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Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:02 am
by Slowy
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:03 pm
by crowbgood1
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?
Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:44 pm
by Slowy
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?
I only know the Mudhoney by reputation, so I have no idea.
Ben, didn't you have one?
Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:47 pm
by bender
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.
Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:06 pm
by Reg18
I’ve got a Timmy V1, never tried this though. Will have to give it a go tomorrow.
Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:40 am
by Conway
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.
Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:01 am
by olegmcnoleg
Slowy 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.
20230130_115258.jpg
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 now
Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:02 am
by bender
Conway wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:40 am
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.
Surprising!
I love the gain range on a Mudhoney. At minimum, it’s super subtle, but can get into absolutely bonkers fuzz territory too
Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:17 pm
by Slowy
Conway wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:40 am
I think this trick would be quite dependant upon the amp you're starting with. El84 tubes then yes. Mesa or Marhsall, highly unlikely.
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?
Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:00 pm
by Conway
Slowy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:17 pm
Conway wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:40 am
I think this trick would be quite dependant upon the amp you're starting with. El84 tubes then yes. Mesa or Marhsall, highly unlikely.
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?
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.
Re: Old dog, new Timmy trick.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:12 pm
by Slowy
Conway wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:00 pm
Slowy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:17 pm
Conway wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:40 am
I think this trick would be quite dependant upon the amp you're starting with. El84 tubes then yes. Mesa or Marhsall, highly unlikely.
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?
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.
Excellent news all round!
Sonia Ave worried me a bit.