Any interest in seeing some Dumble Tweed Deluxe photos?

[mhartman]

Nice looking layout.

Is this layout showing a brass plate for grounding?

I'm not going that route so my grounding will be different.

Good call Mark, I added the brass plate to the layout. Yes, this version takes its cues from the original amp pics. When I build mine, I'm not doing brass plate or soldering any other grounds - I'll go for the more traditional ODS-like ground scheme and bolted grounds.

[glasman]

When was this amp built by Alexander?

the use of the Ruby caps was interesting.

Gary

[Charlie Wilson]

Gary, the amp was built about three years ago. My understanding was that Dumble used Magic Parts for various items including transformers. The preamp tubes are Ruby also. I think also there are not that many options for fitting 33uf caps on a Tweed Deluxe board.

[CHIP]

I was able to squeeze Nichicons in. got 'em from Mouser, there about 3/4" diameter.

[talbany]

When was this amp built by Alexander?

the use of the Ruby caps was interesting.

Gary

Aren't most Ruby's (and TAD's) just re-branded F&T's..

Tony

[jelle]

I have always gone by that assumption. Good question.

[tubedogsmith]

It's been a while but I've had both Ruby and F&T 22uf caps in the past and they weren't the exact same size. Just sayin

[talbany]

FWIW..For the money and size the TAD's are tough to beat!..Also have a great feel to them..
I definately prefer them over IC...Not that the IC's are a bad cap
never tried the Ruby's

OOPS! did I derail again.

Tony

[ToneMerc]

When was this amp built by Alexander?

the use of the Ruby caps was interesting.

Gary

Aren't most Ruby's (and TAD's) just re-branded F&T's..

Tony

I thought they were too at one time. However, I recently picked up Ruby's and they are not the same size nor style as the older ones, all the lytics caps have double crips now.

TM

[glasman]

When was this amp built by Alexander?

the use of the Ruby caps was interesting.

Gary

Aren't most Ruby's (and TAD's) just re-branded F&T's..

Tony

Not sure, used Ruby's for a few years in my SOD (I) amps. Worked well and only remember of 1 that gave weirdness.

Gary

[bluesy]

This topic has been a tad quiet. Is everything OK? Have you guys built one and are really busy playing it? I want to order some parts but was hoping to hear some clips and evaluations first. I believe this would be a good second build for my newbie self.

[Structo]

Yeah!

Where are the clips!

[lord preset]

Yes, we need CLEEPZ!

[LeftyStrat]

Another vote for clips.

[gktamps]

In the absence of clips, how about some words describing the tone?
Cheers