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27/11/2007 1:25 am
Hey, I was on this site about a year ago, but I guess I can't remember my username, so I made a new account. I emailed the admin (I think that's who it was, whoever it told me to) and got no reply, so this is me.
Now to my question. I've got a ValveKing 112 with JJ tubes, and I think I might want to replace the stock speaker with a Vintage 30. I was looking at the way it's attached, and it looks like I'd have to unscrew a lot and unstaple the grill cloth. Has anybody here done this before (dumb question) and if so do you have any pictures? I'm just worried that it will look really messy after I put the V30 in. Thanks.
Brad
Schecter Omen 6
Valveking 112 with JJ's
Visual Sounds Jekyll & Hyde
Danelectro Fish and Chips EQ
Roland MicroCube
27/11/2007 12:35 pm
Most speakers are made to be easily changed. You shouldn't have to unstaple any grill cloth. Ask someone who knows about the amp. Sadly, thats not me. :? In my experience back loaded cabs unbolt or unscrew from the opening in the back of the cab and front loaded ones usually have a removable grill that is velcro'd on. Maybe you could ask about this at a music store that sells the amps? Anyone here have a Valve King?
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27/11/2007 1:48 pm
I agree with TR; it should not be difficult to access the speaker.
On my Peavey PA cab, the grille is indeed attached with velcro. It's got an industrial-strength grip :lol: but it does come off with a little prying.
Based on THIS IMAGE of a VK-112, it does appear the the speaker is front-loaded. I'd remove the two screws that hold the PV logo plate, and go from there.
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28/11/2007 11:26 pm
Ok, I checked teh back of my amp, and the grill is indeed stapled on, but there are nuts on the back holding the speaker on. I finally found a wrench that fit, and I think the bolts must be the kind with teh square things to keep it from turining. I can't wait for Christmas now so I can put the V30 in.
I have another problem now, though. When my guitar is plugged in the high gain input of the amp I get a buzz that goes away when I touch a tone or volume knob on my guitar or the power switch of the amp. This doesn't happen with the low gain input. What could be causing this? It doesn't really bother me too much, but if its a grounding problem and I might be electrocouted I don't want to risk it. Thanks.
Brad
Schecter Omen 6
Valveking 112 with JJ's
Visual Sounds Jekyll & Hyde
Danelectro Fish and Chips EQ
Roland MicroCube
Topic starter
30/11/2007 9:11 pm
Anybody?
Brad
Schecter Omen 6
Valveking 112 with JJ's
Visual Sounds Jekyll & Hyde
Danelectro Fish and Chips EQ
Roland MicroCube
30/11/2007 11:32 pm
You're not going to get electrocuted. The high gain channel amplifies the hum picked up by your guitar from nearby AC sources more than the clean one does.
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