The Amp Garage

Everything that i am seeing is that it uses a 5U4

I was also looking at possibly using a 5Y3 in place of the 5AR4 and this should drop voltages some. not sure if that change alone will be enough but i can always try it and if i need more then use a zener. I'd actually probably do it with the 5AR4 first with the zener and then try it with the 5Y3 to...

Well I was most likely looking at a zener to drop the B+ into the acceptable range.

Have you also looked into Cerakote? It's the ceramic coating that is sprayed on and cured in an oven that is mostly used as a gun coating. It is thinner than powder and supposed to be far more durable and I don't think a personal setup would be to costly.

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So my son and I both love to tinker and build things, we are both very much into music, and we are looking at picking up a locally sourced Hammond ao-43. He plays the bass and I TRY to pluck around on a guitar....lol. I have always loved the Matchless Lightning tone. My problem is that i know just e...