The Amp Garage

I'm not concerned with the label. Just want to make sure that everything is correct technically.

I guess I'm just being paranoid. I test the switch for continuity prior to installing the OT wires and the swich positions corresponded to the wires it pointed to.

Anyone? I can try to rephrase my question if it not clear.

p.s. I didn't mean to add tat emocicon in my post. that little guy should be an "8"

I finished my Express (wired not tested) and as I was going over the connections and labelling the back panel I noticed something. From the photos an actual Express had the impedence labeled 4-8-16. I'm using the same switch from the build checklist and I wired the switch exactly as the diagram show...

Finished! Well almost. I'm waiting for my faceplate before I install the light. I opted for a jewel light and it's pretty big and a PIA to get in and out so I only want to do it once. In the meantime I'll go over all the solder joints and make sure I have everything right. I need a little break from...

Thanks Bob! Andthanks again for the cabinet builder recommendation.

I would measure it myself but the amp is almost complete. My original intention was to get the standard wood faceplate, but now I want a custom metal plate. I plan on using BNP Lasers and she needs me to send her a template. If someone has the measurements or a template they could post or pm to me I...

Thanks but I want to complete it this weekend. I only bought the switch because I was following the BOM. Anyway, I think I got it. By jumping 5/9 I was able to get a close circuit (not sure what you call it) with my meter on the 4/8/16 lugs individually while the other two read as open. For some rea...

Ok, final plea for information and I'm done :) I have the same impedence switch as suggested in the BOM but my common lugs are not in the same position as the layout. I have 1/7, 2/6 and 3/5 jumped, but just need reassurance as to which two common (rear) lugs to jump. These would be located on posit...

I don't think you'll need the ground lug unless you aare gonna isolate that jack. There's a thread here somewhere where some( Paul ruby being one) claim grounding to the chassis alone is not safe. I figured it can't hurt to add the ground wire. Here's the quote: "It is a serious safety risk to omit...

I forgot I had George L cable from my pedboard. I think this will work perfectly. Let me know if this is wired correctly. I added the ground which I will connect to one of the board lifts. [IMG:800:600]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e390/lgehrig4/P1040147_zps3461e1d7.jpg[/img] The only thing at t...

Is this it? http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062643 I would use it in a pinch. Twist the center conductors like you said before and move forward. You can always go back and retrofit later. That's half the fun with this hobby/obsession... Enjoy, but be careful. D Thats the stuff

Does radioshack have video coax style stuff? The only thing they have is what I described. It's shielded. Does it have to be that specific coax? What do you think would be the result if I used this stuff? Problem with ordering is that I would like to finish this project this weekend and I really do...

Ok, so I'm almost done but the rga174 cable is on back order. I went to radio shack and bought shielded wire and wanted to know if this would be a suitable replacement. 24 gauge Shielded Stranded 2 wire Type CL2 Insulation thickness .25mm Temp rating 60 degree C I was thinking of just twisting the 2...

Please keep asking questions. The reality is that most of us here expect people that work with a soldering iron, to be able to read a schematic and test basic stuff. Sounds like you are cautious, no worries. :wink: Understood. Since I don't have formal education on the subject my knowledge is spott...

Holy crap how is it possible that you can build this amp if you can't even follow the wiring diagram for a power transformer? Mark Common sense, patience and knowing when to ask questions. I already built a JTM45 and it came out great. Even did a number of modifications to it. The layout tells you ...