Matchless Style build
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Re: Matchless Style build
I've worked on a couple of Ceriatones and always been impressed with their stuff.
I added power scaling to a customers ceriatone DC30 clone and it was really nicely laid out.
I've never been a big fan of the Matchless way of using tag strip it s a service nightmare!
Ceriatones eyelet boards are much easier. So I dont doubt their Bad Cat clones will be as nice.
Cheers
Shane
I added power scaling to a customers ceriatone DC30 clone and it was really nicely laid out.
I've never been a big fan of the Matchless way of using tag strip it s a service nightmare!
Ceriatones eyelet boards are much easier. So I dont doubt their Bad Cat clones will be as nice.
Cheers
Shane
Re: Matchless Style build
Tds chokes are 36h, the vox reissue choke by hammond is 30 i believe,andrew wrote:http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... _GHIJ_Prod
Sorry to but in but would this choke be acceptable? Hammond 157G
595r 30H 40ma
heres the info i posted on the ceriatone site for transformer specs
575 volt ac ct 600 ma 285-0-285 250MA
6.3 volt 6 amps 5.0 Volt 3 Amps
5.0 volt 5 amps 6.3 Volt 6 Amps
30 watt Choke: T541690
Inductance 36 Henries
30 Watt Output: T541691 Cutout 1¾” x 2¼”
Primary Impedance 4000 ohms
Secondary Impedance 4,18,16 ohms
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Re: Matchless Style build
Build progress....drilled chassis, made face-plates...wiring is up next... pics
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Re: Matchless Style build
Ceriatone Dizzy 30 uses a 10H 150mA choke if your interested.
Mark
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Thanks Mark
funny the choke I'm using is close to the size of the OT
I may try a smaller one (10-20H) down the road
Darin
not sure why such a large choke(36H) is used in the Bad Cat ampCeriatone Dizzy 30 uses a 10H 150mA choke if your interested.
funny the choke I'm using is close to the size of the OT
I may try a smaller one (10-20H) down the road
Darin
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Re: Matchless Style build
dcribbs,
Great looking progress on the amp. I really like the Hot Cat tone, I had a 2004 Hot Cat 30R. I sometimes had some trouble getting the amp dialed in. It was like I would have an unreal tone going for a week, then I would lose it somehow and not be feeling the amp. Then I would find that sweet spot again.
Keep us updated, I can't wait to hear the sound report. This is a build I want on my list.
Faceplates look great!
Great looking progress on the amp. I really like the Hot Cat tone, I had a 2004 Hot Cat 30R. I sometimes had some trouble getting the amp dialed in. It was like I would have an unreal tone going for a week, then I would lose it somehow and not be feeling the amp. Then I would find that sweet spot again.
Keep us updated, I can't wait to hear the sound report. This is a build I want on my list.
Faceplates look great!
Amplified Nation
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Thanks guys
I've not had a lot of experience with the Bat Cat sound
but I know the D style of amps are also hard to dial in that "sweet spot"
I'm hoping this build will allow me to tweak some kind of tone to my liking and I will continue to report progress.
Thanks
Darin
I've not had a lot of experience with the Bat Cat sound
but I know the D style of amps are also hard to dial in that "sweet spot"
I'm hoping this build will allow me to tweak some kind of tone to my liking and I will continue to report progress.
Thanks
Darin
Re: Matchless Style build
Very clean build.
Out of curiosity, where did you source your front and back plates from?
Out of curiosity, where did you source your front and back plates from?
Re: Matchless Style build
I'm glad it wasn't just me! I had the same experience.amplifiednation wrote:dcribbs,
I sometimes had some trouble getting the amp dialed in. It was like I would have an unreal tone going for a week, then I would lose it somehow and not be feeling the amp.
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Thanks WeatheredVery clean build.
Out of curiosity, where did you source your front and back plates from?
I made them from 1/8" or so clear lexan(plastic) used waterslide lables from behind and spay painted...they look decent enough for rock n roll
Darin
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I think they look great - I may steal that idea for my new build.dcribbs1412 wrote:Thanks WeatheredVery clean build.
Out of curiosity, where did you source your front and back plates from?
I made them from 1/8" or so clear lexan(plastic) used waterslide lables from behind and spay painted...they look decent enough for rock n roll
Darin
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Re: Matchless Style build
its a little time consuming but all told
I might have 50.00 in parts and paint and have enough for 4 amps
front and back...I not sure where I got the idea...probably here
was tired of builds with no labels
good luck..let me know if i can help out
Darin
I might have 50.00 in parts and paint and have enough for 4 amps
front and back...I not sure where I got the idea...probably here
was tired of builds with no labels
good luck..let me know if i can help out
Darin
Re: Matchless Style build
Darin,
the plates look better than okay for Rock N Roll
Nice looking layout in your amp.
Mark
the plates look better than okay for Rock N Roll
Nice looking layout in your amp.
Mark
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Thanks Markthe plates look better than okay for Rock N Roll
Nice looking layout in your amp.
didn't realize how much
having/making face-plates makes a difference to me...
kinda like a pretty face on a nice body...brings it all together
makes me want to build more...
layout is Nik's ...kudo's to him and his guys
Darin