Installed a Weber Mini Mass in a classic 18W combo
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Installed a Weber Mini Mass in a classic 18W combo
Well, as one veteran pointed out on this forum, an 18w is still about 2/3 as loud as a JTM45. Which I naturally verified in short order after completing the build.
I wanted to use a Dr. Z Brake Lite, which I’ve used in another amp, but they have become ridiculously expensive. Thought of building one, but I have been getting good results using a Weber Mass Light with the JTM45, so I looked at the Mini Mass for my combo 18.
Dimensionally it seemed to check out on the web site so I ordered one. Turns out it was easy to fit onto the bottom rear panel. I kept the stock rubber feet, so there should be no rattle issues. There is just enough room at the bottom for two right angle 1/4” plugs in and out. Minimally invasive, which I like. Just 4 holes in the removable panel.
Placed where it is on the opposite side of the chassis from the PT, the added 3 lbs is at least balanced! Enough room to fit the power cords and trem pedal on the other side.
I also replaced the stock large round volume knob with a smaller chicken foot that I can feel with my hand.
Tone report when I can crank it up later today!
I wanted to use a Dr. Z Brake Lite, which I’ve used in another amp, but they have become ridiculously expensive. Thought of building one, but I have been getting good results using a Weber Mass Light with the JTM45, so I looked at the Mini Mass for my combo 18.
Dimensionally it seemed to check out on the web site so I ordered one. Turns out it was easy to fit onto the bottom rear panel. I kept the stock rubber feet, so there should be no rattle issues. There is just enough room at the bottom for two right angle 1/4” plugs in and out. Minimally invasive, which I like. Just 4 holes in the removable panel.
Placed where it is on the opposite side of the chassis from the PT, the added 3 lbs is at least balanced! Enough room to fit the power cords and trem pedal on the other side.
I also replaced the stock large round volume knob with a smaller chicken foot that I can feel with my hand.
Tone report when I can crank it up later today!
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Re: Installed a Weber Mini Mass in a classic 18W combo
Very interested in how you like that.
And props for the Scumback M75, what a great speaker.
And props for the Scumback M75, what a great speaker.
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Re: Installed a Weber Mini Mass in a classic 18W combo
Got about an hour in so far with one guitar. Works as you would expect but still dialing it in. There are two treble range presets on the Mini. They don’t seem to do much. The Mass Lite has a continuously variable treble adjust that seems more responsive. However, different amp and different guitar. The guitar I am using here is a pretty dark humbucker model, which may have something to do with it.
Need to play it more. I find that in general, the 18 has a narrow usable volume range between just enough breakup and too much. Which is also why I wanted the attenuator for this, especially for recording.
Need to play it more. I find that in general, the 18 has a narrow usable volume range between just enough breakup and too much. Which is also why I wanted the attenuator for this, especially for recording.
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Re: Installed a Weber Mini Mass in a classic 18W combo
It sounds like you need to experiment more with the volume knob on the guitar. Pick attack will also directly effect how much breakup you get.
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Re: Installed a Weber Mini Mass in a classic 18W combo
I've also had quite decent results using an 8-ohm in-wall attenuator from Radio Shreck
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