6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
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- randalp3000
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6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
Built this over a year ago after seeing Kashmir(Zep tribute) and have been gigging it ever since.
If your not aware the 6aq5 is pretty much a 6v6 in a small bottle 7 pin package. They can be had NOS for under $10 a pop at a few places. So far I've built a couple 5e3's, a 15 watt SL, and a 30 watt SL with these. IMO these things sound great and can put up with 325 plate volts for at least a year plus with no wear.
This amp currently has an Edcor PT with Classic tone 50W JMP OP and choke. Waiting for a Heyboer 784-139 to be dropped off by Phil. This is the same OP trans all the super cool, boutique cloners use. Maybe I'll be cool now?
this is how it started
If your not aware the 6aq5 is pretty much a 6v6 in a small bottle 7 pin package. They can be had NOS for under $10 a pop at a few places. So far I've built a couple 5e3's, a 15 watt SL, and a 30 watt SL with these. IMO these things sound great and can put up with 325 plate volts for at least a year plus with no wear.
This amp currently has an Edcor PT with Classic tone 50W JMP OP and choke. Waiting for a Heyboer 784-139 to be dropped off by Phil. This is the same OP trans all the super cool, boutique cloners use. Maybe I'll be cool now?
this is how it started
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- randalp3000
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Re: 6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
Last nights upgrade, NOS Mustards. yeah
I'll post the schematic soon after tweaking some preamp voltages.
I'll post the schematic soon after tweaking some preamp voltages.
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Re: 6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
Nice work as usual
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Re: 6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
thanks for the kind words Mark, hope all is well
Re: 6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
Really cool! A shot of the top glass, please? Since you mentioned the little bottles...
I build and repair tube amps. http://amps.monkeymatic.com
Re: 6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
Looks great with the mouse turds Randall.
I'll keep my eyes open for a few of those 6aq5s to try out.
I'll keep my eyes open for a few of those 6aq5s to try out.
Why Aye Man
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Re: 6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
Here's a pic of the tubes and an updated schematic.
Marshall experts please let me know if the preamp voltages look ok.
Marshall experts please let me know if the preamp voltages look ok.
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Re: 6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
Phil from Heyboer just dropped off my OP trans
What a great guy and company.
What a great guy and company.
Re: 6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
That is cool he is always a friendly guy on the phone.
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Re: 6AQ5 Super Lead getting upgrades.
Phil the pusher man, transformers that is.
getting a Radiospares 18w for my small superlead
getting a Radiospares 18w for my small superlead