2nd Princeton Reverb
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2nd Princeton Reverb
Got around to building a second PR after trading
first one for some cabs. Nothing new just based on the Allen Sweet spot.
Did add a 4/8 ohm switch and 2.7K/5.4K NFB switch
Using Allen iron, OT is a 30W I believe. Spark test went good (used bulb limiter) threw in some tubes and it sounds decent out of the gates.
Will be rolling some tubes and get it in a cab. Eminence RWB speaker.
I really like this circuit/amp.
Darin
first one for some cabs. Nothing new just based on the Allen Sweet spot.
Did add a 4/8 ohm switch and 2.7K/5.4K NFB switch
Using Allen iron, OT is a 30W I believe. Spark test went good (used bulb limiter) threw in some tubes and it sounds decent out of the gates.
Will be rolling some tubes and get it in a cab. Eminence RWB speaker.
I really like this circuit/amp.
Darin
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Nice work on your amp. Will look forward to final cab shots 

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Wow!! Great work!
Signatures have a 255 character limit that I could abuse, but I am not Cecil B. DeMille.
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Nice build. I really like this circuit/amp as well. Definitely a keeper. You've got some nice components on that board.
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Any chance of a voltage chart? I'd like to see how your voltages compare to mine.
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Thanks guys
I'm using Bendix 5992 6V6's and a Bendix 6106 rec
V1 pin 1. 205, pin 2. 206
V2 pin 1. 291, pin 2. 391
V3 pin 1. 196, pin 6 199
V4 pin 6. 239, pin 8 83
390V on pin 3 of both 6V6's
bias set around 20-21 ma -34 on both
B+ 334 296 296
will get her in some clothes and post pics asap
Darin
M Fowler wrote:Nice work on your amp. Will look forward to final cab shots
Reeltarded wrote:Wow!! Great work!
Here's some voltages, still may roll some other 12ax7'stelentubes wrote:Any chance of a voltage chart? I'd like to see how your voltages compare to mine.
I'm using Bendix 5992 6V6's and a Bendix 6106 rec
V1 pin 1. 205, pin 2. 206
V2 pin 1. 291, pin 2. 391
V3 pin 1. 196, pin 6 199
V4 pin 6. 239, pin 8 83
390V on pin 3 of both 6V6's
bias set around 20-21 ma -34 on both
B+ 334 296 296
will get her in some clothes and post pics asap
Darin
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Dittotelentubes wrote:Nice build. I really like this circuit/amp as well. Definitely a keeper. You've got some nice components on that board.
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Thanks for taking the time to post this work and the voltages too.
I can hear how good this sounds already!
Recently I heard a PR with Allen iron at Telecaster jam session.
It was in a room full with about fifteen guys all twanging and Keifing away.
In the din I heard something that made me think "now, that is one of the best sounding amps that I've heard in a real long time."
It was a Tele and a lap steel straight into an 80s BFPR with a 5u4 + pre CBS values.
One of these is on my list for this year.
Best, tony
I can hear how good this sounds already!
Recently I heard a PR with Allen iron at Telecaster jam session.
It was in a room full with about fifteen guys all twanging and Keifing away.
In the din I heard something that made me think "now, that is one of the best sounding amps that I've heard in a real long time."
It was a Tele and a lap steel straight into an 80s BFPR with a 5u4 + pre CBS values.
One of these is on my list for this year.
Best, tony
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I've seen the prices go way up on these.overtone wrote: It was a Tele and a lap steel straight into an 80s BFPR with a 5u4 + pre CBS values.
One of these is on my list for this year.
Best, tony
I played a 65ish PR a few years ago. It was nice, but I could
not justify the 1800.00-2000.00 at the time.
I see some going for over 2500.00 now.
Would be great to hear both side by side and compare.
If building one I would recommend Allen Amps for parts or kit.
overtone...impressive work on your website
Got her in the cab with the reverb tank.
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WOW!!! That is gorgeous. Great color combos.
My voltages are way different. I'll look into that.
My voltages are way different. I'll look into that.
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Thanks telentubestelentubes wrote:WOW!!! That is gorgeous. Great color combos.
My voltages are way different. I'll look into that.
the PT I used was 310V 0 310V 150ma Allen Amps TP25
not sure what voltages you started with.
Looking at your post you used the Weber W025130 PT?
I think it might have taps for 680V and 540V
if using the 540V tap would explain lower voltages.
Darin
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Mighty fine looking amp. Really first class.
BTW, what is the purpose of the chassis straps on Fender amps? They do not appear to have any obvious structural function.
BTW, what is the purpose of the chassis straps on Fender amps? They do not appear to have any obvious structural function.
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Great job all around! I'd keep that one.
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Niiiiicccceeeee!
Enjoy your killer tone.

Enjoy your killer tone.
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That's stunning - looks killer.
I've rebuilt a couple of nasty butchered PR's for friends & both times hated having to give them back.
Seeing your beautiful build just reminded me.
Gotta have one.
The sickness continues.
And you're not helping !
Well Done
I've rebuilt a couple of nasty butchered PR's for friends & both times hated having to give them back.
Seeing your beautiful build just reminded me.
Gotta have one.
The sickness continues.
And you're not helping !

Well Done
Why Aye Man