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by rawnster
Sat May 21, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: 66 Rocker - AKA 66 Rocket ...Eventually the 66 Rockster
Replies: 119
Views: 50840

Re: 66 Rocker - AKA 66 Rocket ...Eventually the 66 Rockster

Revive this old thread. I had a bunch of flashes and sparks coming from the back of an old octal rocket (rockster) yesterday. Blew the fuse, replaced the fuse and tried again and saw the fireworks coming from the KT66s. Didn't have any extra KT66s laying around, so I popped in a pair in Svetlana EL3...
by rawnster
Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Newbie Rocket PT Question
Replies: 10
Views: 2196

Re: Newbie Rocket PT Question

Hey turbo, I hope it turns out ok for you with that mod. Should just rip out that Heyboer and replace it with a MM, or at least a Pacific Tranny from Allyn here on the forum. I believe he's got them in stock right now. Let me know and I can get you a MM for a much discounted price.
by rawnster
Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: In Phase vs Out of Phase
Replies: 5
Views: 1708

Re: In Phase vs Out of Phase

I doubt it makes much difference in the grand scheme of things, or in and of itself. Having said that, I believe that a lot of little things like this may have some effect on the over all outcome of the amp. Push pull power tubes tend to cancel hum just because of the way they operate but the preamp...
by rawnster
Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Mercury Magnetic Express transfo
Replies: 22
Views: 5484

Re: Mercury Magnetic Express transfo

DaveWell wrote:Someone have try The Mercury Magnetic ?
Of course. Use them all the time. I've purchased so many, that now I get them for about 1/2 of what's listed. Still spendy, but worth it for sure.
by rawnster
Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Mercury Magnetic Express transfo
Replies: 22
Views: 5484

Re: Mercury Magnetic Express transfo

+1 on the Edcor option. not to mention the blue bell housing. :-) purdy.
by rawnster
Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: rockster tonestack question
Replies: 7
Views: 2135

Re: rockster tonestack question

Oh, no worries Tony. I just thought if johndandry added a mid pot, then don't ground the bass pot. RJ's discrepancy is a simple mistake. I've built many variants that are similar to the Rockster. All of which have a mid control. Just adds a bit more variety to the Rocket tone. And none of them have ...
by rawnster
Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: rockster tonestack question
Replies: 7
Views: 2135

Re: rockster tonestack question

Yeah those two files are inconsistant with each other. Take a look at the Express schematic in the files section, and how the pots are wired. Wire up the tonestack like that. Perhaps there other tonestacks I know not of--and perhaps RJ is doing something this hookup that's really cool; but the one y...
by rawnster
Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: rockster tonestack question
Replies: 7
Views: 2135

Re: rockster tonestack question

does the Rockster have a mid control? If so, then the bass pot is not grounded. Its 3rd tab is connected to the wiper of the mid pot. The mid pot is then grounded. Just a guess. :-)
by rawnster
Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Another X10 Build
Replies: 16
Views: 4665

Re: Another X10 Build

looking great. Definitely report back once you get it fired up.
by rawnster
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Dumble Discussion
Topic: Robben Ford SG
Replies: 3
Views: 1055

Re: Robben Ford SG

stelligan wrote:Jimmy Haslip! MF'er........
Totally! I've been a huge Jacket fan. I bought a Tobias Signature 5 string back in the 80's just so I could be like Jimmy. :-) Still have that bass. Certainly can't play like him though.
by rawnster
Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: What EL84's do you like?
Replies: 40
Views: 12251

Re: What EL84's do you like?

I take it you don't want to have to practice, just use your delay and you sound like you're a monster, right? My advice is most needed by someone like you. Why don't you post your delay settings and then advise young beginners like yourself that this is the bomb - you don't have to practice - you d...
by rawnster
Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: What EL84's do you like?
Replies: 40
Views: 12251

Re: What EL84's do you like?

I take it you don't want to have to practice, just use your delay and you sound like you're a monster, right? My advice is most needed by someone like you. Why don't you post your delay settings and then advise young beginners like yourself that this is the bomb - you don't have to practice - you d...
by rawnster
Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: What EL84's do you like?
Replies: 40
Views: 12251

Re: What EL84's do you like?

Thanks for the responses. With regards to the Russian Saratovs, aren't these still in production as the Mullard reissue EL84M? If so, has anyone compared these to the older production? In my 50 years of playing guitar I have noticed that most guitar players would rather talk about all this kind of ...
by rawnster
Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:25 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Old Organ parts
Replies: 5
Views: 1803

Re: Old Organ parts

Firestorm wrote:How old? What model? What's your goal? Lot of work no matter what. Like old radios; it's got to be a labor of love.
Hey Firestorm, I really don't have a goal other than trying to score some tubes. The organ was filled primarily with RCA 12AU7s. Looks to be at least 50 years old.
by rawnster
Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:24 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Old Organ parts
Replies: 5
Views: 1803

Old Organ parts

Pulled apart this old Hammond. Looks like a lot of work to me. :) [IMG:1024:577]http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb154/rawnster/organ/12-0DC33FAF-2654655-1280-100.jpg[/img] [IMG:1024:577]http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb154/rawnster/organ/IMAG0119.jpg[/img] [IMG:1024:577]http://i209.photobucke...