So, who else has a KF modded amp?

57special · Post by **57special** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:49 am

I've got a tweed Deluxe and a BFDR (AKA Hot Rod Deluxe) that were modded by KF in the mid/late 80's. I know of at least one Marshall 20 watt head that he tweaked, and a Komet or two. Anyone else?

tubelovin · Post by **tubelovin** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:44 pm

Care to elaborate on those mods? I've got a deluxe that I was gonna start tweeking with as soon as I get my express all buttoned up.

57special · Post by **57special** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:33 pm

Unfortunately i'm not very technical with amps. The tweed Dleuxe is a 53 that has been rebuilt so that it has only two inputs, one normal, and one more Marshally, and has a V,T,M, B (also on/off) arrangement. I think at least one of the trannies, if not both has been changed.
The BFDR is a 65 and has had the trem taken out. These controls were changed to a Global presence and Mid. The reverb channel is like the best DR you've ever heard, and the Normal channel is much more linear and intense. Lotta gain. Apparently he did quite a few of these in the mid 80's. I have the original bill from KF and the mod is called "Hot Rod Deluxe". I believe it dates to 87. Makes me wonder if Fender heard of these amps/mods and took the idea for their own.

The BFDR has lots of gain, as well as classic Fender cleans. The other one has a stronger, clearer sound with less gain, though it certainly is ballsy for an amp that is about as big and heavy as some lady's purses. It has a bit more headroom than the BFDR.

Jana · Post by **Jana** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:52 pm

take a look at the AB763? Deluxe reverb schematic. Then remove the normal channel, the reverb and the vibrato leaving only the vibrato channel and the power amp. Then take a look at the express schematic. See any similarities (pre-amp part)?

funkmeblue · Post by **funkmeblue** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:09 pm

sounds like a climax

57special · Post by **57special** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:48 am

the Hot Rod Deluxe was the basis for the Climax.

funkmeblue · Post by **funkmeblue** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:44 am

I have seen these

fzfwyv · Post by **fzfwyv** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:40 pm

Keep this thread alive...that's all I need...another amp to build....

57special · Post by **57special** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:06 pm

funkmeblue,
Did you hear them?

FUCHSAUDIO · Post by **FUCHSAUDIO** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:27 pm

The guy owns a Bassman (blackface), which Ken converted to a Wreck.
Basically the Express circuit, removed one tube, EL-34's. Sounds quite good.
Ken penciled in the values on the tag board and signed it.

funkmeblue · Post by **funkmeblue** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:46 pm

no, I did not hear these

Blinkie · Post by **Blinkie** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:12 pm

I have a Ken modded Dr. Z Stangray.

Killer el84 amp

Before you ask he modded it to put more mid-range in it

Blinkie · Post by **Blinkie** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:14 pm

Caspar McCloud had a custom built volume pot.

Literally a kitchen frying pan with a volume switch!

What a clown he was!!!!

tubelovin · Post by **tubelovin** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:37 pm

funkmeblue, do you have any info on that combo in your post? What are those controls on the back?

Thanks

funkmeblue · Post by **funkmeblue** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:23 am

I believe I got those pics from a post some where here at the amp garage

The Amp Garage

So, who else has a KF modded amp?

So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

I have a customer

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?

Re: So, who else has a KF modded amp?