DG Custom 30 and 2x12"
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SMOKIN’!!!
Thanks to all for the tips and inspriration. I love EL 84 amps , and have played them for years .. (Peavey tweed Classic 30 and Mesa Boogie Studio 22+ (30+ years!) ) . I thought about another Boogie , but as they've changed hands it was time for a fresh tonal view.
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Alnus Rubra
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Congratulations, what a great amp.
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Nice find! The DG 30 is a rant amp. A little different in how you need to set it up to get a tone your looking for. Hopefully, @LSchefman or @sergiodeblanc can chime in with some tips.
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Totally BOSS!!!
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Congrats! Man, such a great looking amp.
I enjoyed the couple years I rocked one, lots of great sounds in those.
I enjoyed the couple years I rocked one, lots of great sounds in those.
Big thanks to Les for the tip on the tubes , the tube store has the military ones https://www.thetubestore.com/preferred-series-7189-premium-el84, they have the Tung sol ones for a couple of buck more . I've always had good luck with that vendor
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It showed up this afternoon , in good shape , all tubes bubble wrap and labled for location on tube and chassis ( he did have the AT7 in the wrong slot per PRS , I fixed that . Only bummer , the power cord and speaker cable were not included ... argh .. rectified it . Plugged in my McSoapy,.....
OH YES !!! I can best describe it as the love child of a Fender Twin and a VoX AC30 . For my style it is the perfect fit . I would agree with all the other reviews I've read and watched , Crank the Master then set the volume where you need it. I've never played an amp that handles dynamics so well, it really captures all the nuances. NOT a high gain , but once you dial it in , it's so delicious you really don't care , there is always pedals , which it takes very well.
OH YES !!! I can best describe it as the love child of a Fender Twin and a VoX AC30 . For my style it is the perfect fit . I would agree with all the other reviews I've read and watched , Crank the Master then set the volume where you need it. I've never played an amp that handles dynamics so well, it really captures all the nuances. NOT a high gain , but once you dial it in , it's so delicious you really don't care , there is always pedals , which it takes very well.
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For those of you with EL84 amps , here's a nice write up on the various flavors : https://www.bustedgear.com/res_Tube_7189.htm
dmatthews
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Outstanding!
gush
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Love to play through one some day
I spent yesterday playing several guitars through the DG and exploring it's nuances. The presence and top cut and boost and bright all make delightful changes . I'm surprised how quiet this amp is , ambient noise is the lowest of any tube amp I've played .. bravo Doug Sewel.
for those who care .. brimar tubes are available here : https://brimaruk.com/valves/brimar-tube-range/
re: Brimars
I have an EL84 combo, and all the EL84s I have rattle terribly, even with silicone tube dampers on them. Can anyone vouch for the Brimars as being QUIET in this situation? (and don't recommend JJs, I don't like them compared to other EL84s).
I have an EL84 combo, and all the EL84s I have rattle terribly, even with silicone tube dampers on them. Can anyone vouch for the Brimars as being QUIET in this situation? (and don't recommend JJs, I don't like them compared to other EL84s).
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I've used Mesa and Groove tubes for the last 30 , and have tried the JJ's . No rattle issues in either my Peavey Classic 30 or studio 22.
When I retube next time , I'll try the Brimar's as DG and Les gave them thumbs up. WOW .. DG himself just gave me a thumbs up for a comment on his VID... OMG that is SO cool .
When I retube next time , I'll try the Brimar's as DG and Les gave them thumbs up. WOW .. DG himself just gave me a thumbs up for a comment on his VID... OMG that is SO cool .
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