Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy

[usphotographer]

I'm still waiting on a proof, but I just ordered more stickers today.

I hope someone puts one on F-corps mailbox

I'm formally requesting to be put on the waitlist for the sticker as well!

 

[usphotographer]

Somewhere in Scottsdale. Used to be at Chaparral and the 101. I worked on the other side of the 101 from them for years. No clue where they went when they moved offices....

I went to Scottsdale Community College (Artichokes) back in 1986-88!

 

[skolacki]

I thought that they were based in Corona, CA. Is this just where the factory is, and corporate offices are in Arizona? Or am I just way behind the times - WAIT! Don't answer that.

Looks like they moved corporate to Scottsdale AZ. Probably to save money on taxes. Ca is brutal in that way. I lived about 1/2 hour from the Corona plant for a long time. They constantly ran job ads is all I know about the factory.

 

[bigEjams]

I’m about 20min from the fender museum! I can cover that base!

 

[LolainNB]

I received my V2 yesterday. I spent more time looking for screws on the floor than installing this thing. Easier than making your bed

Flipped the switch and the hiss is gone. If I press my ear against the grill cloth I can’t tell if I hear anything except my ear rubbing against the cloth.

So main goal: Achieved

The controls are lovely as well. I don’t have to tweak on the FM3 every time my ears get tired. No more worrying about saving and overwriting a preset because it sounded good at the moment. I just turn knobs on v2 slightly and can match what I hear in my head.

is there a forum hall of fame where users with significant contributions get recognized?

Hey mods Get @WKSmith
A medal or special badge or avatar or something

 

[WKSmith]

I received my V2 yesterday. I spent more time looking for screws on the floor than installing this thing. Easier than making your bed

Flipped the switch and the hiss is gone. If I press my ear against the grill cloth I can’t tell if I hear anything except my ear rubbing against the cloth.

So main goal: Achieved

The controls are lovely as well. I don’t have to tweak on the FM3 every time my ears get tired. No more worrying about saving and overwriting a preset because it sounded good at the moment. I just turn knobs on v2 slightly and can match what I hear in my head.

is there a forum hall of fame where users with significant contributions get recognized?

Hey mods Get @WKSmith
A medal or special badge or avatar or something

No medal needed.
I am really happy that you are finally getting to play the V2.

 

[Greg Ferguson]

Somewhere in Scottsdale. Used to be at Chaparral and the 101. I worked on the other side of the 101 from them for years. No clue where they went when they moved offices....

They are now at the old Paradise Valley Mall IIRC. It was gutted and turned into office space.

 

[ruso]

Now I’m half-tempted to order a FR-10 only to immediately open up and install one of these boards.

 

[Budda]

Now I’m half-tempted to order a FR-10 only to immediately open up and install one of these boards.

I’ll eventually be doing that. But im getting the board regardless.

 

[Chewie5150]

Funny, I just sold a piece of gear to someone today. We got talking music /gear etc. This guy said just bought a Tonemaster Pro. I had mentioned I have the FR cabs. Him: oh yeah I heard there was an issue with hiss. I told him about this thread.

 

[WKSmith]

There is no hiss issue around here anymore

 

[jellodog]

I received my V2 yesterday. I spent more time looking for screws on the floor than installing this thing. Easier than making your bed

Wait.

No video?

 

[∞Fractals]

There is no “hissue” around here anymore

FIFY

 

[WKSmith]

FIFY

Just hissteria
... and for a good reason, these V2s (even the standard one) sound really great.

 

[LolainNB]

Wait.

No video?

I tried but the installation video was too short to upload

 

[Chewie5150]

I'm half expecting when I open my cabs up it'll be like snakes in a can gag

 

[WKSmith]

I'm half expecting when I open my cabs up it'll be like snakes in a can gag

Well... It was built by clowns.

 

[Joe Bfstplk]

They are now at the old Paradise Valley Mall IIRC. It was gutted and turned into office space.

Used to go to the Hand and Stone near there....

 

[WKSmith]

I tried but the installation video was too short to upload

That is the best answer ever.

It is a very simple installation. It will take quite a bit longer to get the smile off your face though.

 

[LolainNB]

That is the best answer ever.

It is a very simple installation. It will take quite a bit longer to get the smile off your face though.

24 hours and counting