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Boris Mohar
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Sun Jan 02, 2005 5:38 pm Post subject:
Guitar amp recommendation |
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I would like your expert recommendation for a tube type guitar amplifier
that I could build myself. I have built a number of HI-FI tube and solid
state amplifiers long time ago. I have also collected a number of circuits
for guitar amplifiers but not being able to play a guitar and also being
somewhat stunned when it comes to music does not help in decision process.
Requirements - 25 W, volume, tone, tremolo, fuzz, reverb. I do not need any
hand holing in how to build it so rest assured that I will not come back and
haunt you with inane questions. I am just looking for a recommendation from
a trusted source. This is a present for my daughter who has picked up a
guitar about two years ago and has not put it down since. She is very
determined to makes something of herself and I would like to reward that.
Thank you for any pointers.
Regards,
Boris Mohar
Got Knock? - see:
Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca
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Phil Allison
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Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:20 pm Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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"Boris Mohar"
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I would like your expert recommendation for a tube type guitar amplifier
that I could build myself. I have built a number of HI-FI tube and solid
state amplifiers long time ago. I have also collected a number of
circuits
for guitar amplifiers but not being able to play a guitar and also being
somewhat stunned when it comes to music does not help in decision process.
Requirements - 25 W, volume, tone, tremolo, fuzz, reverb. I do not need
any
hand holing in how to build it so rest assured that I will not come back
and
haunt you with inane questions. I am just looking for a recommendation
from
a trusted source. This is a present for my daughter who has picked up a
guitar about two years ago and has not put it down since. She is very
determined to makes something of herself and I would like to reward that.
Thank you for any pointers.
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** Build one of these - delicious sound .
https://schematicheavencom.secure.powweb.com/fenderamps/vibroverb_ab763_schem.pdf
The only problem is that a real one will likely cost you less - even
after a full overhaul.
.............. Phil |
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Boris Mohar
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Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:37 pm Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 00:20:01 +1100, "Phil Allison" <philallison@tpg.com.au>
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True. What really burns my but is that number of yeas ago I bought a
Fender twin reverb on a garage sale for 25 bucks. It sat in my basement for
7 years. Year after I sold it she get passionate about guitar.
The schematic that you supplied will be on my short list. I am considering a
PCB layout. Where can I get the transformers, reverb coils and the LDR
modulator? Does anybody make octal PCB sockets?
Regards,
Boris Mohar
Got Knock? - see:
Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca |
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Gregg
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Ruud Broens
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Sun Jan 02, 2005 11:16 pm Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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"Boris Mohar" <borism@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:mmqft0t86uk71lsjclo0bke7o4719rssal@4ax.com...
:
: I would like your expert recommendation for a tube type guitar
amplifier
: that I could build myself. I have built a number of HI-FI tube and
solid
: state amplifiers long time ago. I have also collected a number of
circuits
: for guitar amplifiers but not being able to play a guitar and also
being
: somewhat stunned when it comes to music does not help in decision
process.
: Requirements - 25 W, volume, tone, tremolo, fuzz, reverb. I do not
need any
: hand holing in how to build it so rest assured that I will not come
back and
: haunt you with inane questions. I am just looking for a recommendation
from
: a trusted source. This is a present for my daughter who has picked up
a
: guitar about two years ago and has not put it down since. She is very
: determined to makes something of herself and I would like to reward
that.
: Thank you for any pointers.
:
:
:
: Regards,
:
: Boris Mohar
:
: Got Knock? - see:
: Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things)
http://www.viatrack.ca
you state: "Requirements - 25 W, volume, tone, tremolo, fuzz, reverb"
actually, you should, when specifying the needs, use term like
maximum SPL you 'need' , frequency range (is it an acoustic guitar w.
pickup?),
maximum size & weight, price range, construction considerations(easy or
complicated),
etc., etc. *Then* it is easier to 'get the picture' :-), to get ya
'tailor made solutions'.
