Weak Tremolo SF Vibrolux Reverb

[gtrshow]

The tremolo on my early SFVR is barely perceptible. I can hear a slight ticking, but hardly any modulation regardless of speed and intensity settings. I've swapped several different 12AX7's in and out of V5 to no avail. Reverb works like a champ. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

[hogy]

You need a new "roach". Google.

[Blue Strat]

For the most tremolo depth, get yourself a "Surf Bug". Google will pick it up for you. I find that these even make the amp sound better with the tremolo off due to lower insertion loss (higher off resistance of the opto).

[slider313]

Change the three disc caps in the tremolo section. These would be a .02, .01 and .01.

[devbro]

If you've already tried a different tube, I would then swap out the caps as suggested. They could be leaking. It will cost about $2.00 at your local electronics store. If that doesn't work, drop the money on a surf bug (http://www.tonecraftamprepair.com/html/surf_bug.html). I've used them and although not cheap (about $30.00) they work exceptionally well and provide a thick juicy trem.

[Blue Strat]

Those caps control the oscillator, not the depth of the tremolo. If the trem is ticking, the caps are ok.

[gtrshow]

Thanks all. Is the roach/surf bug something that can be installed by a neophyte, or are we talking tech here?