Chandler tube driver vs tube works 911 telecaster guitar forum. Chandler tube driver rack i know there is some controversy over the bk butler situation but that none withstanding the 1 up racks are reasonably rare to come by and have the famed bias control. Chandler dynamo tube preamp for musical instruments chandler tube driver rackmount tube works 902 real tube. Many people generally refer to all tube drivers as a chandler tube driver. Mine sounds terrible rolled the tube, looked for obvious circuit faults but it just doesnt sound good. Chandler tube driver gearslutz pro audio community.
Chandler tube rack vintage driver rackmount overdrive 12ax7 effects effects 12ax7 overdrive chandler driver tube rackmount vintage rack. It had a two prong power chord and ive read something about wall warts. As this is a very popular conversion, we thought a tech article would help clear up some confusion. Chandler tubedriver 19 rack 28 august 2009 28 august 2009 j1 inst input r7 1k c11 330p sw3 d21 tp5 j3 line input r11 47k tp3a 3 2 1 8 4. Chandler tdr101 tube driver rackmountsome wear and tear, missing knob caps etc. The pedal has hi, lo, drive, master vol and you can get the bias option. Shown above left to right the 1985 bk butler tube driver, the revised 198687 bk butler tube driver, the unauthorized 1988 knockoff made by chandler after butler parted ways with them, the 1990s tube works 911 tube driver, and a b. Partially install a screw into each anchor before tightening. It is the chandler tube driver the board is stamped tdr1012008 rev 2 any help would be greatly appreciated. I think tube works claims it uses exactly the same circuitry. Utilization the general configuration of the tube driver is really easy to follow, and it is easy to get a good sound from this. Everything is there and shes as clean as the pics look. This is a little different than the bk butler tube driver im told.
Drive in rack systems pallet rack and engineered systems. Chandler marketed his product for a while using their name. A hand made reissue of butlers original 911 tube driver tube works design from the 1990s. This is not a reissue of the original 1980s bkb chandler tube driver versions. Tested and in good working conditionwhile virtually all other overdrive and distortion devices available rely on solid state electronics to attempt.
Bk butlerchandler tube driver discussion in effects bg started by. The system is devised so that a forklift truck may enter the rack to deposit a pallet at the rear of the storage lane. Prior to sound incident or usage, allow the microphones tubes to. Butler tube driver, xts custom pedals precision overdrive, and an early 80s pro co rat noisy, but boy does it sound good, notes miller. I dont have a manual for this so i cant speak to how helpful it is or not. The chandler tube driver in davidas rig from 19932006 has a slightly. The chandler tube driver is a real tube based overdrive guitar pedal. To install the shelf brackets in a rack, follow these steps. Chandler tube driver rack mount overdrive distortion. We are confident this unit will be a welcome addition to your tube. The handisolutions screwdriver rack is made of steel, will hold 6 screwdrivers of any size, and fastens securely to handiwall or standard 3 inch on center slatwall panels in which slots go straight in and straight up. When using two 1024 irs in a preset, moving the upper ir block before or after a prepost split block can change the sonic character of the ir block. Chandler tube driver foot pedal awesome distortion if your looking at this you know the perfection that is the chandler tube driver.
I sold my butler tube driver, because i could get this thing that looked just like my box in a rack case, the chandler tube driver rack. Dean markley overlord to b k butler tube driver so, ive got one of these and ive got to admit i agree with the advert its ugly as sin but it does sure cook an amp nicely, but it could be better. The chandler tube driver was an overdrive that used a single 12ax7 tube to boost the signal. Sep 28, 2014 demo of the chandler tube driver rack. Trailer hitch installation in chandler, az at uhaul. Im trying to setup a tube driver vst to come close to the chandler pedal. The circuit layout and pathways were very similar to the 1980s circuits, but there were several component value changes across the circuit that affect the way it sounds. Im thinking i will get more milage out of the chandler, over all, and wouldnt miss that outboard much. There is absolutely nothing like a real tube overdrive circut.
Chandler dynamo tube preamp for musical instruments. Butler started making the 4 knob tube drivers again as a production model under the tube works brand around 199394. Chandler copied the bk butler design there was never a chandler tube driver. I have a rack mount chandler tube driver and a bk butler real tube pedal coming my way. Cali texas ch2, based on the drive channel of the mesaboogie lonestar ch1 coming later this spring. There are a lot of versions of this pedal and its variants, but if you search the web, theres tons of good info to help identify the good ones. Another thought, the hxs tube drivers new and legacy are really good.
