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by yalesmith
Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: FX Loop
Replies: 25
Views: 9815

Re: FX Loop

I wonder if PEC sells a 220k pot? I suspect no. Thanks for the info
by yalesmith
Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:22 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: FX Loop
Replies: 25
Views: 9815

Re: FX Loop

do you have the details on a interrupt loop for the rocket? is there the ability to turn it off, essentially take it out of the signal path?


Thanks
by yalesmith
Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:58 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Ingrid "Mods" to my Express Build
Replies: 17
Views: 7813

Re: Ingrid "Mods" to my Express Build

a nice before and after clip would be great.
by yalesmith
Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Before I buy alnicos
Replies: 25
Views: 7255

Re: Before I buy alnicos

The Scumbacks have awesome reputation and everything i have heard and been told been nothing been awesome. They seem to create that awesome vintage rock crunch...see Glen K clips on YouTube. As far as the Fanes are considered they seem to have the biggest bottom end on any 12 inch, and remember we a...
by yalesmith
Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:58 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Before I buy alnicos
Replies: 25
Views: 7255

Re: Before I buy alnicos

I think i have settled on a combination of a Scumback m75 65 watt with a Fane Medusa 150
by yalesmith
Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:41 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Before I buy alnicos
Replies: 25
Views: 7255

Re: Before I buy alnicos

I have been eying those scumbacks for sometime now, but for my ceriatone AFD cab though. hmmm ....I was looking at WGS green beret as well as the high powered versions....but I think those will get harsh as well....my thought about volume increase and alnilcos geting compressed and warmer is correct...
by yalesmith
Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Variac - What to look for?
Replies: 1
Views: 507

Variac - What to look for?

Is this variac suitable for amp building and speaker break in? If not any suggestions?

Thanks



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-General ... 231e0c02fc
by yalesmith
Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:25 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Before I buy alnicos
Replies: 25
Views: 7255

Before I buy alnicos

I have noticed that as I turn up my Liverpool, express or rocket clone I notice the amp starts to sound trebly and extremely harsh. I have 3 cabs, a mesa 4x12 loaded with black shadow, a Dr. Z 2x12 loaded with a v30 and G12H anniversary and another 2 x12 cab loade3d with an eminence Wizard and Tonka...
by yalesmith
Thu May 31, 2012 2:06 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Got a box of 20 or so russian el84's - Can I match these?
Replies: 12
Views: 2021

Re: Got a box of 20 or so russian el84's - Can I match these?

i will try cathode measurement idea for now. I also had issues with red plating..... then i put another mixture of tubes and they work fine.... I like the idea of making my own rig....anyone have any suggestions? or plans?

Thanks
by yalesmith
Wed May 30, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Got a box of 20 or so russian el84's - Can I match these?
Replies: 12
Views: 2021

Got a box of 20 or so russian el84's - Can I match these?

Got a box of 20 or so Russian el84's - Can I match these? and how do i do it?

Thanks,

David
by yalesmith
Mon May 21, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Dr. Z Stangray clone
Replies: 19
Views: 6211

Dr. Z Stangray clone

I am looking to build (actually I have started) and could not find any information ont the PT, OT and choke. I know they use a Cin tran 3428 PT, a ACT-Frost 40W 4k OT and a Cin-tran 3229 choke but unable to find specific data on these components. Anyone have any ideas? any help would be appreaciated...
by yalesmith
Wed May 02, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Matchless Clone Modificication - going from 15 to 30 Watts!
Replies: 6
Views: 3708

Matchless Clone Modificication - going from 15 to 30 Watts!

I had mentioned a while back of moding a Matchless lightning clone to crank out 30 watts and not the original 15 watt design. The output transformer is beefy enough to handle the additional powe so I have no worries as far as that is concerned. I have not changed the design at all, aside from runnin...
by yalesmith
Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:41 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: 5U4 GBEH on my Rocket V1 cathode lo-reading
Replies: 8
Views: 1699

Re: 5U4 GBEH on my Rocket V1 cathode lo-reading

it is sweet and thanks!
by yalesmith
Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:23 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: 5U4 GBEH on my Rocket V1 cathode lo-reading
Replies: 8
Views: 1699

Re: 5U4 GBEH on my Rocket V1 cathode lo-reading

So can you use a 5u4 in a Rocket? I put one in and i like it much better? I Just don't want to screw up my new toy!
by yalesmith
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: sugestions for next build - super clean amp
Replies: 14
Views: 2959

Re: sugestions for next build - super clean amp

I was thinking about the band master or showman.