Hoffman Amplifiers Tube Amplifier Forum
Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: p2pAmps on February 01, 2016, 08:14:43 am
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So I let a dear friend talk me out of my PR #0001 so I am building another duplicate of the others. Every time I build one of these I do something a little different searching for the cleanest most efficient way to build these.
This time I drilled holes for the wires in the board. Yes it was a LITTLE extra work but the payoff was nice. I always wire the board before I start adding components, just my way. I know you guys will hate the under board
wiring but the way I did it really isn't bad if you have to replace a wire. I already did one as I didn't like the way it looked and it was a breeze.
So here are a few pics from yesterday. Soon as a few more things show up I'll finish this one out...
(http://p2pamps.com/pr4/1.jpg)
(http://p2pamps.com/pr4/2.jpg)
(http://p2pamps.com/pr4/3.jpg)
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It just doesn't get any better done then that! Looks fantastic!
With respect, Tubenit
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Cool, VERY COOL :thumbsup:
Franco
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Wow, that is nice! You do realize that you will have to get on the ball to fill up your four digit serial numbers, right? :icon_biggrin:
Jim
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Just when I think your workmanship couldn't get any better,
You come up with a subtle but definite improvement. :worthy1:
You inspire me to always strive to improve the quality of my builds!
I hope those Nashville guitar pickers are seeing your work and sending you their amps for repair/restoration. :icon_biggrin:
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I like that, tying down the board fly leads going through those holes.
Sluckey does that. :icon_biggrin:
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Thanks guys. The part I like the best about drilling the holes for the teflon wire is it allows the wire to lay down nicely in the chassis for a very clean look not to mention troubleshooting later down the road. I know it's been done before by others so they must have seen an advantage as well.
Completely off subject: Lost 16 pounds since Jan10th... I used to be a pretty serious cyclist a few years back then I got sick with cancer. Survived but gained a bunch of weight. Now I'm headed down again and riding my bike again. I know it has nothing to do with amps and such but it still makes me happy :)
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Sorry to hear you were sick, very glad to hear you beat it!
That's great you taking back off the weight you gained. :icon_biggrin:
So, you going back out riding in the spring?
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So, you going back out riding in the spring?
I am riding in my trainer for now and also climbing 24 flights of stairs a day at work, 12 in the morning and 12 in the afternoon.
So what does this have to do with a Princeton Reverb LMAO
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So what does this have to do with a Princeton Reverb LMAO
Ummmmm............. :think1: .................. :laugh:
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Turret vs eyelet? Which is your preference, your earlier ones were eyelet, which I would kind of lean for. Is that like a boxers or briefs" question?
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Turret vs eyelet? Which is your preference, your earlier ones were eyelet, which I would kind of lean for. Is that like a boxers or briefs" question?
Well it all depends I think. All the Princetons I have builds are Doug's Turret boards. I am happy with the Layout and the end products as are the buyers. For most other Fender Clones I have been building I am using the G10 eyelets. All the AB763 I have done are on traditional layouts. I used to use the fiber board eyelet boards for a lot of Bassman frame off restos but am leaning towards the G10 boards for those now. I have a done a few and the customer loved it. I say whatever works for you is the right way.
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Looks great so far Mike
You ride Mountain bikes?
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Looks great so far Mike
You ride Mountain bikes?
Thanks Doug... I'm a road bike guy
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Thanks Doug... I'm a road bike guy
Oh no, too bad :l2:
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Thanks Doug... I'm a road bike guy
Oh no, too bad :l2:
:dontknow:
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:)
I rode road bikes since mid 1970's
Moved here in Pisgah with 500 miles of trails and after several years, could not exited about being on a paved roads anymore
Even though we have some of the most awesome road biking here
So much more enjoyable for me to be in the forest on a trail
I sold my last road bike last year
No plans to buy another one
I am down to just two carbon bikes at the top of this page
http://el34world.com/Misc/bike/MyBikes.htm (http://el34world.com/Misc/bike/MyBikes.htm)
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:)
I rode road bikes since mid 1970's
Moved here in Pisgah with 500 miles of trails and after several years, could not exited about being on a paved roads anymore
Even though we have some of the most awesome road biking here
So much more enjoyable for me to be in the forest on a trail
I sold my last road bike last year
No plans to buy another one
I am down to just two carbon bikes at the top of this page
http://el34world.com/Misc/bike/MyBikes.htm (http://el34world.com/Misc/bike/MyBikes.htm)
I honestly thought about getting a Ti lynskey 29er but held off. My wife is a rider too and we did a lot of centuries on our road bikes. So with her riding when even I buy one I buy two! Once I get my legs back this spring I might consider a mountain bike if I can find some good places to go around my town.
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Head over this way if you get one
This is mountain bike Mecca here in Pisgah Forest and Dupont State Forest
It's why I moved here
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Head over this way if you get one
This is mountain bike Mecca here in Pisgah Forest and Dupont State Forest
It's why I moved here
Sounds like a good road trip for sure... Right now I'm doing 24 flights of stairs every day at work getting my legs somewhat ready for the trail.
Hey wait a minute, isnt this an amp forum :laugh: :l2: :icon_biggrin:
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(http://p2pamps.com/pr4/8.jpg)
I little more progress
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Looking great buddy. Question, did you let the JBL go with the other amp. If so, you friend really has a good friend.
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Looking great buddy. Question, did you let the JBL go with the other amp. If so, you friend really has a good friend.
Thanks Ed. Yeah he got that JBL but.... I have hoarded another for me :)
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Hi mscaggs,
Stay well. Been there and done that one a few years ago. Every day above ground is a great day.
