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  • March 6, 2009 at 7:19 am #77845
    brianeharmonjr
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    I’ve been reading up on the different versions of the Electric Mistress and DEM over the years and have a few questions. I have a 9v Electric Mistress, which I believe is from the early 80’s, and a fairly modern DEM reissue. Which versions are the most sought after, and what do they go for? I know there were a few different 18v versions in the Big Muff-sized box, and then the DEM and then the 9v in the Big Muff-sized box. Anyone care to list all the different versions and what they typically sell for? My 9v Mistress seems to bee mellower and more subtle, while the deluxe is a little more harsh and in your face. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

    March 6, 2009 at 12:36 pm #94221
    Fender&EHX4ever
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    I’ve had (or used) at least 2 versions of the 18v, 1 version of the 9v, 1 version of the Dlx using the SAD1024 chip, and the more recent Dlx.

    I currently have an older 18v with the beige board, and a Dlx with the green graphic and SAD1024 chip.

    The 18v and 9v usually go for the most money, especially if they are in great condition. From what I’ve seen, they usually draw anywhere from $200 – $300. I’m sure this is because of all the iconic artists who used them – Gilmour, Summers, Levene, Lifeson, Trower, etc.

    The vintage Dlx models can sometimes draw up to $175, but usually just above the $100 mark. i see the reissues go for under $100 used on eBay frequently.

    Tonewise, my 18v suffers from a bit of volume drop and bass drop; but the treble is more present, and It has much more range in the modulation depth. It is crisp and airy sounding, and the leslie-type settings are better than my Dlx. My Dlx has a bit of volume boost, especially in the lower frequencies; so the Dlx sounds fuller and more syrupy than the 18v.

    April 24, 2009 at 2:42 pm #96028
    WatsonWood
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    I have indulged in tweaking the trim pots on the circuit of my Electric Mistresses with rewarding tonal results. You just have to be careful to turn the trim pots incrementally and remember where you started out. Once satisfied with the tone and effect of a set-up I put a drop of transparent nail varnish on each trim pot to hold it in place.
    This way I have one crazy Electric Mistress with over-the-top effects, one warmer, full-sounding EM, and one with crystalline tones. ( I have one very old battery EM with green lettering, and two original issue Deluxe EMs).
    The picture below shows part of the circuit of the battery-operated EM.

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