Recent content by Bob Anthony

I've heard of people moving the reverb tank from the side to the bottom of the cab, and that it makes a difference in projection. Any thoughts??

I have a 1991 Studio .22+ w/EQ and lead drive mod. The reverb is pretty dry and trails off in the clean setting, but in the drive channel it is very prominent, and not in a surfy way, but more of a nasal honk. I talked to someone at the factory who said there wasn't much that could be done...

I've said it many times. The lead drive mod turns a good-to-very good amp into a great-to-very great amp with a quite workable channel switching setup and more versatility. I also keep it in the 'EQ In' setting all the time, giving it more of a beefy boost to a better clean tone. The .22+ is a...

A few things..switching tubes can have an effect-Many of us get the Lead Drive Mod....You should too, it gives you lots of control over the balance between the two modes. The reverb flare gets me a bit, as the reverb kinda sucks in the amp, but when you hit the switch you have a brief moment of...

Which is why I like 'em....I sucked it up and did the split-pedal thing and sure enough, the honk went away and the liquid tone I missed was there as was the crunch. Hate using all those cords, but it is for a very good cause. ..

I have a question for you Studio .22 (+ or non-+) users . I run my pedals into the amp rather than through the send and return (which doesn't really like fuzz or wah). I've had the gain mod done (as we all should) and keep it serviced and tubed well. I like the gain channel for solos and...

Yes, it is a bright amp, and the tone controls make a difference as you know, esp. the treble,.but it is worth getting, and if it isn't for you, will be easy to turn around.

I like the clean channel in the 22+. More spanky than spongy, understand it uses EL84's, so it is more like an AC30 or Hiwatt type of sound than a Fender or Mk III. The reverb is not lush at all; it trails off, which might suit you if you like a little drier sound. The EQ is a nice...

This has become a good thread lately. I've been using a Boss GE7 EQ lately as well as the Plimsoul and Keeleyized BD2-may plug in a vintage Big Muff just for kicks. Without the onboard EQ or lead drive I'm not so sure I would use/keep the .22, would have long ago dropped extra cash for an older...

I found a huge improvement in the sound of the chain when using the send/return-except it hates wah-wah pedals. But the extreme slapback that happens when you use a delay in the normal line with the drive channel engaged goes away, and the drive also sounds better. I've been using a Fulltone...

I have thought about adding an EQ to use as a boost. I haven't really had much luck using the send/ return for pedals but may try it. I use a fair amount of pedals but generally like playing straight up.

I have a Studio .22+, EQ version with the gain mod and the MC-90 speaker. Recent servicing has made this amp really sparkle, and the gain channel is finally usable at any level! I'm curious what some of you who use both channels do about additional overdrive, fuzz, distortion or boost. I have...

Congrats! The S22+ is a temperamental little beast, but is a fine amp. I highly recommend getting the gain mod done that many have done to balance the two channels. I switched out the VS-12 with the Mesa MC-90 to make the sound less harsh, but stuck the original in a cab and run the two...

I am weighing selling my modded Studio .22+ to get an F30. The .22 is a good amp, and the gain mod really helps, but it still is too midrangey/trebly for my tastes. I have a MC-90 speaker in there and also have the original VS-12. Is the F30 louder or warmer in the clean channel, are the tubes...

I am weighing selling my modded Studio .22+ to get an F30. The .22 is a good amp, and the gain mod really helps, but it still is too midrangey/trebly for my tastes. I have a MC-90 speaker in there and also have the original VS-12. Is the F30 louder or warmer in the clean channel, are the tubes...