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Old 03-27-2010, 03:27 PM
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I've done a few searches but haven't come up with anything. Is there someway to use line level effects with a vintage amp like a B-15?

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Old 03-27-2010, 03:42 PM
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It would take some modding. The "Ext Amp" jack is a usable fx loop send, but there is no loop return--so you'd have to make one. Easiest thing would probably be to find the point where the preamp stage connects to the power amp stage, and just interrupt it with a TRS jack. Then use an insert cable (TRS Y'ed to two TS) to/from the effects.
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Old 03-28-2010, 01:25 AM
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Hey-
I've done a few searches but haven't come up with anything. Is there someway to use line level effects with a vintage amp like a B-15?
please don't disgust me.



just kidding...but not really. just plug it straight in, line level or not. effects loops always suck anyway.
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Old 03-28-2010, 12:47 PM
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I would never mod one. I was hoping there was some painless way to do it. You're probably right, I'm talking crazy
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