Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

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Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by Atomic Punk » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:12 am

Hey guys,

I recently rebuilt my 12000 from scratch and decided to try the 2203/mod 5 tweak.

I'm using a Squire Bullet (the ones with the plywood body :shock: )
The amp is running on 2 KT-77's and into some old Carvin speakers.
I think it has enough grit for me but some good speakers would help. Let me know what you think!

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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by guitar007 » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:47 am

Nice job. Sounds pretty good. Does it still sound tight all the way up?
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Post by somethin'else » Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:23 am

Dirty Movies... nice 8) Sounds good man!
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Post by vanhalen5150 » Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:04 am

Nothing wrong with that man. :thumbsup:
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by Rich_D » Fri Jun 03, 2011 9:22 am

All day.
Interpretation?! I thought I was playing it right!
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by Tone Slinger » Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:07 am

So which 'variation' of the mod v did you go with ?

Whats the v2 bypass cap (.68uf)?

You using the .1 pi caps or the .o22's ? Sounds like the .022's.


I 'HEAR' the distinct 'Mod v' tone in your clip. IMO, you are the ONLY person, so far, who has gotten that tone ) who DIDNT get Mark to perform the mod.

Sounds good bro !
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by briango » Fri Jun 03, 2011 10:59 am

Nice job man and great playing...and it didn't cost you $$$ :rock:
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by Rich_D » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:05 am

What's your pickup?

*please say stock!*
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by somethin'else » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:56 am

Rich_D wrote:What's your pickup?
Yeah, what he said. Pickup? I'll stab at Burstbucker or a '59 (just for fun).

Wow, keep going back to listen to it. Nice chops, ruuuuuude tone, and that Squier rocks! :thumbsup:
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by azazael » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:50 pm

Is there a schematic?
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by efraser68 » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:29 pm

Hell yes, nice job Mike, what was the MV set to on the clip and the rest of the eq? :thumbsup:
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by Atomic Punk » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:40 pm

guitar007 wrote:Nice job. Sounds pretty good. Does it still sound tight all the way up?
Yeah it does sound very tight, I was hoping for a little more sag. Maybe it's time to get a variac.
Tone Slinger wrote:So which 'variation' of the mod v did you go with ?

Whats the v2 bypass cap (.68uf)?

You using the .1 pi caps or the .o22's ? Sounds like the .022's.


I 'HEAR' the distinct 'Mod v' tone in your clip. IMO, you are the ONLY person, so far, who has gotten that tone who DIDNT get Mark to perform the mod.

Sounds good bro !
I pretty much followed the directions on the "VH style mods" thread.
10k v1a
100pf bright ch mix cap
.022uf v1b bypass cap
25uf v2a cathode cap
I am using .1uf phase inverter caps
Rich_D wrote:What's your pickup?

*please say stock!*
Haha the Squire bullet came with 3 single coils but I changed out the pickguard with one from an old Hohner ST Lead pawn shop guitar. It has a humbucker w/coil tap and two single coils. I have no Idea who made the pickup and what the specs are.
azazael wrote:Is there a schematic?
There are directions in the first sticky of the EVH section. It's only a few component changes
efraser68 wrote:Hell yes, nice job Mike, what was the MV set to on the clip and the rest of the eq? :thumbsup:
The PPIMV was at like .75 and everything else was on 10. It was too late at night to turn it up.
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by vanhalen5150 » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:41 pm

"Northern Swamp Ply" body.......
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by efraser68 » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:45 pm

If the amp is running on 2 KT-77, then you're pulling 2 tubes out on this?
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Re: Just did the Mod 5 to My Plexi

Post by somethin'else » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:55 pm

Squier ply body? Hohner ST Lead humbucker? :shock: That's the spirit!!!

Welp, there goes the prices on Squiers and Hohners folks! :lol:

Seriously, goes to show... you gots nice fingers then, Atomic Punk!

More clips! :toast:
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