Old dog, new Timmy trick.
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Old dog, new Timmy trick.
If you have a Timmy, try this and tell me I'm crazy or not:
Turn the bass knob off. (Timmys tone controls work in reverse)
To my ears, I now have pretty much the sound I would expect from playing through an AC style amp; upper mid forward.
I can be easily pleased, I know but this may be the cheapest AC30 I've ever seen.
The other knobs, set to taste.
Turn the bass knob off. (Timmys tone controls work in reverse)
To my ears, I now have pretty much the sound I would expect from playing through an AC style amp; upper mid forward.
I can be easily pleased, I know but this may be the cheapest AC30 I've ever seen.
The other knobs, set to taste.
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Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
I've never owned a Timmy but have heard they are great.
T-Rex Mudhoney has been my overdrive for many years now - do they compare?
T-Rex Mudhoney has been my overdrive for many years now - do they compare?
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Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
I only know the Mudhoney by reputation, so I have no idea.crowbgood1 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:03 pm I've never owned a Timmy but have heard they are great.
T-Rex Mudhoney has been my overdrive for many years now - do they compare?
Ben, didn't you have one?
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Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Ha! I think I’m up to my 11th…
They’re not really like a Timmy at all, but it’s been the one OD pedal that I continually come back to. I love them.
They’re not really like a Timmy at all, but it’s been the one OD pedal that I continually come back to. I love them.
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Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
I think this trick would be quite dependant upon the amp you're starting with. El84 tubes then yes. Mesa or Marhsall, highly unlikely.
I'm not a Timmy fan but I am a big Mudhoney fan. To me they are not alike at all.
I'm not a Timmy fan but I am a big Mudhoney fan. To me they are not alike at all.
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Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
I'm gonna have to try that. I'm a big Timmy fan. I think I could find a use for 3 Timmys on my board--maybe 4 nowSlowy wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:02 am If you have a Timmy, try this and tell me I'm crazy or not:
Turn the bass knob off. (Timmys tone controls work in reverse)
To my ears, I now have pretty much the sound I would expect from playing through an AC style amp; upper mid forward.
I can be easily pleased, I know but this may be the cheapest AC30 I've ever seen.
The other knobs, set to taste.
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Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Surprising!
I love the gain range on a Mudhoney. At minimum, it’s super subtle, but can get into absolutely bonkers fuzz territory too
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Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Fair point. I discovered it with a 6v6 amp and a Blue which I'm sure contributes its share.
Conway, how are you holding up? Has the water stayed where it should?
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Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
I moved house late last year and no issues at the new place, thankfully. I expect Sonia Ave would’ve suffered over the weekend… but it’s due to be bowled and rebuilt.
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Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Excellent news all round!Conway wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:00 pmI moved house late last year and no issues at the new place, thankfully. I expect Sonia Ave would’ve suffered over the weekend… but it’s due to be bowled and rebuilt.
Sonia Ave worried me a bit.
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