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Re: SSS #2 Started

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dreric wrote:
FuzzFaceBuilder wrote:Those are pics of the "Alligator Pentode" amp, not an SSS.

Count the knobs on the "top view" and compare to the photos below.
Thanks, any history?

Eric
Here you go!

http://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... +alligator
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Here's some progress:

1. Chassis punched and drilled.
2. Mounts in.
3. Transformer placement.
4. Transformers.

Eric
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and............

5. Main board detail.
6. Reverb detail.
7. PI Detail.
8-9. Overviews

Next, going to the mom & pop to see if they have and huge metal film 100K and NOS inductors!

Thanks for watching the progress, if you see error or over sites please advise.

Eric
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that big OT trafo!!!
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grtamp wrote:that big OT trafo!!!
thank you
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dreric wrote:and............

5. Main board detail.
6. Reverb detail.
7. PI Detail.
8-9. Overviews

Next, going to the mom & pop to see if they have and huge metal film 100K and NOS inductors!

Thanks for watching the progress, if you see error or over sites please advise.

Eric
Looking good Eric

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dreric wrote:Here's some progress:

1. Chassis punched and drilled.
2. Mounts in.
3. Transformer placement.
4. Transformers.

Eric
Is that a Hammond output from a Traynor voicemaster> Looks just like it, seriously GREAT trannies, built my first dumble conversion on a voicemaster and sold it! It can DEF handle 6550`s!!

have fun!

jim
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better use some split lock washers on the pre-amp tube sockets, or lock-tite! lots of little things in there to rattle around (sry if overstating obvious!!!)
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[/quote]Is that a Hammond output from a Traynor voicemaster> Looks just like it, seriously GREAT trannies, built my first dumble conversion on a voicemaster and sold it! It can DEF handle 6550`s!!

have fun!

jim[/quote]

It's a Hammond 1650R. Big but only rated for 100 watts. It's an ultra linear but I was planing to tie off the taps and just use the secondary. I got it for a ODS build but it's too big, mounts too close to the edge of the chassis on the CE chassis to fit into a cabinet.

I'm not extactly sure how to hook this on up, so feel free to look at the schematic and advise.

SSS #2 is reported to run twin iron with 6L6 and all 12AX7 so I was going to stick with that plan.

Eric
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dreric wrote:
Is that a Hammond output from a Traynor voicemaster> Looks just like it, seriously GREAT trannies, built my first dumble conversion on a voicemaster and sold it! It can DEF handle 6550`s!!

have fun!

jim[/quote]

It's a Hammond 1650R. Big but only rated for 100 watts. It's an ultra linear but I was planing to tie off the taps and just use the secondary. I got it for a ODS build but it's too big, mounts too close to the edge of the chassis on the CE chassis to fit into a cabinet.

I'm not extactly sure how to hook this on up, so feel free to look at the schematic and advise.

SSS #2 is reported to run twin iron with 6L6 and all 12AX7 so I was going to stick with that plan.

Eric[/quote]ERic, i`m running a fender 75 UL w/HRM circuit, and it KILLZZZ..i`d try both ways man!

jim
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Chassis work done!
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I changed the transformer selection. I was going to go with a Hammond set but the OT didn't fit the chassis, too big. So I went with a New sensor (mag components) PT, Choke and a NOS Fender Bassman 100 OT. Reverb is a old mojo thing. The New Sensor PT is rated a bit higher than the Hammond of standard twin (?).

1. PT specs.
2. Final placements.
3. Pilot lamp and heater.
4. Heaters.
5. Heaters.
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More:

6. Heaters.
7. Back of Bias / rect board.
8. Bias / Rect placed.

Testing next, then PS filter board!

Hope you guys are enjoying the progress, happy holidays!

Eric
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Looking real good Eric.
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Hi , are you sure to use red/blu wire for bias?
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