frac82 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 has anybody ever heard/read/tried the "Tarantula" mod by Kruse Kontrol Amps for SVs'?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbradleykeith Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I have. I sent mine to Jens for that mod and couldn't believe the difference in the sound - much better, especially for the distortion. The samples on the web site are accurate. In comparison, the pre-mod sound seems constrained to me, but after seems more Marshall like - unstrained and forward,I guess. Don't know what he did, but it definitely made a big difference. I have an SV 112 Mk2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geppert Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I inquired about this Mod. Jens was very quick and pleasant with his reply. It HAS to be done by him at his location in LA, California, NOT DIY. For me in Canada, with currency exchange rates being at an almost historic high, it would have been way too expensive (at least for me) with shipping and mod cost. He quoted $150 USD for the mod FYI. If I was living in or around LA, I would have given it some serious consideration, especially after Keith's comments above. Even though I have switched to the DT25, I still love my SV 212 MKII (except for the weight). I think they are great amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frac82 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 I inquired about this Mod. Jens was very quick and pleasant with his reply. It HAS to be done by him at his location in LA, California, NOT DIY. For me in Canada, with currency exchange rates being at an almost historic high, it would have been way too expensive (at least for me) with shipping and mod cost. He quoted $150 USD for the mod FYI. If I was living in or around LA, I would have given it some serious consideration, especially after Keith's comments above. Even though I have switched to the DT25, I still love my SV 212 MKII (except for the weight). I think they are great amps. did Jens explain in detail the mod? what would he do on the amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geppert Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Frac, This is a cut and paste from Jens email ... and all he said. .... The mod is $150 and can only be installed by me. It requires modding the PCB. You would have to send the amp to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frac82 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamoses Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Does anyone know what he does to the pcb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frac82 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Does anyone know what he does to the pcb? [...] .... The mod is $150 and can only be installed by me. It requires modding the PCB. You would have to send the amp to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamoses Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yes, we've cleared that. What does he do to it to modify it. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frac82 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yes, we've cleared that. What does he do to it to modify it. Lol geppert already cleared that: even asking in detail, Jens wants customers to send him amps with no more specifications. i.e.: by now nobody knows what he does on the amp and probably Jens doesn't want it to be known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace60 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I am considering this mod?? does anyone know how much different it is from the old Strymon mod?? as the main issue(from my understanding!) is even though the Spider Valves have a tube power section the input of the amp is solid state which still gives the amp a solidstate feel(lack sag and feel ect ect) like running a processor into a tube power amp(it just isn't a true all tube sound/feel!) why Line6 didn't correct this is way beyond me as they were so close in getting things right!! I was wondering if the Tarantula mod addressed same issues as the Strymon Sv-pre mod?? I believe they added an additional tube in front of the input section so that it is all analog/tube??(it always had great reviews,however it's no longer available!) When I called Kruse they wouldn't give me much info on how it worked or what work was actually gonna be performed with their mod?,they only said it was better than the Stymon mod??! even though this company/guy is real reputable I just wanted to make sure its not like a performance chip for a car that says UP to an addition 100hp and UP to 20 more mpg's lol(key words up to not it actually does lol!,Obviously some mods are total gimmics and total scam like a $2 part that does nothing and they charge $50-$200 for it??) I don't need actual schematics, but would like a simple break down of what is being done to my amp!(like were adding this or that!,rewiring this or that,adding a tube bla bla bla(you get point! What would be awesome is someone who has had a Strymon SV-pre mod and also tested the Tarantula Mod!!! as I believe most potential buyers are or were aware of the SV-pre mod and since its no longer available would like to find a good replacement! as the Spider Valve(modded) is a killer amp for the $!!! I've owned most of the boogies incl Triple rectifiers,Marshalls(800,900's,Marshall 30w Artist 3203,Jmp's),5150's,racks of gear like digitech2101 Artist(dual S-chip) into a Marshall 9200(believe it or not was my fav but weighed a ton!) Boogie 290,Carvin tube power amps quad-x,B-52's,you name it lol!! long story short for a cover band the Spider Valve is about most versatile for the money!(especially modded!) the B-52(poor mans Boogie) would be great for the $ if it had midi thru(for effects!) hopefully someone has some insight on this situation?? Thanks Jim(814)493-7199 also interested in a modded Spider Valve or looking for either brand mod(used ect) by itself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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