The cable tray mounted network rack from siemon provides a great solution for many server room situations. Sorry i forgot to ask if you know tube works tube driver rack rt9 works same as bk butler tube driver. Signal chain paul reed smith custom 22 brazilian ltd chandler tube driver orange dual terror mesa 4x12 rectifier slant akg c414. David gilmour of pink floyd was seen using two 1980s tube drivers in the studio and on tour in. Knockoff made by chandler after butler parted ways with them. Drivein rack operators must be very careful not to damage the pallet racking. Gilmours backline tech and right hand man, phil taylor, just states he had the univibe built into a rack, and a 1996 article implies phil made the modulation rack, and even calls it a phil taylor custom rack. Butlers tube driver circuit patent was granted in 1991 patent number. Step 1 position a shelf bracket inside the rack mounting rails. This rack is an updated and more costeffective design from the originator of the tube driver concept, b. Whether youre building one for your office or home theater, would like to let you in on some helpful steps to take before you start. Hey everybody, when i first started helix help, only the floor and rack models were available.
Placater dirty, based on the behbe channel of the friedman be. Because pallets are stored so densely and a driver must enter the pallet racking system with only a small clearance on either side, a drivein rack system must be checked for damage frequently. Oct 17, 2018 acoustic 360 ampeg b15nf portaflex ampeg svt arbiter attack big bottom bogner shiva bogner uberschall bomber uber boutique midgain amp breathing chandler tube driver change color compression delay divided by jrt 915 dod overdrive dr z route 66 engl fireball 100 fender bassman fender champ fender deluxe reverb fender twin reverb footswitch. Discussion in the stomp box started by golem, jan 10, 2018. This one is in excellent condition from my personal collection. Signal chain paul reed smith custom 22 brazilian ltd chandler tube driver orange dual terror mesa 4x12 rectifier slant akg c414 xlii api 512c a.
Does anyone here have experience or own these units. I have a rack mount chandler, chandler pedal with wall wart and a new issue butler tube driver. From the bias control that affects only the preamp tube bias, to the drive section that provides a treble boost, a full range. Used and appreciated in every kind of venue, from houses of worship to bigname world tours, the driverack series are the most popular loudspeaker management systems. The first, original, one was the bk butler chandler tube driver. Unisteer rack and pinion install recently we received some questions thru regarding the use of an original column shift steering column with a unisteer rack and pinion conversion. Chandler tube driver vs tube works 911 telecaster guitar. I have looked everywhere on the net and cannot find a manual q. Unisteer rack and pinion install tech article unisteer rack.
The version of the famous overdrive pedal tube 1 x 12ax7 used by david gilmour and eric johnson and satriani among others, in rack, made during the 80s. In fact, there is only one tube driver bk butler built the original tube driver, under his brand tubeworks. Tube works 9 tube driver rackmount effects database. Order here and get a real bk butler handmade tube driver. Unfollow chandler tube driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
It was 9v powered, like most pedals, making it more marketable to a larger crowd. I think its designed for ax7 but mine is getting a lot of gain quickly. A four knob version of the tube works 901 real tube pedal, which was an improved tube driver. Uhaul has the largest selection of trailer hitches and towing accessories. But, i found a chandler tube driver sitting in an old rack box.
I found the schematic for it but dont know how to read itlolim trying to find what eq settings to use to come close to the pedal. The 9v and 18v fuse leds on the modulation rack are the same type as on the routing system, so it is assumed pete cornish built them. Each unit is hand built to my specs and i personally check out each tube driver to perfection. No driver installation is necessary for mac computers. Real tube overdrive rack unit, in excellent condition. I have been looking for a good tube effects pedal for some time, not for overdrive but just to add that tube warmth to my signal i have a solid state amp. I was wondering if anyone has a schematic for the chandler rack mount tdr101 tube driver. Contains the names in line 6 helix and the real effect pedal they are modeled after.
Chandler tube driver rackmount tube works 902 real tube rackmount tube works 9 tube driver rackmount tube works 922 real tube ii rackmount. It definitely doesnt sound like a stock tube driver at least in terms of the amount of. Tube heater r2 220e r22 1k c3 47025 c14 vcc vdd d9 green r31 1k power led vr4a 100k log. I have one now and often run it as a mono send for things like kicksnarebass etc, but im wondering whether to check out the chandler tube driver for this instead and swap the culture vulture for something else. Then i engrave my signature on the bottom of the case. Works best with an already slightly breaking up amp to my ears. Install the server 4post, 19inch hardmount rack kit installing the 19inch sliding rail kit with the cma. Below is an interview with bk that explains the whole butler vs. Other members of urbans collection of overdrives include a wampler paisley drive, trex alberta overdrive which miller describes as a more refined tube screamer tone, b.
