Stout TMB- Suggestions for an extra tube socket?

[ylelevier77]

I’m considering retrofitting my Blues Jr. into a Stout TMB. The chasis is designed for EL84s(x2) and 12AX7S(x3). So five tube sockets. The Stout requires only four tube sockets (EL84 x2 & 12AX7 x2) and solid state rectification. I’m wondering what I could use the extra tube socket for(switchable extra gain, Tremolo, or Reverb, etc)? Seems like a waste not to take advantage of it. Let’s hear some ideas!

[kagliostro]

FXLoop ?

Franco

[ylelevier77]

I’m not the kind of player that would really need an effects loop. But that’s always an interesting idea. Are you suggesting a tube powered effects loop?

[tubenit]

There are a number of suggestions in this thread for a Blues Jr. conversion including to a HoSo56:

http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=17870.0

However, if you want to try a one tube reverb approach, then maybe consider the attached schematic.

with respect, Tubenit

[ylelevier77]

One tube reverb sounds perfect! I have a little tank that’s supposed to be an upgrade to
the one that came with the amp. Now it looks like it may finally get some use ;-)

[sluckey]

A reverb tank designed for the original BJ circuit is not compatible with this one tube reverb circuit.

[tubenit]

This uses the "Fender" type replacement reverb transformer and tank that Hoffman sells. Same one you'd use for a Princeton Reverb.

From the ARCHIVES thread with lots of info on "one tube reverb" here:  http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=7957.0

With respect, Tubenit