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Post by zone47 on Mar 13, 2014 8:05:23 GMT -7
I'm wondering about this update. Mine is an original and I think it's a fantastic amp as is. Why anyone would want to mess with it is beyond me. Has anyone here gotten an update but found they liked the original sound better? I guess I'd have to hear the updated version and then decide .... maybe I'll search youtube but I'm very reluctant to mess with a good thing. It's the old if it ain't broken, don't fix it school of thought!
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Mar 13, 2014 8:15:05 GMT -7
Mine will not be sent back for updates!
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Post by strat59 on Mar 13, 2014 8:51:45 GMT -7
I'm hesitant also. I'm sure the Doc's upgrades are great, but can I get the same sound I'm getting now if I choose to in addition to upgrade sounds? Remedy sounds so good.
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Post by John on Mar 13, 2014 9:39:02 GMT -7
It's now $350 not including shipping. That's a little steep for me. I want to do it, but I may pass. I've got the Ghia for smaller gigs. The Remedy is my 'big-rig'.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Mar 13, 2014 10:24:11 GMT -7
I was going to but never did. I still may, but I haven't played any of my amps in months, so the urgency is low here.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Mar 13, 2014 10:27:54 GMT -7
I'm hesitant also. I'm sure the Doc's upgrades are great, but can I get the same sound I'm getting now if I choose to in addition to upgrade sounds? Remedy sounds so good. It's my understanding that you can get same tones you're getting now. I'm just not one for modding anything (though Doc did modify both my Monza and Maz GT with MV and they sound great!
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Mar 13, 2014 16:37:42 GMT -7
Well hold on a mo - nobody "messes" with it. The PPIMV doesn't alter the tone or the sound in any way whatsoever, it just adds a way to lower the volume without losing that magical tone. It keeps its tone FAR better than using a Brake Lite or Air Brake, and for some of us, that means it becomes a VERY versatile amp indeed. Without the PPIMV, for me, it would be used as an occasional amp for use on big stages or outdoors. With the PPIMV, I can use it anywhere, all the time. The EQ Bypass is just a bonus for me. But the REALLY great thing about the mods is that, firstly, you don't have to use the EQ Bypass, and it's all original; and secondly, if you Max the PPIMV, it goes out of circuit, so it's all original, again and even better - it's not compulsory to have it done. If you're happy with yours the way it is, then rock on bother and enjoy!!
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Post by zone47 on Mar 14, 2014 6:41:49 GMT -7
Well hold on a mo - nobody "messes" with it. The PPIMV doesn't alter the tone or the sound in any way whatsoever, it just adds a way to lower the volume without losing that magical tone. It keeps its tone FAR better than using a Brake Lite or Air Brake, and for some of us, that means it becomes a VERY versatile amp indeed. Without the PPIMV, for me, it would be used as an occasional amp for use on big stages or outdoors. With the PPIMV, I can use it anywhere, all the time. The EQ Bypass is just a bonus for me. But the REALLY great thing about the mods is that, firstly, you don't have to use the EQ Bypass, and it's all original; and secondly, if you Max the PPIMV, it goes out of circuit, so it's all original, again and even better - it's not compulsory to have it done. If you're happy with yours the way it is, then rock on bother and enjoy!! Ok, that makes sense then. The 1/2 power switch kills the magic so any mod that would keep it sounding like the full power mode has my vote. Too bad I didn't understand this when the mods were cheaper. Still, it's a great amp as is.
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Post by bryan0418 on Mar 14, 2014 7:02:10 GMT -7
Well hold on a mo - nobody "messes" with it. The PPIMV doesn't alter the tone or the sound in any way whatsoever, it just adds a way to lower the volume without losing that magical tone. It keeps its tone FAR better than using a Brake Lite or Air Brake, and for some of us, that means it becomes a VERY versatile amp indeed. Without the PPIMV, for me, it would be used as an occasional amp for use on big stages or outdoors. With the PPIMV, I can use it anywhere, all the time. The EQ Bypass is just a bonus for me. But the REALLY great thing about the mods is that, firstly, you don't have to use the EQ Bypass, and it's all original; and secondly, if you Max the PPIMV, it goes out of circuit, so it's all original, again and even better - it's not compulsory to have it done. If you're happy with yours the way it is, then rock on bother and enjoy!! Agree 1,000% with the above post. The mod costs around what a good OD pedal (or 2) costs and it takes an already great amp and gives you more tones and lower volumes. You can run the amp at 40 watts and still keep the volume at reasonable levels. I am glad I had mine done and would do it again today.
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Post by iluvpunz on Mar 14, 2014 7:20:44 GMT -7
Yep, what Pete and Bryan said.