The chandler gav19t native tube guitar amp plugin demo video. Anyone have a manual for a chandlerbutler tube driver. Ive got the rack mount version of this and i could never do anything with it. Chandler tube driver rack gearslutz pro audio community. Tubeworks was later sold to jeff genzler, who started his own company genzbenz. Ive heard au7 is pretty popular and that bk butler would give clients a yugo au7 from his secret stash. Butler and chandler tube driver pedals that have powered everything from david gilmours latemodel stadium sound to j masciss power jangle to eric johnsons violinlike tone. Nov 15, 2017 getting the guitar story behind all of bowies artistic shifts and evolutions was a rather significant undertaking, and we cant offer enough appreciation and thanks to the guitarists who shared their memories of recording sessions, live shows, signal paths and gear, production concepts, songwriting, and moreeven as they were grieving over losing a friend, peer, collaborator, andor. Only marked with script chandler logo on the front, no bk butler. I use to use a marshall 9001 guitar tube preamp for an aggressive bass tone and it worked quite well, had three footswitchable channels. Assembling a rack system is so much more than just slapping some parts together. Align the screw holes at the front of the shelf bracket with the holes in the front rack mounting rail, and then attach the shelf bracket to the front rack mounting rail using a minimum of three m6, 1232 or 1224 screws. The mini rack mixer traces its lineage back to several types of these amplifiers developed in the 60s and 70s that have been chandlerized for modern usage. The tube driver rack has more features than the pedal.
Install the server 2post, 19inch hardmount rack kit. Mount this 2post rack to any overhead wire mesh or ladder tray to conserve floor space, prevent tampering, or just provide a little extra rack space. Chandler limiteds collection of eqs, compressorslimiters, and preamplifiers are among the best in the industry. Line 6 has updated helix native, the software that delivers the same hx amp and effects modeling found in line 6s helix hardware guitar and effects processors to your favorite daw, to v1. Vintech 473, tonelux otb16, germanium pre, focusrite 430, and maybe my peavey tube valve comp. Links to original modeled fx manuals and specs helix line 6. Recalling an effect or instrument rack in ableton live with helix native instantiated can mute the track.
I had to cut a hole in the side of the chassis to accommodate the larger tube. Chandler tube driver 4 knob and the newly updated tube driver itself with the bias mod. Im about to order a tube driver from bk butler and he is voicing it for bass guitar. They then decided that they were the owners of the product and. Line 6 helix effect models list with all effect models. Butler tube driver rackmount, by tube works, and it is the. Before i spend money getting this thing fixed id like to know if my expectations are reasonable or should i keep looking. Hi eric, i was just wondering if you have ever used a thermionic culture vulture, and if so, what uses did you find for it. Some used 4knob tube drivers marked chandler are not the original design by bk butler. Uhaul is your number one provider of quality and longlasting tow hitches and trailer hitch receivers in chandler, arizona, 85225. Find great deals on ebay for butler tube driver and butler tube driver car amp. Ive only ever heard one, and it sounded good but i had nothing to ab it against. As time progressed, line 6 introduced many more products to the helix family native, lt, hx effects, hx stomp and helix help had begun to show its age under the weight of ever increasing models and features.
Can someone please tell me the correct fuse to drop in this bad boy. Indeed, chandler limiteds innovative germanium series uses classic, smoothsounding germanium transistors like those found on the earliest neve, emi, telefunken, and fairchild units to effectively revive that warm vintage sound palette. Mar 30, 2012 below is an interview with bk that explains the whole butler vs. In my endless quest for tube tone throughout the past 3 decades, the countless chip overdrive pedals just left me cold and bitter. Chandler tube driver schematic help diy do it yourself. I have wanted a chandler limited mini rack mixer for a while now and recently been really considering it. The chandler limited mini mixer is the culmination of chandlers experience working with many types of vintage, discrete circuits. It is quite different from the original 4 knob pedal which i bought in 19867 but traded in a year later for the rackmount version. They then decided that they were the owners of the product and took butler to court where they promptly lost their suit. Essentially, bk is the designer of the tube driver. Chandler tube driver rack mount overdrive distortion effect.
It is made in the usa has a 14 inch input and output and i believe is has a 12ax7 type tube. Tube works 910 tube driver 3 knobs tube works 911 tube driver 4 knobs b. The driverack series are a diverse group of processors that provide control of equalization and loudspeaker management. Pedals with separate ac power supplies or wall warts are not original and do not sound the same. Im printing up the manual and cheat sheet for the helix cmon27th. Subsequent pallets are then stored sequentially above and in front of the original pallet, thus providing good density of storage within a given area.
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