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General Electric PA-20 Conversion to Guitar Amp
« on: July 20, 2023, 10:24:55 pm »
This was my first amp conversion in 2001 and have used it quite a bit over the years and this year 2023 did some additional mods and installed new filter caps and resistors. I never created an appropriate schematic for it until this year, as attached. If I was going to name it anything, I would call it "GE 57 Convertible". GE representing the Manufacturers name, 57 for the year made and "Convertible" from the attached GE sales advertisement. It definitely has that 50's look. I have been able to get good classic tones plus good overdrive by the adjusting the controls on the amp and manipulating my guitar volume control. I value an amp by the good experiences I've had using it---consistency, great sound and feel---so this amp is well valued to me! 
« Last Edit: March 30, 2024, 05:06:23 pm by Platefire »
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Re: General Electric PA-20 Conversion to Guitar Amp
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2024, 05:18:46 pm »
Cool looking little amp Plate!   :icon_biggrin: 

--Pete

 


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