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Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,363
Posted By StephaninMelb
Weber should consider offering 7-day no questions...

Weber should consider offering 7-day no questions "trial period." I bet Weber would sell gazillions of speaker this way and suffer a small percentage of returns. But I bet most people would keep...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,245
Posted By StephaninMelb
At the end of the day you'd better hope it is...

At the end of the day you'd better hope it is mostly in your technique and understanding of music, because the moment you are connected via DI into PA back-line sound equipment the sound engineers...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,019
Posted By StephaninMelb
It was refreshing seeing enthusiasm for a...

It was refreshing seeing enthusiasm for a non-Fender amp for a change. Good old Peavey.............
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By StephaninMelb
Can you expand on your response to include your...

Can you expand on your response to include your experience as far as amp types, genres, more specific tone description and so on?

Can you define what "great tone" is?
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 668
Posted By StephaninMelb
Maybe change your title to: 5E3 Normal & Bright...

Maybe change your title to: 5E3 Normal & Bright Inputs Y-lead Jumpering Amp Noise Issue

You might get a better response....
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By StephaninMelb
Tone is so subjective that your best course of...

Tone is so subjective that your best course of action is install them and give them a whirl. There are many variables, such as amp type & model, genres, playing volume levels, style, whether...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,090
Posted By StephaninMelb
The OP requested Hullett specifications, because...

The OP requested Hullett specifications, because a complete spec sheet is not available from a single Internet source (for any Hullett amp model). The OP also stated that detailed specifications were...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,090
Posted By StephaninMelb
Most guitar players can benefit from buying a...

Most guitar players can benefit from buying a Fender 5E3 clone from an amp builder, especially if they are chasing that specific Fender classic tone. If a builder works with a player to fine tune...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By StephaninMelb
No big deal - just have the input jack replaced...

No big deal - just have the input jack replaced with the same part. Horizontal PCB mount jacks and potentiometers are common to many amplifiers and quickly replaced. These parts aren't as rugged as...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,319
Posted By StephaninMelb
Vox AC15C1 does well in small venues and if it...

Vox AC15C1 does well in small venues and if it turns out extra volume is needed just plug in a 1 x 12, 2 x 12 or 4 x 12 cab. I'd go that route before throwing more Watts into the equation. 15W can be...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,172
Posted By StephaninMelb
I am sure there will be many mods for Excelsior...

I am sure there will be many mods for Excelsior to deal with any issue or design preference people desire, just like there was with the Champ 600. Companies like Weber will benefit selling speakers...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 872
Posted By StephaninMelb
Good one Steve Moratto! The Precision...

Good one Steve Moratto!

The Precision Electronics head enclosure and Epiphone cabinet combo looks nice. From a design standpoint it all fits together. I'd replace the red Precision Electronics...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 01:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,090
Posted By StephaninMelb
Everyman and his dog is making 50s Fender clones....

Everyman and his dog is making 50s Fender clones. Here is a JoYo from China appearing on eBay and in stores across the world...

It gets down to name plate, component preferences and wiring details...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 01:14 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,019
Posted By StephaninMelb
You must be on autopilot

You must be on autopilot
Forum: Amp Central Station March 30th, 2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,090
Posted By StephaninMelb
Clean original guitar amp circuit workmanship

Clean original guitar amp circuit workmanship
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,472
Posted By StephaninMelb
Yikes you have a long history of chopping up...

Yikes you have a long history of chopping up Alamos. First you made Oxford speakers extinct now wiping out Alamos off the face of the earth.......

"muchxs the Amp Ripper"
...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,090
Posted By StephaninMelb
This is the exact same thing a DIY hobbyist does...

This is the exact same thing a DIY hobbyist does with exactly the same parts and parts sources. They are building a circuit that has been done 10s of thousands of times by other hobbyists. That is...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,245
Posted By StephaninMelb
There is a forth approach to what is the single...

There is a forth approach to what is the single most important factor in defining tone. An associate Jeff Berlin the highly regarded bassist believes the focus should be on understanding music theory...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,472
Posted By StephaninMelb
Rick Davis Denver, Colorado Music Producer,...

Rick Davis
Denver, Colorado
Music Producer, Blues Harp Player and Amp Collector for over three decades.

Alamo Model Amp 3
"This is the highly desirable wooden cabinet model, sounds terrific,...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,472
Posted By StephaninMelb
The Amp Humane Society should pick-up that Alamo...

The Amp Humane Society should pick-up that Alamo Model Amp 3 of yours before it gets its poor circuit guts ripped out.

Would you leave your Alamo in the safe keeping of this man?

Is there no...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,156
Posted By StephaninMelb
I would be surprised if Fender shipped any drip...

I would be surprised if Fender shipped any drip edge amps without corner pieces. The straight cut trim looks tacky and not professionally manufactured. You can immediately tell it is "home made" and...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,019
Posted By StephaninMelb
Jim Dep great pics you posted - thanks for...

Jim Dep great pics you posted - thanks for sharing those memories. Always good to see pictures from TDPRI members.
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,019
Posted By StephaninMelb
Congratulations on reaching a Bandit decision - I...

Congratulations on reaching a Bandit decision - I hope you enjoy it. At the end of the day I am sure your focus will shift to developing guitar playing technique & style. Audiences are less critical...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,842
Posted By StephaninMelb
Tom "Howard" McCormick looking at this amp is...

Tom "Howard" McCormick looking at this amp is showing he was a real "practical genius." For example, use of "pop-rivets" in place of eyelets and turrets. One of those super simple why didn't I think...
Forum: Amp Central Station March 29th, 2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,842
Posted By StephaninMelb
Just keep it basic - people can help you fine...

Just keep it basic - people can help you fine tune it as you capture information. For resistors capture the colour bands in sequence. For capacitors write down any values you see and note which side...
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