Got My IIC+ Headshell From GTS!

I couldn't be happier. What a great job. I liked the combo but love headshell!! I just need to figure out how I am going to fit the reverb tank and fan. I most likely will not install the reverb tank and don't this it is a requirement for the fan (am I wrong in thinking this?).

Either way, big thanks to George!!! Here are the pics of my rig:
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After

Wow man, very nice. It looks amazing and nice guitars also. :mrgreen:

George is amazing !!! His work is top notch and he treats people so well you feel like your family.

Congrat's !!!!

Boogiebabies said:

George is amazing !!! His work is top notch and he treats people so well you feel like your family.

Congrat's !!!!

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Exactly, Ed. Mine has the tolex/wicker too and I love it.

What did you do with the combo shell and speaker?

Elpelotero said:

What did you do with the combo shell and speaker?

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+1

Thanks guys!

I still have the combo shell and speaker. Not sure what I will do with it (hang on to it or sell it).

gibson5413 said:

Thanks guys!

I still have the combo shell and speaker. Not sure what I will do with it (hang on to it or sell it).

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LMK if you end up selling it!

Looks good! Nice house too!

Platypus said:

gibson5413 said:

Thanks guys!

I still have the combo shell and speaker. Not sure what I will do with it (hang on to it or sell it).

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LMK if you end up selling it!

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No problem. I will let you know.

JSutter said:

Looks good! Nice house too!

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Thanks on both counts. Unfortunately I have been relegated to the unfinished basement. The basement should be complete in the next 3 months.

Isn't the short head reverb tank smaller than the combo? That's really a nice headshell.

gts said:

Devnor said:

Isn't the short head reverb tank smaller than the combo?
Nope same Tank, Acutronics model 9AB2A1B

That's really a nice headshell.

Thanks :wink:

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gibson5413 give me a call if you want, installing the tank and fan are easy enough and I can walk you through it.
It's really more of a pain in the *** getting them out of the combo shell than installing them in the headshell!

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Thanks George! It looks fantastic. I am really impressed wit your work. Sure thing, I will give you a call. Is it necessary to have the fan installed? Do I even need the reverb tank installed if I never use it? Thoughts? Thanks!

That looks really sharp. I have a reverb and fan in my MKIIC+.
Why won't yours fit?

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gibson5413 said:

Thanks George! It looks fantastic. I am really impressed wit your work. Sure thing, I will give you a call. Is it necessary to have the fan installed? Do I even need the reverb tank installed if I never use it? Thoughts? Thanks!

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You don't need to install the reverb tank.
One could probably get away without the fan too but things can get pretty hot inside a head cab.
Maybe others will chime in with an opinion.

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I used the MKIIC+ with the fan shut off in the studio. The amp has never failed. The fan does increase tube life from what I know.

gibson5413 said:

Thanks George! It looks fantastic. I am really impressed wit your work. Sure thing, I will give you a call. Is it necessary to have the fan installed? Do I even need the reverb tank installed if I never use it? Thoughts? Thanks!

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I wouldn't run a 4 power-tube head without a fan. It could overhead the pcb and the electronics.

dodger916 said:

gibson5413 said:

Thanks George! It looks fantastic. I am really impressed wit your work. Sure thing, I will give you a call. Is it necessary to have the fan installed? Do I even need the reverb tank installed if I never use it? Thoughts? Thanks!

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I wouldn't run a 4 power-tube head without a fan. It could overhead the pcb and the electronics.

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This is probably good advice. I had the fan off in my head for years with no failure, but that doesn't mean you should do it. The fan is a good idea.

besides the fan inside would it be benificial to have a small fan blowing in from the back?

Good advice but none of my other amps I have owned over the past 20+ years required a fan with the exception of my Mark series. In addition, the Mark series are pretty wide open compared to most amps that have full enclosure.

I will most likely install the fan to be safe.

Thanks!

Where is the best place to put it on a head? Any pictures I can use as a guide? Thanks!