first amp build 6g3

[burninwordz]

Hi guys burninwordz I've decided to build a 6g3 amp using a filmosound amp . well I'm no expert in amp building I could use your knowledge. i've built a couple of pedals; foxxtone,fenderblender,bazz fuzz,axis silicon and modded my wah-wah. so i have general electronic skills, but this amp thing is a whole new world for me i'm kinda lost and I need your guidence Through this build. I love the idea of building my own guitar gear so now its time for the amp. first question Could i use the trannies from the filmo for this build? i have chassis so thats no problem here's some pixs of the filmosound thanks your advice will be appreciated

[BobbyZ]

What tubes has it got ?

[G-log]

I have built a bunch of amps from that chassis particularly the 6v6 powered ones, this one has EL 84 power tubes and a 5879 or a Ef86. I would suggest building a Spitfire\AC15 type ,using the el84 tubes.The transformers are great for that setup.It isn't easy though, that is a really small chassisto work in, and you really have to gut the whole thing.

[G-log]

http://www.turretboards.com/layouts_...s/kits/msf.pdf Here's a good layout to try.

[burninwordz]

hi BOBBY-Z the tubes it have are 6a75, 6ca4,62q5,65q5,6267,and two 12ax7 i don't know there function ,the only ones i reconize are the two 12ax7 thanks. any suggestions welcome!!

[burninwordz]

hi G-LOG thanks for the suggestion just checked out the SpitFire/AC15 layout not a bad idea for a build ,i happend to have another filmo amp around .my plans were to swap the original chassis and build a new one as i had read in your thread that you built a 6g3 lite, but it wasn't clear if you used the stock trannies for the build . thanks ,any suggestions welcomed !!

[G-log]

Yep, I used the stock trannies for it.The 6267 is like a EF86 and are you sure those tubes don't say 6bq5? That is an el84 variant.

[burninwordz]

Hi G-log I found the schematic for this filmosound amp model 8399 and yes you are right some model use 6bq5,el84,65q5 it all depends were they where built. Some models were built in canada,british and japan and thanks for the info on the tubes and the trannies. now it's time to start collecting parts for my build.As allways suggestions welcome !!! my model uses 65q5

[printer2]

Originally Posted by burninwordz

Hi G-log I found the schematic for this filmosound amp model 8399 and yes you are right some model use 6bq5,el84,65q5 it all depends were they where built. Some models were built in canada,british and japan and thanks for the info on the tubes and the trannies. now it's time to start collecting parts for my build.As allways suggestions welcome !!! my model uses 65q5

Might be a smudged schematic or something, 65Q5 does not sound like a numbering found on a common tube. Maybe the 5 was actually a B.

[G-log]

That's what I was thinking.I don't think a 65q5 exists.

[burninwordz]

hi G-log and printer2 I took a look at the numbers on the top of the filmo amp and it's hard to distinguished the b or 5 so I googled up the schematic and yes it's a 6bq5 and i took a good look at the tube which i didn't do at the moment and to my surprise it;s a 6bq5 (felt so dumb)ha ha .thanks for clearing that out for me it's all a learning process which i'm willing to learn thanks again as allways suggestion welcomed

[burninwordz]

HI today i'll cut out the chassis using a piece of galvalum i purchased, does galvalum work well for this type of build?due to high voltage. as allways suggestions welcomed!!!

[andyfromdenver]

I know this is a diversion
So you have ef86, 2 12ax7, 2 el84s, and rectifier?
That sounds like a good candidate for a ceriatone creme brulée!!!

[burninwordz]

Hi andyfromdenver a ceriatone creme brulée ? sounds deliciuos but what is it?

[burninwordz]

Hi guys just finished building the chassis for the 6g3 ,I made out of galvalum hard to bend but got the job done. here are some pix of the process, just needs a paint job and it's ready.thanks as allways suggestions welcomed!!!
gotta change the date on my camera!!!!

[burninwordz]

the chassis dimensions are 18x6x2 1/2 THANKS
don't pay no mind to tha dates, camera is traveling in time

[andyfromdenver]

Originally Posted by burninwordz

Hi andyfromdenver a ceriatone creme brulée ? sounds deliciuos but what is it?

I've never heard one, but it looks cool.
Sorry for the interruption, I thought you were recycling that chassis, I see you're getting super handy and building from scratch. Awesome!!!!!!

[Revv23]

Looks an awful lot like an ac15

[burninwordz]

Yeah Andyfromdenver trying save on my first build I think a chassis that size are about $35 to $45 dollars with out the shipping to puerto rico, so I built it , I bought a 5feet galvalum beam for $15 and I have enough for my next build,I got the filmo amp for $20 and as always staying true to the DIY religion and save as much as we can !!!! awesome schematic and it does look like AC15 REvv23 thanks for dropping by as allways sugguestions Welcomed

[burninwordz]

hi guys I need a capacitor kit for my 6g3 build any recommendations from good vendor?