Rudy |
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Boris Mohar
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:34 am Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 19:16:54 +0100, "Ruud Broens" <broensr@wanadoo.nl> wrote:
| Quote: | you state: "Requirements - 25 W, volume, tone, tremolo, fuzz, reverb"
actually, you should, when specifying the needs, use term like
maximum SPL you 'need' , frequency range (is it an acoustic guitar w.
pickup?),
maximum size & weight, price range, construction considerations(easy or
complicated),
etc., etc. *Then* it is easier to 'get the picture' :-), to get ya
'tailor made solutions'.
Rudy
The SPL is a function of the speaker and enclosure efficiency. All I want |
is a schematic and BOM. This is for electric lead guitar. I should have
specified that. The gray area is in the performance aspects of the potential
beast. Since I could not play a note to save my life I have no idea how to
specify certain attributes such as "Breaks up really nicely" or a "terrific
sustain" I assume that the break up is desirable distortion and sustain is
some kind of interactive positive feedback loop between the player, guitar,
amplifier and speaker. I guess the SPL play the role here as well.
I am not really asking for a tailor made solution because the kid is growing
fast.
Regards,
Boris Mohar
Got Knock? - see:
Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things) http://www.viatrack.ca |
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Ruud Broens
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:15 am Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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"Boris Mohar" <borism@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:urlgt0pqj2oqt1iov0brrdtunf4itoghal@4ax.com...
: On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 19:16:54 +0100, "Ruud Broens" <broensr@wanadoo.nl>
wrote:
: The SPL is a function of the speaker and enclosure efficiency. All
I want
: is a schematic and BOM. This is for electric lead guitar. I should have
: specified that. The gray area is in the performance aspects of the
potential
: beast. Since I could not play a note to save my life I have no idea
how to
: specify certain attributes such as "Breaks up really nicely" or a
"terrific
: sustain" I assume that the break up is desirable distortion and
sustain is
: some kind of interactive positive feedback loop between the player,
guitar,
: amplifier and speaker. I guess the SPL play the role here as well.
: I am not really asking for a tailor made solution because the kid is
growing
: fast. *
:
:
: Regards,
:
: Boris Mohar
:
: Got Knock? - see:
: Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things)
http://www.viatrack.ca
*hehe, you're right :-). but weight, size considerations ? and if only
for practice,
25W into a typical guitar cabinet is wayyy to loud !!
Rudy |
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Bob
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 5:04 am Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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On Sun, 02 Jan 2005 08:37:28 -0500, Boris Mohar <borism@sympatico.ca> wrote:
| Quote: | On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 00:20:01 +1100, "Phil Allison" <philallison@tpg.com.au
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** Build one of these - delicious sound .
https://schematicheavencom.secure.powweb.com/fenderamps/vibroverb_ab763_schem.pdf
The only problem is that a real one will likely cost you less - even
after a full overhaul.
True. What really burns my but is that number of yeas ago I bought a
Fender twin reverb on a garage sale for 25 bucks. It sat in my basement for
7 years. Year after I sold it she get passionate about guitar.
The schematic that you supplied will be on my short list. I am considering a
PCB layout. Where can I get the transformers, reverb coils and the LDR
modulator? Does anybody make octal PCB sockets?
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If you are in Montreal I can supply you with some parts... I have trannies and
tubes and reverb springs and all the parts for an amp of that type... if your
Email addy is correct I'll Email you... I collected a lot of parts to build a
few amps of that type (50 watt guitar) but only built one so far... I'm
specializing in 3 watt EL84 designs... |
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Ruud Broens
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 6:49 am Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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"Bob" <FlintsTone@Valve.Amps> wrote in message
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: If you are in Montreal I can supply you with some parts... I have
: trannies and tubes and reverb springs and all the parts for an amp
: of that type... if your: Email addy is correct I'll Email you...
: I collected a lot of parts to build a few amps of that type
: (50 watt guitar) but only built one so far... I'm
: specializing in 3 watt EL84 designs...
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....and a 3 watt overdriven sustained note or chord on an 98 dB/W/m
speaker *is* really loud :-)
Rudy |
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Phil Allison
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 6:54 am Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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"Ruud Broens"
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...and a 3 watt overdriven sustained note or chord on an 98 dB/W/m
speaker *is* really loud :-)
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** Relative to what ??
