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Offline dunner84

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Reverb Question
« on: November 10, 2015, 06:35:46 am »
Hello,

I am currently building a Vibrolux type amp, and it is my first build with built in reverb. I won't have the tank for about a month after I am finished the build, and I was wondering if the amp was playable without the tank. I am concerned about damaging the reverb driver because it won't be seeing a load.

What are my limitations for testing the amp without the tank installed?

Thanks,

JD


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Re: Reverb Question
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2015, 06:42:31 am »
I doubt any harm will come but just to be sure pull the 12AT7 reverb driver and it will be perfectly safe to do anything you want to the amp.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

Offline dunner84

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Re: Reverb Question
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2015, 06:57:58 am »
Fanatstic!

Thank you,

JD

 


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