I'm curious on how you joined your turrets together. It looks so perfect and flat at the turrets.
Thanks
Rob
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Hi mscaggs,
Stay well. Been there and done that one a few years ago. Every day above ground is a great day.
I'm curious on how you joined your turrets together. It looks so perfect and flat at the turrets.
Thanks
Rob
Hey Rob, Yeah that cancer stuff is a tough road but we did it woot woot!!!!
Ok, on the turrets I use some 20 AWG Gauge Tinned Copper Wire Buss Wire. I start with a half circle and wrap around the first turret. Then I weave it around and start soldering. Once the wire is soldered and clipped clean I use some pliers to pull it together between the turrets. I then solder it all up tight. Not sure if my method is right but so far I like the looks of it and it is solid.
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Chassis all done now and sounds great.
(http://p2pamps.com/pr4/9.jpg)
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I'm curious on how you joined your turrets together. It looks so perfect and flat at the turrets.
Thanks,Rob
Like this and the video's in this playlist
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAekembI9-s&index=1&list=PLVvDFekIYJjflOUPVAV9ENuznt6IgBF4_#)
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In the Library, Doug has a second video showing how to solder the lacing and also a pic of lacing squeezed together to get that super neat look:
http://el34world.com/boardmaker/BOARD2.htm (http://el34world.com/boardmaker/BOARD2.htm)
Chip
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I'm curious on how you joined your turrets together. It looks so perfect and flat at the turrets.
Thanks,Rob
Like this and the video's in this playlist
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAekembI9-s&index=1&list=PLVvDFekIYJjflOUPVAV9ENuznt6IgBF4_#)
Doug is the master at this
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So what do you guys think about using a 5V4 in this amp as apposed to the 5AR4 that I am using now?
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:hijack1:
I just updated this page with more turret lug installation info and several links to youtube videos showing how to lace up and solder turret lugs
http://el34world.com/charts/toolhowto.htm (http://el34world.com/charts/toolhowto.htm)
Over
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:hijack1:
I just updated this page with more turret lug installation info and several links to youtube videos showing how to lace up and solder turret lugs
http://el34world.com/charts/toolhowto.htm (http://el34world.com/charts/toolhowto.htm)
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Nice hijack Doug!
Chip
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So what do you guys think about using a 5V4 in this amp as apposed to the 5AR4 that I am using now?
Try it. :icon_biggrin:
Should be a little less B+dcv, maybe a little less clean head room and a little browner sound? Maybe a little more power supply compression?
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:hijack1:
I just updated this page with more turret lug installation info and several links to youtube videos showing how to lace up and solder turret lugs
http://el34world.com/charts/toolhowto.htm (http://el34world.com/charts/toolhowto.htm)
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Nice hijack Doug!
Chip
Love it HA! Keep it coming Doug hehe...
Couple of old buds
(http://p2pamps.com/tweed335.jpg)
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Oooooo, nice! :icon_biggrin:
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Thanks guys. The part I like the best about drilling the holes for the teflon wire is it allows the wire to lay down nicely in the chassis for a very clean look not to mention troubleshooting later down the road. I know it's been done before by others so they must have seen an advantage as well.
Completely off subject: Lost 16 pounds since Jan10th... I used to be a pretty serious cyclist a few years back then I got sick with cancer. Survived but gained a bunch of weight. Now I'm headed down again and riding my bike again. I know it has nothing to do with amps and such but it still makes me happy :)
Fantastic work my friend, I wish mine looked like that, however it's just not in me. It's inspiring to hear of your recovery and journey back to the bike. I'm a semi-serious recreational road rider as well, just recovering from hip replacement surgery in October. My geographical location rules out cycling from October to April but I am doing spin classes and getting in some stationary saddle time on my own. After riding with 1 1/2 legs for the last dozen years or so I'm hoping to up the ante, so-to-speak, come spring. Italy calls once again. Keep up the good work on all fronts.
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:hijack1:
I just updated this page with more turret lug installation info and several links to youtube videos showing how to lace up and solder turret lugs
http://el34world.com/charts/toolhowto.htm (http://el34world.com/charts/toolhowto.htm)
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Great looking rig. Love the EGO compressor. The first compressor I have owned that I can use always on even with Humbuckers and it is quiet.
Nice hijack Doug!
Chip
Love it HA! Keep it coming Doug hehe...
Couple of old buds
(http://p2pamps.com/tweed335.jpg)
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Very nice work sir, hats off to you !!! :icon_biggrin: :grin:
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All done and came out great.
(http://p2pamps.com/pr4/23.jpg)
(http://p2pamps.com/pr4/22.jpg)
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Looks great Mike
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Looks great Mike
Hey thanks Doug. Since I sold my first one to my partner it's nice to have this back, with the new improved bass/mid knob too!
Next projects is 2 Bassman frame-off restos and then another Deluxe Reverb - order comin your way soon...
Someday I really want time to build a few Dynaco amps for the Hifi rig...
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If you're talking dyna you should check out Triode Electronics. They have all the stock parts including trannies and chassis and they also sell a few different flavors of upgraded preamp board. I bought but have not yet built two of their bare boards (that fit into the square hole in an ST-70 Dyna) which I want to build and graft onto yer basic dual 6V6 or 6BQ5 as-found tube amp.
I would bet, by the way, that with your execution level you could find some local Dyna owners who would want the same sort of treatment you do to Fenders.
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If you're talking dyna you should check out Triode Electronics.
11T, check this guy out too (http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#ST120 (http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#ST120))
His kits and parts lists look okay too although TRIODE is nice as well.