Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problematic?
Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problematic?
Don’t get me wrong, for me the reverb was one of the big selling points of the Grandmother. BUT...it is VERY sensitive. I use the GM on stages with drums, subwoofers, people
jumping around, etc and this thing rattles CONSTANTLY! To the point where I am wondering if I’ll need to buy a separate reverb for it. It even rattles when I am at home and have it on my keyboard stand, just from me playing the keys ON A DIFFERENT SYNTH on the same 2 tier stand.
Anyone else experiencing this? Or is it possible my reverb tank is somehow defective?
jumping around, etc and this thing rattles CONSTANTLY! To the point where I am wondering if I’ll need to buy a separate reverb for it. It even rattles when I am at home and have it on my keyboard stand, just from me playing the keys ON A DIFFERENT SYNTH on the same 2 tier stand.
Anyone else experiencing this? Or is it possible my reverb tank is somehow defective?
Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
That's just the nature of spring tank reverbs. I have two additional tanks which are different, and all behave in the same way
For a non-problematic reverb, which makes no feedback at all, you should go digital
For a non-problematic reverb, which makes no feedback at all, you should go digital
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Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
I’ve dealt with spring reverbs in countless amps and never once had a kick drum from across the stage cause a spring to rattle on my amp. Maybe people aren’t using these in live scenarios yet?
Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
Well, now I realize I do have a fourth tank on my Hammond. the other two are external units, so I am unable to compare them with the ones on guitar amps since I don't have one
Maybe those are placed differently
Maybe those are placed differently
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T-III, Voyager, VX-351, Slim Phatty, Model D, Sub Phatty, Subsequent 37, Minitaur, all moogerfoogers and minifoogers, EW+, Theremini, Model 15, Filtatron, Animoog, Model D App, iOS 11 Mother-32, DFAM, Werkstatt, Win7, High Sierra
Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
you may want to check your reverb is attached properly?
there was a post on muffwiggler about the reverb tank screws coming loose
I am planning on using loctite on mine to hold the threads sturdy
another option could be to install longer mounting screws, with rubber washers to help isolate vibration? or a rubber mat
there was a post on muffwiggler about the reverb tank screws coming loose
I am planning on using loctite on mine to hold the threads sturdy
another option could be to install longer mounting screws, with rubber washers to help isolate vibration? or a rubber mat
Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
Could you elaborate on just how you get into the reverb tank? I can’t find any information on that anywhere.
Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
I haven't opened it, but the guy on muffs said there are approx 10 "same sized" screws on the bottom, that he unscrewed
maybe shoot Moog an email asking for instruction?
*edit* I am surprised no one on the internet has opened one up & taken gut shots etc! I had a look too, & saw no references
maybe shoot Moog an email asking for instruction?
*edit* I am surprised no one on the internet has opened one up & taken gut shots etc! I had a look too, & saw no references
Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
hmm thinking about how reverb tanks are used in old Fender amps, they stuff the tank into a padded bag, and then screw the bag into the cabinet
the tank is just floating in the bag, not connected directly to the cab
so doing the same ( adding a padded bag around the tank ) could add some isolation, too?
the tank is just floating in the bag, not connected directly to the cab
so doing the same ( adding a padded bag around the tank ) could add some isolation, too?
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Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
I have the same issue. More noise from the spring than the actual reverb sound. Curious how to handle this. Pics should indeed be more than welcome. (or a proper response from Moog)
Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
I wrote Moog about 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard back. Hopefully they address this as the reverb is basically unusable for me live as is.
Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
Any news on this toppic?
I just got my Grandmother and in my opinion the reverb is a bit too sensitive aswell. Even while playing a bit harder the spring rackels sometimes. Is this normal? Should I open it and take a look inside or should I stick with it?
Greetings
I just got my Grandmother and in my opinion the reverb is a bit too sensitive aswell. Even while playing a bit harder the spring rackels sometimes. Is this normal? Should I open it and take a look inside or should I stick with it?
Greetings
Re: Anyone finding the spring reverb on Grandmother problema
Mine too is very sensitive.
BUT:
to be precise, is very sensitive to low frequency oscillations, as the ones deriving from a not totally stable stand (like the typical X stands). When on a very stable surface (like a heavy table), my spring reverb is totally silent, even if I knock on the GM.
I think it's intrinsic to the nature of the spring reverb: it's a not_so_tensioned spring, it oscillates with low frequency oscillations.
And physically there's no reasonable way to reduce/absorb internally low frequency oscillations.
Andrea
BUT:
to be precise, is very sensitive to low frequency oscillations, as the ones deriving from a not totally stable stand (like the typical X stands). When on a very stable surface (like a heavy table), my spring reverb is totally silent, even if I knock on the GM.
I think it's intrinsic to the nature of the spring reverb: it's a not_so_tensioned spring, it oscillates with low frequency oscillations.
And physically there's no reasonable way to reduce/absorb internally low frequency oscillations.
Andrea