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Post by kc on Mar 14, 2014 10:26:56 GMT -7
I'm kinda piling on here, but Rickenbacker53 said it best in another thread:
"When or if you get the mods you'll wonder why you didn't earlier"
kc
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Post by midheightfive on Mar 15, 2014 7:35:44 GMT -7
But the REALLY great thing about the mods is that, firstly, you don't have to use the EQ Bypass, and it's all original; and secondly, if you Max the PPIMV, it goes out of circuit, so it's all original, again Just a second, is the MV really out of the circuit, or is it just all the way up? It's important to me as I haven't gotten a remedy yet. I'd prefer to get an older non-MV remedy, since I've never used an amp with a MV that I've actually liked playing. But if the MV actually is completely removed from the circuit when it's all the way up, a newer one might work for me after all.
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Mar 15, 2014 11:29:42 GMT -7
But the REALLY great thing about the mods is that, firstly, you don't have to use the EQ Bypass, and it's all original; and secondly, if you Max the PPIMV, it goes out of circuit, so it's all original, again Just a second, is the MV really out of the circuit, or is it just all the way up? It's important to me as I haven't gotten a remedy yet. I'd prefer to get an older non-MV remedy, since I've never used an amp with a MV that I've actually liked playing. But if the MV actually is completely removed from the circuit when it's all the way up, a newer one might work for me after all. According to the original description from the Doc, when it's all the way up, it's out of the circuit. I've tried it and I have to agree, it sounds EXACTLY like it did before I had the mods done, but be clear about this, there isn't some sort of "click" or "jump" or anything when you do this - it just gets louder and louder........ until it doesn't get any louder I cannot for the life of me detect ANY change in tone using the PPIMV unless you REALLY wind it down. Running the MV at say between 2 o'clock, and all the way up, I challenge anyone to do a real blind test recording and tell the difference. Certainly, even if someone with unreal hearing who says they could spot a difference, it would be so subtle as to be irrelevant when gigging. YMMV of course.
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Post by JSA61 on Mar 15, 2014 17:53:51 GMT -7
Part of me wants to get this mod. But I'm like Mike, I'm just not a mod guy. I guess I play in a loud band. I use the Remedy on full power at all venues without issue, and use no pedals for OD. I do use a Brake-Lite. Maybe I would prefer the MV to the Brake-Lite, but I just can't bring myself to get the mods.
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Post by T-R☼CK ♫ on Mar 15, 2014 19:06:27 GMT -7
Part of me wants to get this mod. But I'm like Mike, I'm just not a mod guy. I guess I play in a loud band. I use the Remedy on full power at all venues without issue, and use no pedals for OD. I do use a Brake-Lite. Maybe I would prefer the MV to the Brake-Lite, but I just can't bring myself to get the mods. Yup...... #2.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Mar 16, 2014 7:01:48 GMT -7
Part of me wants to get this mod. But I'm like Mike, I'm just not a mod guy. I guess I play in a loud band. I use the Remedy on full power at all venues without issue, and use no pedals for OD. I do use a Brake-Lite. Maybe I would prefer the MV to the Brake-Lite, but I just can't bring myself to get the mods. If it ain't broke, don't fix it... BUT if you do get the mod, you can rest assured it won't screw up your tone. The benefit for you would probably be one less speaker cable & connection without the Brake Lite, which you can leave at home.
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Post by wubberdubber on Mar 16, 2014 10:21:57 GMT -7
To me, my BL changed the tone just as much or more than the half-power switch. Sold the BL...I normally use the Remedy on full-power anyway, and get my dirt from pedals. It sounds great to me as is, and reminds me a lot of a killer mid-70's 50W Marshall head I used for years. I have no desire to mod it...I'm certainly not against it for anyone else, but mine's staying the way it is. as it works great just like that.
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Post by LT on Mar 16, 2014 14:12:37 GMT -7
In February of last year, I had just purchased my used Rem and decided to send it in to the Doc for a checkup. Word started leaking out about the MV and EQ bypass, so I contacted the shop and had them do the EQ, but decided against the MV.
I can't speak for the MV, but I do like the EQ bypass. It gives a nice boost (not too much) and a healthy dose of thickening in a good way.
I agree that $350 (plus shipping) probably would have made me pass, but since mine was on the bench already I decided to give it a go.
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Post by Pete aka shouldb on Mar 16, 2014 16:33:24 GMT -7
Part of me wants to get this mod. But I'm like Mike, I'm just not a mod guy. I guess I play in a loud band. I use the Remedy on full power at all venues without issue, and use no pedals for OD. I do use a Brake-Lite. Maybe I would prefer the MV to the Brake-Lite, but I just can't bring myself to get the mods. Yup...... #2. As Mark said above, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I think those of us who had the mod done are sounding a bit "evangelical" about it, and that's not what I'm about. If lots of you love your Remedy as it was originally made, and are able to gig it that way, then more power to you brothers - ENJOY! My posts are to reassure those who are seriously considering the mods, that the MV does not alter the TONE of this beautiful beast one bit - just controls the overall volume. This was something I NEEDED, not wanted, as I found the Brake Lite too limiting, yet needed to have that glorious tone at a lower volume. That's all.
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