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Mosfet CF vibrato?
« on: January 19, 2013, 07:34:03 am »
I am not knowledgable enough to know if one could use a mosfet for the CF in a 6G16 type vibrato?

Would this work using 5881 power tubes.

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The schem & layout are here:

http://www.el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=13615.0
« Last Edit: January 19, 2013, 12:09:29 pm by tubenit »

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Re: Mosfet CF vibrato?
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2013, 09:38:03 am »
That should work just as well as the other mosfet followers you have used. I don't think the power tubes will be an issue.
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Re: Mosfet CF vibrato?
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2013, 09:43:18 am »
IIRC, Tubeswell has done that in a few builds before and has posted a schemo for it here.

Said it worked well and that he liked the sound of it.


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Re: Mosfet CF vibrato?
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2013, 09:52:59 am »
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: Mosfet CF vibrato?
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2013, 10:44:31 am »
Gentleman,

THANKS for taking the time to respond!  I appreciate the help and info.

Not sure how I missed Tubeswell's PR schematic?  I typically read anything he posts and he's come up with some great ideas that are somewhat innovative.  That's a cool schematic.  My guess is he ran into the same issue that I did & was also wanting to avoid having to set up another 12A_7 tube.

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Re: Mosfet CF vibrato?
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2013, 01:39:12 pm »
he's come up with some great ideas that are somewhat innovative.  That's a cool schematic.  

Yep. He's a sharp one alright. I'd love to have the chance to hang out with him and some of his NZ buddies. He's a darn good guitar picker too.    :icon_biggrin:

I was blessed to have had the chance to spend 1 week in NZ and I'll tell you it is an absolutly beautiful country and the people are the best!
  
My guess is he ran into the same issue that I did & was also wanting to avoid having to set up another 12A_7 tube.

Yep, I think that was it. He'll be around soon.


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« Last Edit: January 19, 2013, 01:45:07 pm by Willabe »

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Re: Mosfet CF vibrato?
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2013, 02:33:21 pm »
Sorry I missed this thread when you first posted Jeff. I've used the IRF820 as a source follower with several bias-vary trem circuits and they work great. I put 100-200R in series with the gate and a 12V zener from source to gate, but other than that, its just a straight sub for a triode (but without heater-cathode problems), and off course there is no impact on tube tone. Pete
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Re: Mosfet CF vibrato?
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2013, 03:44:01 pm »
Tubeswell,

Thanks, man!   I appreciate your info/help and innovative approaches.  And I love seeing your work and hearing the soundclips!

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