Ceriatone 2204 "JEL" Spec

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So, in my 3 amp buying spree few weeks past, I managed to pick this one up from a solid member over at TGP (not sure if he is here).

It started life as a 1987 4 Holer and was brought up to 2004 JEL spec by Fusionbear (always wanted to try some of his work from way back).

2 master volumes (1 for lead boost- strictly another volume knob) foots switchable, NFB knob, bias points all wrapped up in a gorgeous Mojotone head shell.

So, not really sure about the JEL mods (technically that is) other than what I have seen online (and of course the real JEL amp), so can't speak to that.

1st few days took a bit to dial in. It is a 2204 so even with MV IT IS LOUD! EQ controls more sensitive then usual and don't believe there is a bright cap.

At Volume of 1ish, it sounds like a very nice, mid gain 800. Plugged in my SD-1 and you have that 80's rock/metal sound depending on settings. Plenty of bark and midrange.

So far, pretty nice little amp. DO notice it is a bit sensitive with the Sd-1 with some settings causing REALLY nasally bad sounds.

Enter Fryette PS100 I received on Saturday. Cranking the Amp to around 7 or 8 and using the PS100 for volume REALLY changed the game. Easily do 80's metal like Dio, Scorpions straight in. Def more gain and aggression then a stock 800 (more like a light to mid boosted 800. Bright, spanky barky if you want it to be. (where my Butterslax really doesn't want to to go)

Hasn't taken to the SD-1 to well tho. Have to try my buxom boost.

Will eventually put up a shitty video or 2 using a GoPro of this and my new Monomyths. Don't expect much tho :)
 
That was a fun mod. Hope you continue to enjoy it. I must be going deaf because I found it a bit quiet, lol. Then again, most of the amps I work on are NMV 100 watts...
 
Fusionbear said:
That was a fun mod. Hope you continue to enjoy it. I must be going deaf because I found it a bit quiet, lol. Then again, most of the amps I work on are NMV 100 watts...
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It's got that 2204 volume taper. it's def not as loud as my SLP, but that is heavily modded with a MV.
 
Mikeyboyeee said:
Hasn't taken to the SD-1 to well tho. Have to try my buxom boost.
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Ever try one of these?
Like a really good SD and tubescreamer had a baby.
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Does the JEL mod come from dave with the bright cap or without?
 
That's the thing, the SD-1, OD-1 and TS-9's of the world notch the mids and cut the bass so they really are the perfect partner to the stock amps. When modded for tighter usable gain, they can push you a little too much into honkey territory or compression.

Gonna check out that lovepedal though... because you can never have too many OD's that you play for a week and then put in a box.
 
Man, I would love to play some of @Fusionbear stuff.

Especially one of his SLO circuits. I already have a Larry, and I would have an SLO too if I had unlimited money...but his SLO builds just seem to dial up what I like about the circuit already.
 
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