#189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
I think the most interesting part is the od.Could that be the megaplex?
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
But it's hard-wired... There is no PAB as we know it.ToneMerc wrote:Variabe pad for the PAB.
Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
Martin with pab off both mid and bass pots are grounded through the relay.
With pab on the trimer is parallel with the 22m resistor for a milder bluesmaster boost.This has been discussed in the past as a more strat friendly pab.
With pab on the trimer is parallel with the 22m resistor for a milder bluesmaster boost.This has been discussed in the past as a more strat friendly pab.
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
That makes sense. What about the strange R/J switch wiring? Has that been seen previously too?
Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
I think it has been discussed in a thread about L.Carlton's amp.
The conclusion was that the pab relay also lifts the jazz cap from ground for a more useful sound when in jazz mode with pab on.
The conclusion was that the pab relay also lifts the jazz cap from ground for a more useful sound when in jazz mode with pab on.
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
Charlie, thanks for the super sweet shots!
Some stuff I notice:
-EL34, 50W (what kind of OT me thinks?)
-Has mains voltage selector switch.
-PS dropping string: 3K-->15K-->10K
-HRM trimmers: treble about 30% up, mids and bass set to about 60% up.
-Main filter cap bank: 50uF (two 100uF in series)
-5nF Jazz/Rock cap goes to PAB relay instead of ground.
-All 715P in the PI.
-100K feedback resistor to 8R tap.
-Presence pot is 50K//47K for approx. 25K total.
-No OD trimmer.
-150K OD2 grid resistor.
-FX loop jacks are isolated from chassis (like #177 and #183).
-Must've been one of the last amps with the wooden-sided chassis?
About the PAB switching...correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure this is what we're seeing:
Some stuff I notice:
-EL34, 50W (what kind of OT me thinks?)
-Has mains voltage selector switch.
-PS dropping string: 3K-->15K-->10K
-HRM trimmers: treble about 30% up, mids and bass set to about 60% up.
-Main filter cap bank: 50uF (two 100uF in series)
-5nF Jazz/Rock cap goes to PAB relay instead of ground.
-All 715P in the PI.
-100K feedback resistor to 8R tap.
-Presence pot is 50K//47K for approx. 25K total.
-No OD trimmer.
-150K OD2 grid resistor.
-FX loop jacks are isolated from chassis (like #177 and #183).
-Must've been one of the last amps with the wooden-sided chassis?
About the PAB switching...correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure this is what we're seeing:
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
I think many similarities with this amp.Thanks for your contribution Charlie once again.
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
Seconded, and thanks to UHOP for the schematic, too.
This thread needs to be moved to the D files section.
This thread needs to be moved to the D files section.
Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
Very informative thread. I may have to tweak the 50w bluesmaster. I have a one button foot switch that engages PAB + OD always together. This looks like a very tweakable and workable alternative to that.
Thanks again, Charlie!
Thanks again, Charlie!
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
At the rish of being dismembered by someone here on the Dumble thing..rp wrote:It's unlikely a molten meteor hit a Dumble, but if you catch that blue-goo throbbing and growing better run.
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
Mike it is a green tolex head. A few more photos.ToneMerc wrote:CW, was this by chance a black suede 1-12 combo with a EV?
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
Charlie - appreciate you sharing the pictures!
I think my gutted Fender HRD is going to become a Bluesmaster!
Regards,
-jack
I think my gutted Fender HRD is going to become a Bluesmaster!
Regards,
-jack
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
10-4, thanks as always.Charlie Wilson wrote:Mike it is a green tolex head. A few more photos.ToneMerc wrote:CW, was this by chance a black suede 1-12 combo with a EV?
Mike
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Re: #189 50W Bluesmaster(Ripper?) Photos
I have been informed that this amp may be a Ripper. Bluesmaster PI, Skyliner tonestack, and JCM800 OD. Larry Carlton circuit?
CW
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