The Amp Garage

A clear case of someone who has too much time on his hands. BTW, IMO it sounds like poo to me.

IMHO, there is nothing about this amp that shouts out for originality. This looks to me like a clear case of substance over form. Skip the expensive can caps. If you insist on using can caps, JJ makes a 500V 40-20-20-20 for around $20. Leave on 20uf unused and find a 40uf radial cap that works in th...

Anything you do about the rust will involve risk. I wonder how much of what I see is dirt vs. rust? You might try warm water with a drop of dish washing liquid. Don't rub, just dab. Get the soap off with plain water. Try this where is won't show too much.

LOL, you've got to choose your type of interest from a list. I'm now a hifi enthusiast. I'm gonna crank up my 70's era solid state stereo until the Dynaco speakers blow. BTW, those Dynaco's have real walnut veneer.

xtian wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:42 pm There's nothing wrong with the SG...

As they say, there's no accounting for taste! Are you keeping it? It might sell for a good price.

The $250 Harley Benton DC-LTD I got plays better. In the hands of an experienced luthier, a proper setup of that SG should make it play like butter. Take it to someone in the know. Skip the DIY setup...you know the labor rates: $50/hr for regular setup, $100/hr if you wanna watch, $150/hr if you fi...

I've been thinking about this. It looks wrong. I think these are counterfeit. Someone made some Elna labels and did that. Someone should ask Elna directly if these are legit. I don't think the answer will be a surprise.

I may be headed the same place as Steve. Something isn't adding up. And just to check the obvious, you are using slow-blow fuses? It certainly won't hurt to swap out the suspect rectifier socket. Your description of it makes me want to pull it and throw it away. There is a point of diminishing retur...

May you become the Norm's Rare Guitars of NoCal!

No mention yet of the "woman tone." If you are too young to know what this is, here at about 1:54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ODNQPQo3A
I guess it's not really amp content, but it is dependent on the signal chain.

Syrupy: smooth, flowing, slightly overdriven, lacking in pick attack and clear definition, and when overused, annoying.

I'd rather not. They've stopped teaching basics in skool, like speling and reeding. It's not the seller's fawlt he can't get it write.

Maybe if you clean up the basket with a damp rag you'll find some manufacturer's code on the rim. I think you already know that G12T-75 16 is a model number, 12", 75W, 16Ω, G for guitar? No clue on the T. Without a doubt, the price was right!

I saw this today and thought it might be of DIY interest. He makes a jig for 16ga steel boxes without a brake. I imagine it would work equally well for aluminum. You'll need some shop equipment, but no specialized tools. If you intend to only do it with aluminum, probably the only power tool you nee...

Looking good and the price is right!