So, what's the verdict, Premium vs. Original? I'm very interested in what you have to say about your experiment!
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- Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:07 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: 2 Express built Project
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3139
- Sun May 17, 2009 2:43 am
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: New 80 Watt Wreck done!
- Replies: 150
- Views: 44313
Re: New 80 Watt Wreck done!
Hello Mr. Fowler I think, off the top of my head :roll: , that an EL34 wants 1.5A heater current each. So figure 6A heater current for just the power section, and another amp for the 3 preamp tubes (300mA each, I think). So the heater supply needs to be pretty beefy--7 amps at least. Your idea for 3...
- Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:52 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Express # 2 complete
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2878
Re: Express # 2 complete
Hello stevek66,
I would loooove to hear a clip or 2! Looks great in there!
I'm assuming you took the picture before you were done with the amp? The only reason I say that is there isn't a connection to pin 6 of the P.I. tube...
Have a great day--
Shermock
I would loooove to hear a clip or 2! Looks great in there!
I'm assuming you took the picture before you were done with the amp? The only reason I say that is there isn't a connection to pin 6 of the P.I. tube...
Have a great day--
Shermock
- Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:24 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: What resistors do you like in what parts of a wreck?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2390
Re: What resistors do you like in what parts of a wreck?
Boy, I gotta chime in on this and say that in comparison, in my Express, the carbon film resistors were the best sounding. Metal film sounded downright harsh. Especially as plate resistors! No kidding. The whole amp "smoothed out" when I replaced all the resistors with carbon film. A definite tone-s...
- Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:12 am
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Express done.. I love it! (title edit)
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12280
Re: Express done.. I love it! (title edit)
Yep. Solidbodyguitar.com, I think. I called them, and asked about playing it. The employee said his boss was not in at the moment, but from what he's observed his boss would not let me try it. He said, "He'll let you play it for $30,000." At that point I mentioned by copy amp, said I'd like to A-B t...
- Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:45 am
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Trainwreck clips
- Replies: 51
- Views: 11262
Re: Trainwreck clips
Hey nice clips! Clip 1 is smoother, with slightly more "bounce" in the feel. It seems as if GK felt it would follow his intentions a bit more. Great clean, great roll into overdrive, leads sound like they want to sing forever. Bass frequencies are clearer than clip 2. More compressed when cranked. C...
- Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:26 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Wreck Junior.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 15548
Re: Wreck Junior.
Thanks Allyn! Do you think the cleans are loud enough for, say, a rather "quiet" jobbing date? There's a band I sub with that always mics the guitar amp. Maybe I could get away with something like this! I'm actually thinking about a combo...I have a 2x10 Super cab and chassis... Ahhh, my wife would ...
- Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:00 am
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Wreck Junior.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 15548
Re: Wreck Junior.
Hey Allyn great build as usual.
If you wouldn't mind, I would love for you to wax poetic, expound, and/or gush forth with all the gory details!
I may want to build one of these... Just what I need...!
Shermock
If you wouldn't mind, I would love for you to wax poetic, expound, and/or gush forth with all the gory details!
I may want to build one of these... Just what I need...!
Shermock
- Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:52 am
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Another Express lives!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1503
Re: Another Express lives!
...And a thirdly congratulations! Yes, enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Shermock
Shermock
- Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:08 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: PVC caps... where? Which?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5510
Re: PVC caps... where? Which?
Hey there
I have ordered Cornell-Dubilier PVC series caps from Allied Electronics. If I'm understanding correctly, C.D. makes Mallory, so....equivalent? Hopefully I'll find out!
Allied also stocks the Mallory TC75 and TC78 caps for the power supply.
Have a great day!
Shermock
I have ordered Cornell-Dubilier PVC series caps from Allied Electronics. If I'm understanding correctly, C.D. makes Mallory, so....equivalent? Hopefully I'll find out!
Allied also stocks the Mallory TC75 and TC78 caps for the power supply.
Have a great day!
Shermock
- Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:07 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Express done.. I love it! (title edit)
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12280
Re: Express done.. I love it! (title edit)
Hello!
Is the pic accurate?
The reason I ask, is there is a missing connection in the PI. 220K resistor and cap not connected to the turret.
Unless you've connected that already, and the pic is "1 generation removed" from what you've done.
HTH!
Shermock
Is the pic accurate?
The reason I ask, is there is a missing connection in the PI. 220K resistor and cap not connected to the turret.
Unless you've connected that already, and the pic is "1 generation removed" from what you've done.
HTH!
Shermock
- Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:43 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Trainwreck express - negative feedback off...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4435
Re: Trainwreck express - negative feedback off...
Hello My poor old brain was too tired when I posted! Both times! I should have said the reverse. Sorry for the conufsion. I have introduced NFB into a circuit and had the amp squeal, which then led to OT lead reversal. My bad. One other thing, though...and I'm sure all would agree, that a little bit...
- Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:44 am
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Trainwreck express - negative feedback off...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4435
Re: Trainwreck express - negative feedback off...
Hello all! Just read all these responses. I, too, tend to like the sound of no neg. feedback if I can help it, though sometimes the neg. feedback just does the right thing, like in an Express! :D I have had amps howl and squeal with positive feedback when the neg. fb/presence circuit is removed, and...
- Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:42 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Trainwreck express - negative feedback off...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4435
Re: Trainwreck express - negative feedback off...
Hmmm... Did you reverse your OT connections when you tried this? Just curious....
Shermock
Shermock
- Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:15 am
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Rocket Group Build project
- Replies: 41
- Views: 14490
Re: Rocket Group Build project
Hello Dana! I've been watching this thread with great interest, as I have a buddy who's waiting for me to build him something useful into an old combo he has. I'm wondering what the overall volume of a Rocket is compared to the Express. I was so surprised with the Express volume, I couldn't believe ...