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[shred-o-holic]

Hi there-

I'm new here but I've been on the HC boards for years. Anyway, I'm back to owning an MTS amp. I bought a RM 20 today and it came with a KH-3 module. Needless to say I used to own 2 RM 100's and had the single channel Egnater SL++ modules (man I wished I still had those doh!). Anyway I sold the RM 100's after having them break down on me a bunch...they were early production models. So here's hopeing this brand new RM 20 is a much better production model.

Being extremely lazy and impatient I'll ask a bunch of questions here in hopes of some answers. Of course I will search around here but if someone can appease my laziness....thanks in advance!

First question: Which Module if you know has the closest tone to the Eggie SL++ modules that I had?

Second question: What's your opinion on the KH-3 module? I want to know because the dealer has XTC, KH-2, and Treadplate that I can easily go back and exchange for.

Third question: So the treadplate can be modded for the Grail module? Who does this and how do i contact them and how much?

Fourth question: Do all the newer modules such as the KH, Lynch, 1086 have the low cap value in C3 such as the .001 cap? I did this mod on the eggie SL++'s I had and remembered what it made for my tone. I down tune so I need that tightness.

fitth question: So this amp carries EL-84's.....am I constricted to 84's. No issue with them just curious if it has the type swapability of the bigger MTS amps.

sixth question: Any suggestions on preamp and power tube upgrades?

Seventh question: So do you recommend the grail tone or modded treadplate for a down tuner who plays fast aggressive metal like myself? Or which module do you recommend?

Thanks again!! :lol:

 

[Jaded Faith]

Here we go:

1: Plexi or SL+

2: The KH3 is the best module I have seen right out of the box stock. It is super flexible and sounds great for a lot of things. The tone knobs have such a wide range.

3: You can do it yourself by replacing a few parts or contact board member Pete Turley under the name Okstrat here.

4: Most of the modules now come with smaller C3 values due to popular demand. But as you know, it's a simple change.

5: EL84's it is!

6: I tend to like JJ, EH and Tung Sol's. JJ's are my main preamp tube of choice, very smooth and good for agressive tones. EH's will brighten a module up and I dig Tung Sol's in V2 on clean modules. Everyone will have their own opinions here. JJ and TS power tubes are my favorite.

7: I have a Pete modded Recto that KILLS the stock one I used to have. I have found all the Sig models to be quite better stock than most, so a stock Grail may be pretty good too. Your KH3 is good for heavy stuff, as is the 1086.

 

[shred-o-holic]

Here we go:

1: Plexi or SL+

2: The KH3 is the best module I have seen right out of the box stock. It is super flexible and sounds great for a lot of things. The tone knobs have such a wide range.

3: You can do it yourself by replacing a few parts or contact board member Pete Turley under the name Okstrat here.

4: Most of the modules now come with smaller C3 values due to popular demand. But as you know, it's a simple change.

5: EL84's it is!

6: I tend to like JJ, EH and Tung Sol's. JJ's are my main preamp tube of choice, very smooth and good for agressive tones. EH's will brighten a module up and I dig Tung Sol's in V2 on clean modules. Everyone will have their own opinions here. JJ and TS power tubes are my favorite.

7: I have a Pete modded Recto that KILLS the stock one I used to have. I have found all the Sig models to be quite better stock than most, so a stock Grail may be pretty good too. Your KH3 is good for heavy stuff, as is the 1086.

Thanks for that. I know Pete from HCAF (stratotone) so good to know. I'm surprised you like JJ's for the Preamps in the modules. They used to dull the heck out of the Egnaters. I always went with EH and that GT Mullard reisssue was the bomb. I think I'm gonna keep the KH-3 and pick up a Grail in the future. I loves them recto tones... 8)

 

[crankyrayhanky]

2: The KH3 is the best module I have seen right out of the box stock. It is super flexible and sounds great for a lot of things. The tone knobs have such a wide range.

Totally agree, this is a great mod to start with, the best hi gain stock mod. Superior eq can take you to a wide range of tones

3: You can do it yourself by replacing a few parts or contact board member Pete Turley under the name Okstrat here.

Lifts mods to a new level, awesome work

7: I have a Pete modded Recto that KILLS the stock one I used to have. I have found all the Sig models to be quite better stock than most, so a stock Grail may be pretty good too. Your KH3 is good for heavy stuff, as is the 1086.

Great minds think alike....many like the 1086 over the KH3, but not me. The 1086 sort of does the SL+ and Recto, but not as good as either. Versatile if you must pick one, but the KH3 boast more quality stock

 

[METALjim]

I play the same kind of metal i think as you and I have a Grail in my RM100 constantly. We play in C standard and that module is awesome. I used to set the gain all the way to full but discovered if I have it at 12 o'clock it totally opens up the sound and decreases the feedback no end. Grail all the way for metal! :twisted:

 

[shred-o-holic]

I play the same kind of metal i think as you and I have a Grail in my RM100 constantly. We play in C standard and that module is awesome. I used to set the gain all the way to full but discovered if I have it at 12 o'clock it totally opens up the sound and decreases the feedback no end. Grail all the way for metal! :twisted:

:twisted: You know it......the Grail is on the short gas list for sure now.....I am digging the KH-3.......sounds wicked evil Marshally to me.... 8) :twisted: