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- Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:47 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: First Amp Build
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2423
Re: First Amp Build
In general, a hifi speaker is not a good match for guitar. Hifi covers a full spectrum of sound, often 20Hz to 20KHz. (If you are over 40 years old, you probably don't hear very much above 12-15Khz and by the time you are 70, maybe 10KHz.) Look at frequency for the low E on bass and high E string on...
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 1:01 am
- Forum: For Sale/Trade
- Topic: PSA Hammond transformer blowout
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7914
Re: PSA Hammond transformer blowout
Less than prices listed by Mouser? Hmmm....
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:20 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: - The Woefully Misguided Turretboard Stiletto Ace Thread -
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6071
Re: - The Woefully Misguided Turretboard Stiletto Ace Thread -
I finally looked at the layout. Frankly, a dozen pots on the front panel scares me. I'm pretty sure I'd need a 24" x 8" chassis to get all the parts in it. The cost of the chassis alone may be a discouraging factor. In a factory production situation, they know how to pack things tight that ordinary ...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:05 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: - The Woefully Misguided Turretboard Stiletto Ace Thread -
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6071
Re: - The Woefully Misguided Turretboard Stiletto Ace Thread -
It would help a great deal if you can tell us about your general background in electronics and whether you've every worked with tube amplifiers. Are you a college educated electrical engineer or maybe you've got some sort of technical certificate or military training? Built any pedals? Do you have t...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Lambda C-480M DC regulated power supply.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2523
Re: Lambda C-480M DC regulated power supply.
I'm a big fan of repurposing stuff like this. You received Telefunken 12AX7s and some RCA, too. If they still have life, these are a true find. (You said "Tesla" but I think you meant Telefunken.) I'd restore the Gibson if it's doable. As for the power supply, if it's something you want to have and ...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 5:46 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: My Champ has a sound problem
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10207
Re: My Champ has a sound problems
This has an excellent section on how to solder...for anyone who might need it. I found it very helpful when I started doing this stuff. Look around page 10.
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:05 pm
- Forum: Fender Discussion
- Topic: Bassman Ten in for service
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7896
Re: Bassman Ten in for service
Whoever did that should have his soldering iron confiscated!
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:33 pm
- Forum: Fender Discussion
- Topic: Bassman Ten in for service
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7896
Re: Bassman Ten in for service
Transformer bolt should not be used for mains ground. Drill a hole near where the mains enters the chassis, use a ring lug, bolt it down there. Nice looking amp...LOL! Good luck with it.
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 8:58 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: 10 watt Fender Deluxe
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8301
Re: 10 watt Fender Deluxe
What are you really trying to do? The 5E3 is about 15W. The perceived difference in loudness between 10W and 15W is very small. To perceive a meaningful drop in power, I suggest you'd need to go below 5W and maybe as low as 2W. If you want 10W, just go for it. I'm just saying, before you go to the ...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 3:03 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: 10 watt Fender Deluxe
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8301
Re: 10 watt Fender Deluxe
What are you really trying to do? The 5E3 is about 15W. The perceived difference in loudness between 10W and 15W is very small. To perceive a meaningful drop in power, I suggest you'd need to go below 5W and maybe as low as 2W. If you want 10W, just go for it. I'm just saying, before you go to the t...
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:48 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Just when I thought I had come to understand OT secondaries,,,
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8688
Re: Just when I thought I had come to understand OT secondaries,,,
The assumption that DCR is a reliable indicator is not right. Sure, it gives some information. At best, it's a hint. If you know the DCR and other wire specs, you might be able to reliably estimate the length of the coil. The problem with using that information to determine impedance is that impedan...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:44 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Witchery! Burn the audio witch!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3062
Re: Witchery! Burn the audio witch!
In other words, it sterilizes your recording and removes anything that might make it sound more natural.Auto-Align 2 eliminates comb-filtering, minimizes transient smearing, and spectrally optimizes the phase of each mic to deliver the full and defined sound captured by the microphones.
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:43 pm
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Vintage Speaker Terminal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2645
Re: Vintage Speaker Terminal
You can make one of those. You'll need a phenolic strip and then some old terminal strips with the right stuff but wrong configuration. I don't think it's worth the effort. There is no shame in fixing it with what you can find. This is not the kind of repair that's likely to impair the value.
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:00 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Monkeymatic barncaster
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9407
Re: Monkeymatic barncaster
That's a really good looking guitar!
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:55 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Looking For Amp Transformers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3950
Re: Looking For Amp Transformers
I do. You really can't beat it for price/value. If the offerings fit your needs, give it a try.Masco wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:54 pm Anyone have any experience with Musical Power Supplies iron?? https://www.musicalpowersupplies.com/products/