The Amp Garage

Hey guys! I found the source for the hum: I double checked my layout, and I discovered that I've forgott(!) the center tap! Because anyhow I tought it was the centertap of the high voltage wires they've always mentioned. Now I installed two 100Ohm resistors and now this loud hum is gone. Still some ...

Hey, thanks for the replies! Sorry for the bad pictures, I'll make some new tomorrow(Cellphone cam..). I tested what Tillydog said, and the hum stops right away. If no cord is plugged in, then the 50Hz(thanks Tillydog) is still there, with a guitar plugged in(like in the soundfile) then some additio...

Hey out there, I've finally built my Trainwreck Express clone, and I am very happy with my built. But I have a big hum problem: I have the PPIMV-Mod installed. When I turn it all the way up, and with the normal "Volume" at 0, then it doesnt hum. When I turn the Volume up it starts to hum very loudly...

Okay thank you, since the OT has 250 and 500 Ohm taps I wont use, I'll make them short and heatshrink them

Tom

Thanks guys! So it seems like they just put the 1650 series connection diagrams on every Box, but the 1650G version is an easy wiring tranny, perfect! With the other wiring I also couldn't use the 16Ohm tap without changing the impedance switch... Thanks, Tom Edit: One more question: What should I d...

Hey, my Trainwreck Express Clone(Ceriatone Kit) shows progress, here some pictures, I added some pictures :wink: I already double checked my connections, but if anyone sees a mistake, let me know :roll: I'll get the PT in a few days, but at the moment I have some difficulties with my OT: I got a Ham...

Thanks for the links! I now decided that I will take the Ceriatone Kit, I'll have to expect some tonal losings but it's about the money and these kits are pre assembled, so it's handy for me as an unexperienced builder. I'll get everything except the PT, OT, tubes and cabinet. Ordering with the tran...

The other day, a member expressed his experienced view that clones are worth less than the parts they are made with. Building your own clone can really make very little financial sense, but you know that anyway, right? Yeah I know that, and It was never the goal just to make the cheapest amp 8) Or ...

Hi, it seems like at the moment the tube-town is down(I think just some server issues), but in the link the caps were like 5$, but I see some using really expensive caps... And, does the size matter? :) Is it about temperature or so? You are right that ordering from different places can get expensiv...

Thanks for that information tony! I'll see what RJ has in his offer... It's really a lot of money, especially for the filter caps and the transformers... I think I have to take it slow just because of the money

Okay, so I try also try to get the cassis in time... Does anybody know a good seller in germany for the cassis? I know tube-town, they sell chassis in different sizes, but I think only the raw ones, without any drilling done... Should this be a problem? I have the tools to drill it by myself 8) The ...

Hey thanks for your answers! Mouser Electronics ships to germany, thats right I'll use this shop now since it has like all things I may have to buy. I send an email to RJ, I hope he answeres soon and he probably has the right parts for me. You convinced me that I'll follow the building guide and the...

Hey Zippy, thanks for your reply, to be honest while I did my research I just didnt notice the BOM! I think at this time I thought it was a Voltage chart or so since its a xls file(shame on me) :oops: Now that I have the BOM everything changes... Wow I really have to thank you! :lol: I'll go through...

Hey Guys, I'm following this community for quite a long time now, and I already really love you all :P . After watching (I think all possible) trainwreck express clone vids on youtube, I decided that I just have to build one. The sound is just absolutely amazing! I already researched quite some info...