Any rock drummer would render the sound inaudible.
............. Phil |
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Phil Allison
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 8:27 am Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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"Bob"
"Phil Allison>
| Quote: | ...and a 3 watt overdriven sustained note or chord on an 98 dB/W/m
speaker *is* really loud :-)
** Relative to what ??
Any rock drummer would render the sound inaudible.
Depends... on the drummer....
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** That is why a said "rock drummer" !!
Not Jazz, Blues, Country etc .....
............. Phil |
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Bob
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 8:27 am Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:54:56 +1100, "Phil Allison" <philallison@tpg.com.au>
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"Ruud Broens"
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...and a 3 watt overdriven sustained note or chord on an 98 dB/W/m
speaker *is* really loud :-)
** Relative to what ??
Any rock drummer would render the sound inaudible.
............ Phil
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Depends... on the drummer....
One of my amps was used a few weeks ago in a club north of here, as is, not
miked, driving a 12" Celestion in a Marshall cab. It was a 3 piece band, the
bass was through a 400 watt Traynor, and the drums were actually miked! The club
was real small, just a bar for maybe 100 people at most.
The sound was quite well balanced after I told them to turn the drums down a
bit... but the guitar was never inaudible.
Going by experience, I'd guess the band was developing around 100 to 110db. I'm
not sure of my amps power, but the EL84 is at 330v, and I suspect the speaker
has a sens of maybe 103db/watt/meter.
I had a video of the gig up on my site but took it down due to space
requirements, but I may put it up elsewhere... |
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Fabio Berutti
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:26 pm Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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I'd say that for home practicing and/or small gigs a good, old, trusty 5W
Fender Champ 5E1 is the best. It is as simple as it can be, therefore the
player concentrates on his playing skills instead of fiddling with knobs and
switches, and You can make it in a couple of days. Just put a good Alnico
cone in it.
See http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/schem/champ_5e1_schem.gif
Ciao
Fabio
"Boris Mohar" <borism@sympatico.ca> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:mmqft0t86uk71lsjclo0bke7o4719rssal@4ax.com...
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I would like your expert recommendation for a tube type guitar amplifier
that I could build myself. I have built a number of HI-FI tube and solid
state amplifiers long time ago. I have also collected a number of
circuits
for guitar amplifiers but not being able to play a guitar and also being
somewhat stunned when it comes to music does not help in decision process.
Requirements - 25 W, volume, tone, tremolo, fuzz, reverb. I do not need
any
hand holing in how to build it so rest assured that I will not come back
and
haunt you with inane questions. I am just looking for a recommendation
from
a trusted source. This is a present for my daughter who has picked up a
guitar about two years ago and has not put it down since. She is very
determined to makes something of herself and I would like to reward that.
Thank you for any pointers.
Regards,
Boris Mohar
Got Knock? - see:
Viatrack Printed Circuit Designs (among other things)
http://www.viatrack.ca |
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Bob
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Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:20 am Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 17:19:07 +1100, "Phil Allison" <philallison@tpg.com.au>
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"Bob"
"Phil Allison
...and a 3 watt overdriven sustained note or chord on an 98 dB/W/m
speaker *is* really loud :-)
** Relative to what ??
Any rock drummer would render the sound inaudible.
Depends... on the drummer....
** That is why a said "rock drummer" !!
Not Jazz, Blues, Country etc .....
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Ya I suppose!
Happy new year Phil! |
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Ruud Broens
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Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:56 am Post subject:
Re: Guitar amp recommendation |
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"Bob" <FlintsTone@Valve.Amps> wrote in message
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: On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 17:19:07 +1100, "Phil Allison"
<philallison@tpg.com.au>
: wrote:
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: >"Bob"
: > "Phil Allison>
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: >>> Any rock drummer would render the sound inaudible.
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: >> Depends... on the drummer....
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: >** That is why a said "rock drummer" !!
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: > Not Jazz, Blues, Country etc .....
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: Ya I suppose!
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: Happy new year Phil!
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I suppose Phil has this takes one to know all condition.
he once knew a girl
Rudy |
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