Reverb tank replacement

[ElNumero]

Just ordered a MOD replacement reverb tank for my Fender DRRI. Apparently the springs rusted from the salty air when the house flooded during Helene. 

[eljay]

Good on ya, Deluxe Reverb needs reverb! But not more cowbell.

[DetroitBlues]

quick and easy fix.  I actually have a spare reverb tank at home somewhere, but since I don't live there anymore, I don't really have access to it

[TalismanRich]

Agreed.    I had to pull the reverb tank from my Classic 30 when the basement flooded.   Once everything was well rinsed, including the bag, and dried.   I simply plugged it all in and it worked fine.

 

[Gitfiddler]

Back when "Timmy" Pedal guru, Paul Cochrane was creating amazing Heritage amps, he was criticizing modern-day reverb tanks.

I've been through a few tank tank swaps, and agree with Cochrane.  I had to return two brand new tanks due to poor performance.  Springs jangled or had overtones at low reverb levels.  Even after swapping in vintage tubes the reverb sounded washed out.  

That said, if I needed another reverb tank I'd look for a good used tank from an old amp.

Good luck with your MOD tank, Will.  I hope it works out for you.

[ElNumero]

4 hours ago, TalismanRich said:

Agreed.    I had to pull the reverb tank from my Classic 30 when the basement flooded.   Once everything was well rinsed, including the bag, and dried.   I simply plugged it all in and it worked fine.

 

Fresh water flooding vs salt water flooding. Huge difference!!!

[TalismanRich]

The key was rinsing with fresh water, then distilled water then a quick isopropyl alcohol to flush out the water.   Get the salt and other stuff out.   It even worked with my AW16G recorder and a computer.   But it needs to be done soon afterwards, not months later.

Edited 41 minutes ago by TalismanRich