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tibbonds
Copper Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01/17/2009 : 00:22:05
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Hey guys,
I picked an RE-20 up from ebay and it arrived today, but I think it has a problem.
I can't get the peak level LED indicator to light up at all, not even when the pot is maxed.
The pot itself seems to be doing what it should, I'm thinking it's just the LED that isn't working.
My question is this: I'm using very low output pickups (Fender Custom Shop '54 single coils with a DC resistance of 5.9k), is the LED just broken, or is it possible that I'm not putting out enough signal to drive this into distortion?
I'm thinking when the pot is maxed out, it should be overdriving and lighting up with ANY guitar/pickup combo. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 01:37:13
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Hi tibbonds
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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tibbonds
Copper Member
United Kingdom
3 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 01:37:40
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| Cheers bud :) |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 03:00:53
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Hi tibbonds
Try running a booster, or a DS-1(dirt pedal) on no or low drive, as a booster, to get a bit more signal into it.
That should give you more than enough level to get the peak LED to light.
Use the Level control on the booster-dirt box to change the signal in level.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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tibbonds
Copper Member
United Kingdom
3 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2009 : 18:24:16
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| Cheers for the help guys. I'm such a moron, I plugged my HB equipped Tele into it and manage to get it to peak, so there's nothing wrong with it. I'm just an idiot! :p |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2009 : 23:14:36
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Welcome to Bossarea tibbonds! 
We're glad your RE-20 is alive & well.  |
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RE-20 Space Echo help please!
