Rocker30 tubes , speakers

ian68 · Post by **ian68** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:45 pm

Hello i`m new and i would like to know you experiences with Rocker 30.I`ve discovered this amp some time ago and it seems to me that it`s good rocknroll amp/I use Hiwatt Custom 50 and i need something complimentary and classy with good overdrive.I have possibilty to buy used Rocker 30 combo so i need some tips to improve my knowledge in this subject.Usually i use NOS tubes so i`m curious what tubes you use with Rocker.I own some good speakers like Hellatones 60 (Vintage 30) and Scumbacks (Celestion G12H30) H75 in 2X12 so there is interesting field for experiments....

Ronnie Robinson · Post by **Ronnie Robinson** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:01 am

The Rocker 30 is a great Amp that will fill your Rock needs - think Indie / classic Rock - Ive never used a Hiwatt but I would of though that will also excell at Indie and Rock albeit with a different flavour.

Tubes, Ive used Svetlana winged Cs, EHX and Harma Str ( which I prefer) but this topic is covered regulary on this forum so have a look using the search option. Another plus about the Rocker is its Cathode based so u can change your own tubes without the need to get it biased

Alan The Tank Engine · Post by **Alan The Tank Engine** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:23 pm

Ronnie Robinson wrote:Another plus about the Rocker is its Cathode based so u can change your own tubes without the need to get it biased

I did not know that. I guess i learned something new

Jabberwocky · Post by **Jabberwocky** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:32 pm

The Rocker 30 is a superb amp for Rock and blues. Loud, decent headroom, fabulous gain, simplicity itself with enormous potential to dial in lots of interesting sounds. It is a bit fussy with pedals though, especially overdrive units, so be careful what you use with it.
Best tubes I have used with the Rocker 30 are the Svetlana 'Winged C'. I find the sound slightly brighter with these tubes, which is complimentary to my Strat sound.
I just stayed with the standard issue Vintage 30s in my OB 212 cabinet. Some on here dont like them, but I do, though I may experiment sometime soon and swap one out for something else, maybe a G12 Century Vintage or maybe even a Greenback.......see what it sounds like.

kittenface · Post by **kittenface** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:38 am

can't go wrong with either the Hellatone or the Scumback

it's subjective .. so have fun & experiment

Le Chat Noir · Post by **Le Chat Noir** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 2:12 pm

I think you should buy it, then try all your different speakers in it and tell us what it sounds like!

War Admiral · Post by **War Admiral** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:23 pm

Nothing beats a I63 Mullard in the V1 position. Got one in my R30 and it is sooo sweet! The grind and the midrange is perfect...

Neiloler · Post by **Neiloler** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:14 pm

I love my R30, and I've tried a few things in it. KT77 power tubes (JJs) would be great to get a fun sound, very thick and fuzzy in a great way. I also enjoy the EH EL34 types and variants.

flea · Post by **flea** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:35 pm

Neiloler wrote:I love my R30, and I've tried a few things in it. KT77 power tubes (JJs) would be great to get a fun sound, very thick and fuzzy in a great way. I also enjoy the EH EL34 types and variants.

you can put kt77 power tubes in the R30 without mods?

a.hun · Post by **a.hun** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:15 pm

flea wrote:
Neiloler wrote:I love my R30, and I've tried a few things in it. KT77 power tubes (JJs) would be great to get a fun sound, very thick and fuzzy in a great way. I also enjoy the EH EL34 types and variants.
you can put kt77 power tubes in the R30 without mods?

Yes.
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If using NOS ones you'd be wise to have a bias check - even though the amp is cathode biased. Modern ones should just slot in and work fine though. Apparently giving more bass response - though I've not tried them myself.

Andy.

flea · Post by **flea** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:43 pm

Okay, cool, thanks Andy! I may order some now to experiment!

flea · Post by **flea** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:46 pm

Sorry for taking over the thread, but I have one more question. Which preamp tubes are what in the R30?

a.hun · Post by **a.hun** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:06 am

flea wrote:Sorry for taking over the thread, but I have one more question. Which preamp tubes are what in the R30?

Counting from the instrument input end:
#1: 1/2 = Natural channels single gain stage, 1/2 the Dirty channels first gain stage.
#2: The two halves are the Dirty channels 2nd and 3rd gain stages.
#3: Phase inverter.

Andy.

flea · Post by **flea** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:39 am

Okay, cool, thanks Andy! I wasn't sure where the phase inverter tube was.

spectre · Post by **spectre** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:41 pm

Just to help out!

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