Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

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Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by bluetag » Thu May 19, 2011 5:03 pm

Hey guys I'm just wondering if there's any way I can use my tiny terror's speaker as an extension cab for my classic 30. the speaker isn't hand wired to the amp. would I only have to get a speaker extension cable to make sure the plug can reach the classic 30's extensions jack?

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by Classic30inCincy » Thu May 19, 2011 5:08 pm

Item #1.......

16 Ohm speaker in Tiny Terror?

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by bluetag » Thu May 19, 2011 5:16 pm

yep

1 x 12" Celestion G12H-30 70th Anniversary Speaker, 16 ohm

in the TT

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by Classic30inCincy » Thu May 19, 2011 5:25 pm

Road Trip to Radio Shack...... :!: :idea:

Male & Female connections will do the trick.

Female jack connected to speaker.

Male plug connected to power chassis.

Unplug "On-Board"

Plug in "Speaker Cable" from amp to Tiny Terror speaker.

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by Classic30inCincy » Thu May 19, 2011 5:27 pm

Is the "TT" a tube amp?

If answer is yes.......

ALWAYS make sure when you use the "TT" speaker is plugged into power chassis or Bye-Bye "TT"

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by bluetag » Thu May 19, 2011 5:36 pm

what do you mean by plugged in the power chassis? you mean i need the TT to not be plugged in when using its speaker as an extension cab?

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by Classic30inCincy » Thu May 19, 2011 5:43 pm

Correct.....

Do you want your main amp to power the "Extension"

OR

Are you wanting to use the "TT" as a "slave" (Daisy Chain)?

Daisy Chain = Main Amp Effects Loop "Send" to Second Amp "Return"

Amp #1 will run The Show.

Amp #2 pre-amp will be "Shut Out"

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by bluetag » Thu May 19, 2011 5:55 pm

my plan was to use the c30 as the main amp. using both the blue marvel and celestion 30 speakers at the same time. I guess I could either daisy chain through the fx loop or get an extension cable to connect the celestion to the extension jack in the back of the c30.

also I took your advice and replaced my V1 preamp ( closest to input jack?) with an ecc803s tube seems to have reduced a lot of harshness on O.D. channel and made cleans a bit more sparkly. it's a pretty nice tube.

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by Classic30inCincy » Thu May 19, 2011 6:00 pm

Position V1 is extremely important to tone.

V1 Clean pre-amp tube provides @ 85% of tone formation.

V3 Phase Inverter pre-amp tube provides the remaining 15%

And

Critical to feel & dynamics.

Position V2 Overdrive only in use when switch is engaged to.....

"Overdrive" the tube in Position V1.

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by e-merlin » Fri May 20, 2011 8:02 am

You could just slave the TT off of the Classic 30's FX loop out.
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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by bluetag » Fri May 20, 2011 4:29 pm

anyone know of any videos that show how to slave amps. my tt doesn't have an fx loop so would i just use the input of the amp with the amp unplugged?

sorry kind of a noob at this stuff heh

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Re: Using another combo amp as an extension cab?

Post by Classic30inCincy » Fri May 20, 2011 4:34 pm

Forget @ It.......

Daisy Chain works great with Effects Loop.

Convert speaker connections and use as extension.

Just remember.......

When NOT in use as extension

Re-Connect the on-board speaker.

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