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Offline Big chief

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Ampeg B12-XT
« on: January 29, 2021, 12:03:07 pm »
Tremolo switch appears not to be working voltages are all within limits
Replaced bypass caps
All tubes tested good
Can you wire around the VM-1 switch as I cannot locate one on the internet

Or any suggestions

Thanks

Offline PRR

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Re: Ampeg B12-XT
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2021, 10:16:16 pm »
For others:
https://drtube.com/schematics/ampeg/b12xt.gif

"VM-1" is the "roach" center top. Routes to "Z" top and a bit right of there. Snipping "Z" should kill all trem action yet still pass signal. A NE-2 neon and a couple LDRs might be a DIY roach.

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Re: Ampeg B12-XT
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2021, 03:55:01 am »
Not sure I understand what you need.

Most of the time for tremolo issue, I replace all coupling caps, not bypass caps. And each time it work

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Re: Ampeg B12-XT
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2021, 08:09:18 am »
Can you wire around the VM-1 switch as I cannot locate one on the internet
VM-1 sold here...

     https://www.fliptops.net/catalog/p-100088/vibrato-module-vm-1-gv-and-x-series-amps
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: Ampeg B12-XT
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2021, 10:26:17 am »
Thank you very much

 


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