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by tubetek
Fri May 22, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: What is this 'tube' in a 65 Amp London Pro?
Replies: 18
Views: 2956

Re: What is this 'tube' in a 65 Amp London Pro?

In a notoriously difficult V1 (think BOOGIE MKllb where they used a FETRON) it "could" be just the ticket; sound quality (subjective) is another issue... I'm currently running one in an original MKllb; still searching for a real tube that's both quiet enough AND toneful. I keep a couple in the bag f...
by tubetek
Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: Fender Discussion
Topic: SR Preferred Curcuit & Mods? PROPOSED SCHEMATIC ADDED
Replies: 22
Views: 4034

Re: SR Preferred Curcuit & Mods? PROPOSED SCHEMATIC ADDED

Thanks, MM- I have some of the pot-tab ground lugs (thanks, RJ!) left over from a Rocket build; was planning on using a couple to string a buss wire across the back of the pots without soldering to the actual shells... sounds like a plan. I have a few builds under my belt, just never a scratch-built...
by tubetek
Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: Fender Discussion
Topic: SR Preferred Curcuit & Mods? PROPOSED SCHEMATIC ADDED
Replies: 22
Views: 4034

Re: SR Preferred Curcuit & Mods? PROPOSED SCHEMATIC ADDED

Related subject question-
When You build a Blackface Fender, what do You use / where can you get the brass grounding plate that appears in every BF I've seen? MOJO shows the blank chassis but makes no mention of the grounding plate. Would a ground buss serve as well / better?
by tubetek
Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:03 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Dave Funk book
Replies: 33
Views: 6693

Funk book

Guys,
The latest printing of this book is NOT the easy-lay-down binding of the original; The copy I have is bound like a big paperback... Great book; just not bench-friendly anymore...
by tubetek
Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Gerald Weber Tube Guitar Amp Servicing and Overhaul video
Replies: 22
Views: 4683

Re: Gerald Weber Tube Guitar Amp Servicing and Overhaul video

He's fairly sharp and fairly weird; but nowhere near the ripoff f&&kup that Dan Torres is... Dan has ruined many a cool old amp and instructed a million newbies to ruin theirs while taking their $$ for crap mod kits...
by tubetek
Fri Oct 03, 2014 3:27 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Underrated Guitarists.
Replies: 137
Views: 21293

Re: Underrated Guitarists.

Local guy (Lexington, KY. area) Ben Lacy... See anything on YouTube by this guy and You'll rethink technique, I guarantee
by tubetek
Tue May 13, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Really frustrated with PEC Pots
Replies: 21
Views: 4611

Re: Really frustrated with PEC Pots

@martin- that's how I've done it in the past; I just like the way this looks...certainly not a deal breaker...
by tubetek
Tue May 13, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Really frustrated with PEC Pots
Replies: 21
Views: 4611

Grounding Tabs...

sorry... double post
by tubetek
Tue May 13, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Really frustrated with PEC Pots
Replies: 21
Views: 4611

Grounding Tabs...

Could anyone tell Me where to purchase a small supply of the pot grounding tabs shown here; I'm not having any luck finding them online. Perhaps someone would be willing to sell me about a dozen from their stash? Any info appreciated; thanks in advance...tubetek
by tubetek
Tue May 13, 2014 11:54 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Really frustrated with PEC Pots
Replies: 21
Views: 4611

Grounding Tabs...

Could anyone tell Me where to purchase a small supply of the pot grounding tabs shown here; I'm not having any luck finding them online. Perhaps someone would be willing to sell me about a dozen from their stash? Any info appreciated; thanks in advance...tubetek
by tubetek
Thu May 08, 2014 4:51 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Grey Bell Stancor A-3801 clone by Mercury Magnetics
Replies: 105
Views: 30692

Re: Grey Bell Stancor A-3801 clone by Mercury Magnetics

RJ- You are currently working up a price for Me on some other (Roc Kit) stuff...PLEASE put Me on the list for a Stancor A-3801 if all aren't spoken for...
by tubetek
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Dropping the B+ voltages....
Replies: 17
Views: 2984

Re: Dropping the B+ voltages....

Here's what I was referring to... No mods to the amp, cheap AND portable...
by tubetek
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:25 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Dropping the B+ voltages....
Replies: 17
Views: 2984

Re: Dropping the B+ voltages....

I also recommend the Russian EL84M; they will live in this setup...BUT- Have You checked the filament voltage? I'll bet it's about 6.8-7.0 volts. My guess is that PT was spec'ed at 110VAC, common in the 60s. At nominal 120VAC these days (I'm 124 today), The best bet could be to lower the wall voltag...
by tubetek
Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:06 pm
Forum: Fender Discussion
Topic: 5D4 TWEED SUPER carcass parts help!
Replies: 4
Views: 1096

Re: 5D4 TWEED SUPER carcass parts help!

UPDATE! seems Triode Elecronics has the 40-18094 in stock after all!!!
One down! Thanks again, Martin...
by tubetek
Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:58 pm
Forum: Fender Discussion
Topic: 5D4 TWEED SUPER carcass parts help!
Replies: 4
Views: 1096

Re: 5D4 TWEED SUPER carcass parts help!

Thanks, Martin...That matches the voltages; but it is a laydown mount and the 5D4 uses a standup style... Hoping to keep it as close to original as I can. MC has one that matches that spec in a stand up but it seems to be unavailable or discontinued... # 40-18094