"correct.
but the resistor drawn is just symbolic of the load of course. the junction of those diodes goes to the first filter cap +.
if i were to use a SS rect, i would add in a standby switch, to let the heaters warm up before dropping…"
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light bulb attenuator,, anyone built one, ??
Started Jul 5, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
bought an epiphone electar 10watt valve amp, it's a bit loud for home use, i like it maxed out, to get that overdriven valve sound, heard about a simple & cheap attenuator, a car light bulb in…Continue
amp + multiple speaker question,???
Started this discussion. Last reply by GARAGE HERMIT Jan 18, 2012. 17 Replies 0 Likes
just wondering what would be the best combination of speaker's to go with this amp, in term's of quality of sound,i've got a peavey transtube 15 watt 4 ohm amp, no speaker with it, just the amp…Continue
4 x 6" speaker cab, how do i wire it, ?????
Started this discussion. Last reply by GARAGE HERMIT Feb 8, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
i've four 6" speaker's, 2 are 4 ohm and 2 are 2 ohm, i also have a 7" 4 ohm sub-woofer, plus 2- 6 ohm 2" tweeter's, thinking i might make a speaker cab-stack for them, how would i wire them all up to…Continue
speaker question, this one ok for cbg amp, ??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vagabanjo Jan 11, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
found this speaker 8", it was out of a boombox/sub-woofer, wondering if it would work ok with an amp i plan to build, thing is it's a 2-channel speaker, it has 4-connection's on the speaker, 2 each…Continue
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eric gittins replied to GARAGE HERMIT's discussion trying to hack an old valve radio, into a guitar amp, in the group It Goes To 11
GARAGE HERMIT replied to GARAGE HERMIT's discussion trying to hack an old valve radio, into a guitar amp, in the group It Goes To 11"thank's eric, yes it's center tapped, 350-0-350,
so i need this setup,?
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GARAGE HERMIT replied to Stumblin' Andy K's discussion UK box xupplies?"£26.00 for a cigar box, ridiculous, making a cbg is supposed to be cheap and fun,"
eric gittins replied to GARAGE HERMIT's discussion trying to hack an old valve radio, into a guitar amp, in the group It Goes To 11"haven't had a chance to look at your latest voltages yet, but the voltage from your rect is because you built a bridge rectifier.
if the transformer is centre tapped, don't use a bridge rectifier, just use 2 diodes as a full wave rectifier…"
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- At 4:08pm on July 11, 2011,
bob maddison said… Paul,
been out and about for a week so apologies for delay. British Forces Post Office only allow shipment of shoe box size and less than 2kg. I think you would find it difficult to ship a CBG to theatre.
Bob
- At 4:19pm on April 21, 2011,
Johno said… - Cheers buddy, thats really good of you.no doubt ile be in touch soon :) Thanks again,,Johno.
- At 5:11pm on April 20, 2011, Johno said…
- Thanks for gettin back to me & your comments on my git fiddle :) My son has claimed it as his own, hes in a band & is booked to support a tour for hayseed dixie ! so thats fair enough for me. I will have a go at building a viotar asap. ok to message you if i get stuck? :)
- At 8:35am on April 19, 2011, Johno said…
- Hello, VIOTAR ! what a great idea. did you finish it? did it sound ok? was it a difficult build?
ive got a million questions!! hehe
- At 6:30am on December 29, 2010,
Barry Faulkner said… - Hi there, about my lapsteel, the fretboard is made of perspex & the frets are strips of signwriters sticky vinyl, nice & easy to cut. Some groovy photos of your work here, looks great. I think I will learn a lot from this website, thanks for your interest, regards Barry Faulkner
- At 6:01pm on November 9, 2010,
beStillroy said… - You Got Some Good Lookin' "Shots" Mate.
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