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- Sat Feb 17, 2024 3:50 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: 1951 Vega Commander model 51
- Replies: 7
- Views: 518
Re: 1951 Vega Commander model 51
The 1273 tube? Took a bit of persistence. There are many viable substitutes. The condition of that amp case is not to be believed!
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:22 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: I bought a solid walnut apartment. Uh, speaker cabinet.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1595
Re: I bought a solid walnut apartment. Uh, speaker cabinet.
Crappy looking miters. The sound is going to leak. Send it over here for disposal. I don't mind doing a favor for a fellow Tagger. Seriously nice looking walnut. I understand that stuff grows well in sunny CA. I'd be tempted to take it apart and reconstruct the whole thing, just because I can, LOL. ...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:19 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Building a mini Super Lead with 4 x EF80
- Replies: 6
- Views: 352
Re: Building a mini Super Lead with 4 x EF80
For some reason, the voltage chart didn't post.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:18 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Building a mini Super Lead with 4 x EF80
- Replies: 6
- Views: 352
Re: Building a mini Super Lead with 4 x EF80
The 6AQ5 is identical to 6V6, just a smaller bottle and 7-pin base. If 20W was too loud, I don't think a pair of 6AQ5 will give the result you seek. See if you can find a pair of EL95. I got mine on eBay for very little money. I think they'd be a good candidate to mate to a Marshall pre-amp circuit....
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:08 am
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Need Help with Combo Amp Transformers and Layout
- Replies: 5
- Views: 232
Re: Need Help with Combo Amp Transformers and Layout
If you don't like the layout there are at least two choices. One is get another chassis. If I were in your shoes, I'd think about fitting a PT near the IEC inlet (rectangular hole) and put the OT next to it -- basically both transformers on the end. This, IMO, will open up many possibilities. When i...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:40 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Sawzall fret file
- Replies: 4
- Views: 523
Re: Sawzall fret file
I watch several luthiers on YT for entertainment. (OK, I need to get a life.) My first reaction was, it won't work. This looks like it might be real innovation. IMO, the whole goal in automation is to give relief from "donkey work," which is generally not profitable. It looks like he really gets the...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Parts Source
- Replies: 2
- Views: 617
Re: Parts Source
It's an interesting place. Year's ago I found it. As I recall, they've got a lot of stuff that is almost what we'd need for a guitar amp. Good, but not great in that respect. Still, a fun place to browse.
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:01 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Wish me luck
- Replies: 62
- Views: 3961
Re: Wish me luck
Given current labor market conditions, you are likely a shoe in. They probably did a happy dance after the interview. Expectations were low because of the tight labor market. They did the dance because you met the expectations they used to have. HR is getting in the way. This will conclude when you ...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:41 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: F*cking clients
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1821
Re: F*cking clients
I sense that you don't want to fire a customer. This, in my view is wrong-headed. This is not a customer you want. OTOH, your reputation is worth something. There is no guarantee he won't badmouth you no matter what you do. If it were me, I'd make my reply as polite as I possibly could. You are stil...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:20 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: A very cool YouTubes channel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1263
Re: A very cool YouTubes channel
Well...
1) I'm reasonably sure I can't afford one of those ;-(
2) I'm doubtful there's enough time left before I shuffle off to learn to do that.
3) I'll have to settle for watching the series as entertainment rather than as educational.
Superb stuff. Thanks for the link.
1) I'm reasonably sure I can't afford one of those ;-(
2) I'm doubtful there's enough time left before I shuffle off to learn to do that.
3) I'll have to settle for watching the series as entertainment rather than as educational.
Superb stuff. Thanks for the link.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:30 am
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Magnatone build
- Replies: 33
- Views: 19673
Re: Magnatone build
Wow! Just wanted to comment on the obvious to help keep it in mind. A cathodyne (concertina, split-load, whatever) PI has no gain. So, whatever you are doing to the signal, it needs to be done before the PI. It is a really great choice for clean tone. Also, I used a cathodyne in front of a pair of 6...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:47 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: First Amp Build
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3187
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: 9720
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: 7654
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: 7654
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...