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by stevek66
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: So let me get this straight...
Replies: 35
Views: 9347

Re: So let me get this straight...

Steve, I had Billy Yates install the footswitch mod and retrofit the PPIMV that was already there, so I can't tell you for sure how it was wired up. As of yesterday, though, I had the PPIMV taken out after Dave Friedman found the bad filter caps w/wrong values, and a bad ground on the speaker jack....
by stevek66
Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: So let me get this straight...
Replies: 35
Views: 9347

Re: So let me get this straight...

Jim,
how is the 1meg dual applied?Is it like the Rich mod with a 1meg instead of a 500k or like the metro named Larmar with 250k dual and 2.2meg resistors?Thanks in advance...Steve
by stevek66
Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Rocket Voltages
Replies: 5
Views: 1312

Re: Rocket Voltages

Steve, Check my math - I get: (11.02 / 50) / 4 = 55mA per tube (8.2 / 50) / 4 = 41mA per tube If I've got that right then yes it's pretty hot. I don't know what those tubes will take before they start to red plate, but at the least I imagine the life expectancy might be a bit shorter than the specs...
by stevek66
Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:55 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Rocket Voltages
Replies: 5
Views: 1312

Re: Rocket Voltages

Hey RJ, I think the basic sound is the same.However with the higher voltage everything is bigger.The low end seems a little tighter and the amp breaks up a little sooner.Definetly a volume increase. I need to look at the Bias however,seems pretty hot at 11.02 compared with 8.2 with the 50ohm resisto...
by stevek66
Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:08 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Rocket Voltages
Replies: 5
Views: 1312

Rocket Voltages

I have changed my Rocket from the low voltage taps w/50ohm cathode bias resistor to the higher voltage taps w/the 68ohm cathode bias resistor.
Just thought I would post the voltages for reference.Maybe it will be useful to someone and maybe not.Here it is.
by stevek66
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Dovetail jig - question
Replies: 18
Views: 5368

Re: Dovetail jig - question

Dbl post
by stevek66
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Dovetail jig - question
Replies: 18
Views: 5368

Re: Dovetail jig - question

Try www.woodcraft.com . They have a basic 12" half blind jig for 59.99.I have seen it in person and it looks like a solid unit.It's called the woodriver half-blind dovetail jig. I make Custom Furniture,cabinets,wine cellars,ect for a living.I have a Porter Cable 12" setup for Drawer sides and backs....
by stevek66
Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: New 80 Watt Wreck done!
Replies: 150
Views: 44030

Re: New 80 Watt Wreck done!

Wow ...Allyn.Thats sick.
I like the bias arrangement.Very cool amp.
Steve
by stevek66
Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Asteriod/Express
Replies: 2
Views: 1056

Asteriod/Express

I have been contemplating building an Asteriod for quite a while.However, I don't need another loud 60 watt amp. I was thinking about using Asteriod front end,ex. pot values,preamp ect into an Express power amp,Trannies ect..This would be roughly 35 watts instead of 60 watts.Has anyone else tried th...
by stevek66
Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Rocket finished
Replies: 9
Views: 1785

Re: Rocket finished

Hey Mark,
Very nice looking build..I also would agree that the Rocket is a wicked lead amp.Mine cranked with a Les Paul is pretty awe inspiring.
Again nice looking build
Steve
by stevek66
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Epiphone Elitist '57 Goldtop
Replies: 43
Views: 7211

Re: Epiphone Elitist '57 Goldtop

I have always loved Goldtops..My 2 favorites.
by stevek66
Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:02 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 5G9 Tweed Tremolux
Replies: 6
Views: 2322

Re: 5G9 Tweed Tremolux

Hey Structo, Thanks for the links.I picked the tweed because of several articles on them and sound clips,not many tho.An article in tonequest I was rereading recently got me motivated.I know Victoria and Chicago blues box each make one based on the 5E9/5G9. Leemo, Thanks for the comment about the my...
by stevek66
Fri Dec 26, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 5G9 Tweed Tremolux
Replies: 6
Views: 2322

5G9 Tweed Tremolux

I was wondering if anyone had any pic's of this amp.I'm starting my research for a build.I've got a layout and schematic from my GT tube amp book.Some good internal pic's would be cool.
Thanks Steve
by stevek66
Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Siemens EL34s
Replies: 18
Views: 3895

Re: Siemens EL34s

The clip sounds great by the way
Steve