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Old 06-06-2010, 03:17 AM
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Does anyone have any clips with the reverb on? I'm trying to figure out if the reverb is still functional. I understand that it's not supposed to be as lush or good as fender reverbs, but i barely hear anything even with the knob dimed.

Also anyone know where to get a replacement white rocker switch?
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Old 06-06-2010, 04:58 AM
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Old 06-06-2010, 07:32 AM
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When I had mine, diming the control produced a very slight reverb, but I don't know if it was supposed to have a tank or something (like a fender). I didn't come with one, and one wasn't visible, so I never knew.
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Old 06-06-2010, 08:23 AM
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It is possible that your reverb driver (a vacuum tube) has gone bad. I have a V2 that had a bad reverb driver, all the reverb knob did was dial in more buzz. Took it to my tech and problem solved.
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Corey, I think the reverb tank is located at the top of the amp, just under the top handle, and inside the headcase.
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Old 06-06-2010, 08:34 AM
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also make sure that the spring lock is disengaged. IME, the reverb is actually very nice and full in them. if it is not locked, and it still doesn't work, you may want replace the reverb tank, or check the associated circuit. IMO, it's a simple problem to dianose.
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It does have a tank, not mounted under the handle.
The tank has a lock to protect it when moving the amp.
Just look inside, see the tank on the bottom of the cabinet and you will see a locking lever.

BTW the reverb in Ampegs (esp. the Reverberocket and Gemini) is considered by tone snobs to be much more lush and natural sounding than Fenders.

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Old 06-06-2010, 10:39 AM
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Oh yeah I forgot about the lock. I don't know if I ever shut the lock off when I did fiddle with the knob (which was like twice), so maybe the reverb was better than I recall. I remember that with the lock on there was still some slight reverb is the knob was turned all the way up, so maybe that's what I'm thinking of.
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Everyone's gave good advice already but I'll just add to try cleaning/tightening the 2 wire plug in connections at your reverb tank.
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