PR #0004

[p2pAmps]

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...

[tubenit]

It just doesn't get any better done then that!  Looks fantastic!

With respect, Tubenit

[kagliostro]

Cool, VERY COOL 


Franco

[Ritchie200]

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?

Jim

[Paul1453]

Just when I think your workmanship couldn't get any better,

You come up with a subtle but definite improvement.   

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.   

[Willabe]

I like that, tying down the board fly leads going through those holes.

Sluckey does that.     

[p2pAmps]

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 :)

[Willabe]

Sorry to hear you were sick, very glad to hear you beat it!

That's great you taking back off the weight you gained. 

So, you going back out riding in the spring? 

[p2pAmps]

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

[Willabe]

So what does this have to do with a Princeton Reverb LMAO

Ummmmm.............     ..................       

[eleventeen]

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?

[p2pAmps]

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.

[EL34]

Looks great so far Mike


You ride Mountain bikes?

[p2pAmps]

Looks great so far Mike


You ride Mountain bikes?

Thanks Doug...  I'm a road bike guy

[EL34]

Thanks Doug...  I'm a road bike guy

Oh no, too bad 

[p2pAmps]

Thanks Doug...  I'm a road bike guy

Oh no, too bad 

[EL34]

:)

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

[p2pAmps]

:)

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

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. 

[EL34]

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

[p2pAmps]

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 

[p2pAmps]

I little more progress

[Ed_Chambley]

Looking great buddy.  Question, did you let the JBL go with the other amp.  If so, you friend really has a good friend.

[p2pAmps]

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 :)

[Bub]

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

[p2pAmps]

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. 

[p2pAmps]

Chassis all done now and sounds great. 

[EL34]

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
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[Fresh_Start]

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

Chip

[p2pAmps]

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
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Doug is the master at this

[p2pAmps]

So what do you guys think about using a 5V4 in this amp as apposed to the 5AR4 that I am using now? 

[EL34]

 
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


Over

[Fresh_Start]

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

Over

Nice hijack Doug!


Chip

[Willabe]

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.   

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?

[p2pAmps]

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

Over

Nice hijack Doug!


Chip

Love it HA!  Keep it coming Doug hehe...

Couple of old buds

[Willabe]

Oooooo, nice! 

[clyde]

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.

[Ed_Chambley]

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

Over

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

[rosincore]

Very nice work sir, hats off to you !!!

[p2pAmps]

All done and came out great. 

[EL34]

Looks great Mike

[p2pAmps]

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...

[eleventeen]

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.

[p2pAmps]

If you're talking dyna you should check out Triode Electronics.

11T, check this guy out too (http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#ST120)

His kits and parts lists look okay too although TRIODE is nice as well.