="member: 157"><p>We can get close with modules and mods, but there are a few things working against us:</p><p></p><p>Power section of the RM amps is going to be the same. This is why I like using my RT2/50, since I can load two different power tubes and have them switch with the preamps. </p><p></p><p>All the Randall and Egnater amps have a common first tube stage. Whether you're using a recto or a twin module, you share that first tube and it's always the same no matter what.</p><p></p><p>Amps that rely on power tube drive for the tone (like a trainwreck) are going to be pretty much impossible to duplicate. Of course, Bruce might prove me wrong, but some amps tone is so colored by the power section that you're going to be in trouble. One way around this is the RT2/50 setup, run two different cabs and crank one way up there with an attenuator inline. This would give you one 'saggier' channel and one tighter one. I played with running EL84 yellowjackets on one side and it made my Top Boost come alive.</p><p></p><p>The good thing is that most modern amps are a lot more 'front driven' meaning that a lot of the tone is derived from the preamp. Most Mesas, master volume Marshalls, VHT, Bogner, Peavey, etc would be much easier to 'clone' than the beforementioned Trainwreck amp.</p><p></p><p>All of this is just my opinion, but it makes sense to me. </p><p></p><p>Pete</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="okstrat, post: 11957, member: 157"] We can get close with modules and mods, but there are a few things working against us: Power section of the RM amps is going to be the same. This is why I like using my RT2/50, since I can load two different power tubes and have them switch with the preamps. All the Randall and Egnater amps have a common first tube stage. Whether you're using a recto or a twin module, you share that first tube and it's always the same no matter what. Amps that rely on power tube drive for the tone (like a trainwreck) are going to be pretty much impossible to duplicate. Of course, Bruce might prove me wrong, but some amps tone is so colored by the power section that you're going to be in trouble. One way around this is the RT2/50 setup, run two different cabs and crank one way up there with an attenuator inline. This would give you one 'saggier' channel and one tighter one. I played with running EL84 yellowjackets on one side and it made my Top Boost come alive. The good thing is that most modern amps are a lot more 'front driven' meaning that a lot of the tone is derived from the preamp. Most Mesas, master volume Marshalls, VHT, Bogner, Peavey, etc would be much easier to 'clone' than the beforementioned Trainwreck amp. All of this is just my opinion, but it makes sense to me. Pete [/QUOTE]
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