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Post by shawn71770 on Dec 27, 2006 10:06:15 GMT -7
Hello Everyone,
Just wondering if anyone knows if it's possible, worthwhile....and safe (definitely safe...I love my KT45)...to have my KT45 head converted into a combo. I've seen pictures of one or two of the ones that were custom made (one was actually for sale on Ebay a couple of years ago). Does Dr Z use the same cabinet for other models? I've been running my head through old (60's & 70's...which are much heavier) Marshall cabs......and have been fantasizing a bit lately about having a much easier to transport AC30 size version. Are there any downsides to combos? Any problems hooking in a Hotplate or Powerbrake when necessary? Any enlightenment and ideas would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Shawn New Orleans, LA
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Post by skydog958 on Dec 27, 2006 11:26:07 GMT -7
I have one of the 45 combos. Personally, I think the amp was not designed to be put in a combo (with the tubes hanging). I get some rattle with the volume up. The EF86 is supposed to be pretty sensitive to vibrations, so it might be that. It's also heavy. I use an Airbrake with mine and it works fine, I just sit it on top of the cab. It sounds great though! (with the rattle under control).
Wouldn't the faceplate be upside down??
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 27, 2006 12:34:28 GMT -7
the downside for my old back would be lifting the 85 pounds.
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Post by skydog958 on Dec 28, 2006 19:54:48 GMT -7
I've actually contemplated taking the amp out of the combo and putting it in a head box.
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 28, 2006 20:16:41 GMT -7
It would have to have the knobs on top and the tubes pointing down.
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Post by skydog958 on Dec 28, 2006 21:53:44 GMT -7
Yeah I realized that. I was thinking I could just live with an upside down faceplate. I decided against it. Using the Airbrake helped a lot with the rattling. I'm going to get some tube rings to add to that.
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Post by shawn71770 on Jan 18, 2007 14:34:46 GMT -7
Thanks for the info, everyone. Doesn't sound like it would be a very good idea to make this kind of conversion.
Cheers,
Shawn New Orleans
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Post by swampcooler on Jan 20, 2007 8:01:41 GMT -7
Hi,
My '45 is in a Dr.Z 4x10 combo that had my Z-28 in it. The chassis are identical. The sound is massive, the amp is heavy, and the tone is outstanding.
It's too much for where I play. The Z-28 in it's 4x10 cab is much more club-friendly.
I can get more roar from the '45 when I use it as a head through one very strong 12 and crank it a bit. That controls the projection volume and allows me to push the tubes more.
Swampcooler
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Post by myles on Feb 7, 2007 12:29:24 GMT -7
Yeah I realized that. I was thinking I could just live with an upside down faceplate. I decided against it. Using the Airbrake helped a lot with the rattling. I'm going to get some tube rings to add to that. I think the Doc could supply one of the head faceplates which were flipped. I found the combos fine. Many amps right on up to Dumble 100 watters and Fenders, GT Solo 150 watters, have the tubes hanging. Just have good output tubes that are not microphonic and a good NOS EF86 and there are no issues.
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