Robben Ford Discussion

jbear · Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:41 pm Post subject: Yamaha TC-50c Soldano 1x12 Help

Hello, I am hoping that someone out there can help me.
I have just purchased a Yamaha T-50c Soldano designed 1x12 combo. I am trying to figure out which tubes would be the best to install as the existing ones are quite old (and I don't know the history). The power amp section takes 2 x 6L6GC's and the preamp takes 7 x 12AX7's. I am looking to coax those Robben Ford-Scott Henderson type tones out of this amp and not a really high gain sound. This amp is generally thought of as a "high gain" specialist, but I would love to "tame" it with the proper tubes if that is in fact possible. Maybe a speaker swap as well.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts!

jbear · Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:11 am Post subject:

C'mon...all you tone junkies out there...someone's gotta know something about amps...?????

PierreL · Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:50 am Post subject:

You can try to tame it by using the following tubes in the V1 position :
- 5751 (70% of gain compared to a 12AX7)
- 12AT7 (60%)
- 12AY7 (45%)

As for the speaker, you can try a Celestion G12-65, an Eminence RWB, or a Tone Tubby according to your budget.

jbear · Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:49 pm Post subject: Thank you!

Thank you for the information. What are your thoughts on a Celestion Vintage 30 in there?

PierreL · Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:43 pm Post subject:

Not a bad speaker, but definitely not recommended if you are seeking Scott Henderson or Robben Ford type of tones. It's more of a rock speaker.

jbear · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:58 am Post subject: Thank you Again!

I will definitely take your advice into serious consideration!

jbear · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:17 am Post subject: Which Tone Tubby?

May I ask...which Tone Tubby you'd recommend?

PierreL · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:47 am Post subject:

To be clear, I have neved used Tone Tubbys myself (whereas I own or have owned G12-65 and RWB speakers) , I know they are used by some players like Carlos Santana or Jimmy Herring for their smooth tone, I think that's the hemp cone alnico model.