xpoopx
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i just acquired one of these and I think it's a pre 2004. I am debating having the red channel modded to post 2004 or the cameron mod. Anyone have any experience? Reasons not to do it?
Thanks
Thanks
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jcj
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Grab a Marvel Mod, and have all three. 
I actually like the pre 2004 gain better, so I probably wouldn't bother.
I actually like the pre 2004 gain better, so I probably wouldn't bother.
SLOgriff
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Leave it stock. Post 2004 on the Red Channel makes it more compressed. You're not missing a thing....I've had about 7 different Ecstasy's and the Pre 2004's always sound better to me.
xpoopx
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If I deciphered the serial code correctly, it's 176
If I deciphered the serial code correctly, it's 176
maddnotez
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jcj":1zed2p4e said:Grab a Marvel Mod, and have all three.
I actually like the pre 2004 gain better, so I probably wouldn't bother.
If you can do this and have all of the above then why not?
If it was me and I could engage and disengage a mod I would be all for it. If there was a mod that you can not undo with the flick of a switch I would be hesitant.
Also if you know you are going to resell someday that would be a good reason not to mod.
But if you plan to keep it and can toggle the mod on and off I see no problems with it.
xpoopx
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It's one of those amps that sound great but I wouldn't be opposed to selling. I still prefer my 20th anniversary shiva to it.
maddnotez":1lkm5qze said:jcj":1lkm5qze said:Grab a Marvel Mod, and have all three.
I actually like the pre 2004 gain better, so I probably wouldn't bother.
If you can do this and have all of the above then why not?
If it was me and I could engage and disengage a mod I would be all for it. If there was a mod that you can not undo with the flick of a switch I would be hesitant.
Also if you know you are going to resell someday that would be a good reason not to mod.
But if you plan to keep it and can toggle the mod on and off I see no problems with it.
mooncobra
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jcj":1kbw816o said:Grab a Marvel Mod, and have all three.
I actually like the pre 2004 gain better, so I probably wouldn't bother.
+1 grab the marvel mod kit, you get all three, I have talked to a few guys who think the Cameron modded red channel blows the others away, and I have talked to guys who like the post 2004 better and the pre 2004, but at least you will get all three!!
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jcj
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He's not going to hurt the value of the amp by throwing in the Marvel Mod.
Hell, someone may even pay more for the thing; in my particular case, I like the pre 04 sound just fine, so I wouldn't bother modding.
Nothing to do with future resale, just not enough of a benefit, for me personally.
Hell, someone may even pay more for the thing; in my particular case, I like the pre 04 sound just fine, so I wouldn't bother modding.
Nothing to do with future resale, just not enough of a benefit, for me personally.
se7en
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I'd stick with the pre 2004 if it was me. Had the Cameron mod on mine and it was kinda cool...better than the post 2004 I thought.
gbsmusic
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Steve, dont bother. Ive had 6 XTC's including # 13 Ive done the Marvel mod on 2 I just did'nt care for them. I liked stock on the older ones but Brian BFG modded a couple that were outstanding sounding. He knows that amp well. 
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_actual time_
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absolutely do the mod, if you have the skills and you want cool other options that will expand the possibilities of the amp.
i use the post-2004 sound a lot for metal, because the low end is tighter; i just dial the Gain down. then i switch back to the pre-2004 for other things. the mod was a selling point on my amp when i bought it--saved me the trouble of doing it myself.
i use the post-2004 sound a lot for metal, because the low end is tighter; i just dial the Gain down. then i switch back to the pre-2004 for other things. the mod was a selling point on my amp when i bought it--saved me the trouble of doing it myself.
