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by joeboo88
Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Fullsize express with attenuator vs lower wattage variant
Replies: 6
Views: 3331

Re: Fullsize express with attenuator vs lower wattage variant

I have a 4-4-0 and like it very much. However, several folks have mentioned they prefer the pentode sound vs. the triode sound. One of these days, I'm going to build a 6Y6 Express. Got the parts years ago from RJ; just have had the desire to get some other stuff made first. Jonnyreece - I also got ...
by joeboo88
Thu Jun 13, 2024 2:20 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: new pacific transformer budget series called "red"
Replies: 23
Views: 23046

Re: new pacific transformer budget series called "red"

Hi Vince. I used that Hammond 6.6k OT for my Liverpool build. Sounds great to me. I have a Pacific 6.6k OT I got From RJ in my Express a few years ago but, the Express never got played because of the volume, so I scrapped it. I used that OT in KT66 Rocket reverb build. Sounds fine to me I built an a...
by joeboo88
Sun May 19, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
Topic: Union Jack 1x12
Replies: 5
Views: 3636

Re: Union Jack 1x12

I was gonna say….. even your creeper is awesome. I can only dream of building of what you created… very nice
by joeboo88
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:18 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 2024 Monkeymatic Liverpool (nontraditional)
Replies: 52
Views: 5349

Re: 2024 Monkeymatic Liverpool (nontraditional)

Hey Aaron, I just built my Liverpool for the second time. I used the 68k instead of the 150k per Miles suggestion. Mine has the high gain hiss but No extra noise. I also can crank the amp to 2 than after that it’s way too loud. I guess these amps are like the express as a lot of the volume comes on ...
by joeboo88
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Building a mini Super Lead with 4 x EF80
Replies: 6
Views: 621

Re: Building a mini Super Lead with 4 x EF80

Here is a great example, which I built from the schematic provided by Randalp3000
I love the amp and play it all the time. He or me didn’t use ef80 we used 6aq5 s which are like a 6v6 but with 7 pins

https://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29456
by joeboo88
Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: 2xEL84 Rocket
Replies: 21
Views: 10209

Re: 2xEL84 Rocket

Hey Ryan: Glad you are going with the full Rocket. I love mine and there is a fullness to the sound over my 15 watt amps. (although I built Sluckeys AC15 with reverb and its one of my favourite amps). I have that Heyboer OT in my Rocket but I got if off RJ and it wasn't as costly back a few years ag...
by joeboo88
Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Yet Another Express...
Replies: 14
Views: 9492

Re: Yet Another Express...

Wow that’s really purdy I love the cabinet. The stack o caps looks really…. Like a sandwich o caps. Nice innovation
Great job.
by joeboo88
Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: 2xEL84 Rocket
Replies: 21
Views: 10209

Re: 2xEL84 Rocket

Hi Ryan. I believe my Edcor OT is a 8.4k 15 watt , but I used it on my Xits X10 ( Thanks Dave) which is a SS rectified Liverpool ish type amp I used a 270 0 270 Pt (Edcor Too) I really like the sound and yes the amp is pretty loud I also have my full Rocket and that thing is loud So I built the RJ p...
by joeboo88
Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Strange noises from trainwreck clone build
Replies: 11
Views: 2988

Re: Strange noises from trainwreck clone build

Yes Steve meant try swapping OT leads, he just had a typo
by joeboo88
Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Rocket build
Replies: 37
Views: 4902

Re: Rocket build

I just looked at you PT specs At the Pacific websites and this PT does not have a 5volt tap. You would have to use SS rectification. Rocket amps have a tube rectifier. Your OT has a 7.5k primary. Rockets typically use a 4k primary I imagine your transformer set is more suited to a Liverpool. I guess...
by joeboo88
Sat Nov 19, 2022 1:13 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Vibroverb 64 issue
Replies: 5
Views: 658

Re: Vibroverb 64 issue

I would start with installing a new preamp tube in v1 and moving on if the trouble stays. You can also strum hard and see if any tube shows fireworks or no heater light. These are good non intrusive first steps.
by joeboo88
Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:19 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: New SLO 100 clone
Replies: 47
Views: 8987

Re: New SLO 100 clone

Aww Mark I was wondering what happened to you. I hope everything is ok now. I must have taken a while to unpack all those amps
Peace, Joe
by joeboo88
Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:31 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: New 12w Liverpool build
Replies: 35
Views: 6094

Re: New 12w Liverpool build

thanks for the info. I looked on Mouser and saw the vector boards there, I didn't think these were still made.

I have an Edcor PT with 270 0 270, so I'll use that.

again nice build
by joeboo88
Sun Sep 11, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: New 12w Liverpool build
Replies: 35
Views: 6094

Re: New 12w Liverpool build

Wow nice job! I like your boards, where did they come from? Your cabinets are very nice too. I built a 6f6 Express, it’s amazing how loud these smaller tubes sound in these circuits I have 2 sets of these 6bm8 tubes, I think I should copy you but build a small Rocket. I have the iron as well. What s...
by joeboo88
Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:46 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Rocket / Build
Replies: 92
Views: 15599

Re: Rocket / Build

Thanks… here’s a link to where I got my info from https://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=11343 And https://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7300 I haven’t posted my Kt66 build 97531F7E-9C41-4CD0-8C09-BE674775EFCE.jpeg Here’s a pic, I haven’t built my cabinet yet and the faceplate is for ...