jchrisf
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When and where do the diodes come into play with the Jube? I have a JCM 1H that has a boost button that I think kicks in some diodes and I love that sound.
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Diodes aren't inherently bad. I think they work better in some circuits/placement than others
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Wayniac3
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Agree! Almost shrill.
67mike
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I assumed it was only when you engaged the rythm clip function, but others have said the od circuit has diodes in it as well???
I just know I love the sounds it makes.
hellzington
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My understanding is that the diodes are only engaged when you pull the Rhythm Clip. Fun fact: it works on the lead channel, too (more subtilely), and adds a little grease under the fingers and a tiny bit more gain.
That all said, I think what people are referring to is that you cannot cut the diodes out of the circuit. Meaning: they're in there on every mode, even if they aren't "on" and there is no way to "turn them off" in a permanent sense. Someone correct me if I'm wrong!
SFW
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This is a reissue. I had a 1988 black tolex 50 watt about 20 years ago.
eero
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In the Jubilee series, the only mode that doesn't use diodes is the clean mode.
The overdrive channel includes two red LEDs and three 1N4007 diodes, and it's not possible to exclude them from the signal.
On the clean mode, you can activate the rhythm clip, which activates two more 1N4007 diodes at another point in the signal path for a light crunch.
This switch (rhythm clip), contrary to what many say, also affects the distortion channel, resulting in less bass and low-mids, less volume, and more compression.
Some people like it for harder rhythms.
So there's no such thing as diode-free distortion
The overdrive channel includes two red LEDs and three 1N4007 diodes, and it's not possible to exclude them from the signal.
On the clean mode, you can activate the rhythm clip, which activates two more 1N4007 diodes at another point in the signal path for a light crunch.
This switch (rhythm clip), contrary to what many say, also affects the distortion channel, resulting in less bass and low-mids, less volume, and more compression.
Some people like it for harder rhythms.
So there's no such thing as diode-free distortion
Jakem
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In the Jubilee series, the only mode that doesn't use diodes is the clean mode.
The overdrive channel includes two red LEDs and three 1N4007 diodes, and it's not possible to exclude them from the signal.
On the clean mode, you can activate the rhythm clip, which activates two more 1N4007 diodes at another point in the signal path for a light crunch.
This switch (rhythm clip), contrary to what many say, also affects the distortion channel, resulting in less bass and low-mids, less volume, and more compression.
Some people like it for harder rhythms.
So there's no such thing as diode-free distortion
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cust22
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I've had mine with matching 2536 cab about 3 months...I love it and I boost it with a Xotic ep booster.
napalmdeath
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Yep. Crank the output master and use the lead master for the volume, and hit it with a boost. Pure bliss.
angelspade
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Curious...What is considered a good price on a good condition used reissue Jubilee?
Beyond Black
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$1500
angelspade
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Thanks Brother
Beyond Black
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Then it’s the high gain diode setting that sounds like shit.In the Jubilee series, the only mode that doesn't use diodes is the clean mode.
The overdrive channel includes two red LEDs and three 1N4007 diodes, and it's not possible to exclude them from the signal.
On the clean mode, you can activate the rhythm clip, which activates two more 1N4007 diodes at another point in the signal path for a light crunch.
This switch (rhythm clip), contrary to what many say, also affects the distortion channel, resulting in less bass and low-mids, less volume, and more compression.
Some people like it for harder rhythms.
So there's no such thing as diode-free distortion
Much better pushed and boosted.
Beyond Black
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YW and good luck to you!
If you dig Gary Holt tones, get the Gup Tech Que Bec. Killer pedal that GH runs in the loop for additional presence and depth sculpting.
I kept the diode boost pushed in (off), boosted the amp with a Fortin TS9, and ran the Que Bec in the loop with absolutely killer and brutal results. It was GH tone all day long.
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