Webb 6-14 E

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 25 Apr 2002 9:30 pm

My Webb 6-14 E amplifier has developed a growling fuzzy sound. It has never been played at a very high volume setting; so I don't think it is a problem with the speaker.

The amp is of mid 70's vintage. It has one 15" JBL speaker.

Does anyone owning one of these recognize such a problem? How do I seek out a competent repair person in the Los Angeles area?

Thanks, Rick

Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 26 Apr 2002 7:25 am

Rick, are you setting the Sensitivity lower than the volume knob ?
This could do it, and could damage your amp.
Mr Webb recommends (no,he insists !)you set the sensitivity all the way open and use the Vol. knob to your preferences.
I hope, it's something that simple.

Since you are in the same state as he,maybe you can get in touch with him, good luck.
kf [This message was edited by KENNY FORBESS on 26 April 2002 at 08:28 AM.]

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 26 Apr 2002 9:05 am

Do you have any devices between the steel and the amp?

Jeff Peterson · Post by **Jeff Peterson** » 26 Apr 2002 11:52 am

If you have to leave the sensitivity wide open, why put it on the amp?

Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 26 Apr 2002 12:02 pm

I agree with you Jeff,
That's just one of Mr. Webbs little quirks.
I run mine at about 2 or 3 O'clock ,and the vol to taste for enough headroom,as long as you don't get it higher than the sensitivity setting.

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kp

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 27 Apr 2002 6:54 am

I agree that it makes no sense to install a control like the SENSITIVITY control, that is to be run wide-open all the time.

The Operating Guide that came with the amplifier, does say that the SENSITIVITY control "should normally be used in the fully on position". It does also say, however, that the control may be turned down when playing at a low volume in a small room such as a studio.

Kenny, when you state that you run the control at the "2 or 3 o'clock position", do you mean on the numbers 2 or 3? The controls on my amp are numbered 1 thru 10 with a 360 degree sweep.

Many thanks to all who replied, Rick

Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 27 Apr 2002 9:48 am

Rick,
I was aware that your amp had a 360 sweep, that's why I used the o'clock position. like looking at a clock head-on.

I also back mine down if I'm in a small place,to the 12 o'clock pos.
and run the vol. at about 3 or(9 o'clock) to the headroom I need ,as long as it doesn't go passed the Sensitivity setting.
kf
edited for spelling

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Skip Cole · Post by **Skip Cole** » 27 Apr 2002 11:17 am

I've had an opportunity to play several steels through Kenny's Webbs, he has a few, and his sound great the way he sets his EQ wherever were're playing. Ive also played thru a couple of late model Webbs of other pickers that use different settings and, not my preference, but different strokes i guess. May be that the older ones have a more distinct tone, even when you twist the knobs from end of the spectrum to the other.
But I can't afford a Webb, so i'll stick with my PV stuff.

Just my $.02 worth. God bless you all.-----Skip

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"Steel guitar is where it are"

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 30 Apr 2002 10:54 pm

I also run mine at 2 or 3 o'clock position

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 1 May 2002 7:29 am

..still puzzling to me why someone would use the "o'clock terminology" when the controls are set 1 thru 10 under a top index mark. Simply stated the control is to be set at 1, 2, 3, etc. ...just curious.

Rick

Kenny Forbess · Post by **Kenny Forbess** » 1 May 2002 11:51 am

Rick, the older 6-14E Webbs do not use #'s on the face or the knobs.
So using o'clock ,covers all these amps.
That's the only reason.

Kenny

(hard to do this with a digital clock tho)

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