The Amp Garage

I have one of these babies.... very cool tremolo on it. Its the amp in case deal. I have actually driven a 4x12 cab that was reset to 4ohms..... until a sweetish smell started floating. No damage was done as far as I can tell. It runs great, still. Question is. Has anyone done any mods or changes to...

What five tools ( perhaps beyond the usual ones, temp controlled iron, nut drivers, etc ) have made a difference in your building techniques.

Where do you get stranded PTFE

Can a solid copper rod be used in place of a stripped bus bar wire?? I would select an appropriate diameter.

man if that could produce a sound!!

whata mess..... I'll bet it sounds good

Remarkable approach. Very classic. have you seen Billy Yates article on Trainwreck memorial build. Attention to detail is truly inspiring in your build.

http://ampbuildersguild.com/

Is there such a thing or is every amp unto itself. What are the rules of lead dress please.

My understanding is that 18 gauge for the tranny an power then after that 20 or 22 is fine. Do builders prefer the smaller gauge on your builds??

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What techniques are you using on the bus wire... looks like a twisted awg 12?? Why ?

Ange

I am that newbie and thanks to all for the input. Very very helpful

Ange

Angelo Pacifici Married for 34 years to a great gal ( Irish ) father of 3 grown boys with 2 beautiful grandchildren. Trained in architecture at Pratt, have been a photo-journalist and cinematographer for 35years. Currently also teaching film-making at USC. Been collecting and restoring all sorts of ...

Could you help a very inexperienced builder understand the proper methods to discharge the caps on an amp after power up. Also, what are the proper methods to probe a live amp for voltages.