Matchless Lightning build

[jonnysocko]

I can't figure out how to best utalize these transformers I have? I was looking at my schematics for a Lightning circuit I've been wanting to build and a Matchless cab I got from Anthony R sitting here and a pile of parts and I want to build a 35 watt of so amp. The deal is I got this big vintage PT out of a Zenith amp that pushed four El84s and I have a Hammond 1620 OT. I guess I asking if any of you have done one or do you have a circuit I should try? I just can't make up my mind??? Heres the chassis so far.

[smohekey]

I LOVE the finish on the chassis!

[LeeMo]

Beautiful chassis!

Try a DC-30 or HC-30. There's some info here:
http://www.trinityamps.com/

Or ,maybe a Liverpool or Rocket. Info here:

http://ampgarage.com/forum/index.php?si ... bf1f74eb9f

Good luck with whatever you build.

LeeMo

[drhulsey]

Heres the chassis so far

Did you do the machine turned finish yourself It's quite impressive
BTW, does Tostitos Dip improve conductivity or enhance the tone

[Coco]

If it doesnt have to be 30 W, there's the TC-15 (15 watt DC 30 'like'.)

What's your B+ or PT specs?

[jonnysocko]

If it doesnt have to be 30 W, there's the TC-15 (15 watt DC 30 'like'.)

What's your B+ or PT specs?

Yea I allready got several 15 and 18 watt amps and I want to try for over 30 this time. I don't know what the specs are but it's a beafy PT. It came off a Zenith console amp chassis pushing four EL84s so I'm not too worried. The number on it is 12A2A? I can't find any info on it. I'll check it anyway.

[jonnysocko]

Heres the chassis so far

Did you do the machine turned finish yourself It's quite impressive
BTW, does Tostitos Dip improve conductivity or enhance the tone

Yea its easy to do. Just get a brush wheel, the round ones with the bristles facing down and chuck it in you drill press and go to town. Yep the salsa dip is my secret weapon! lol

[jonnysocko]

Beautiful chassis!

Try a DC-30 or HC-30. There's some info here:
http://www.trinityamps.com/

Or ,maybe a Liverpool or Rocket. Info here:

http://ampgarage.com/forum/index.php?si ... bf1f74eb9f

Good luck with whatever you build.

LeeMo

I was thinking about the DC-30 with some tweaks. Maybe?

[Coco]

DC-30 needs 1 more tube socket than you have on the chassis . OTW go for it!

You might find more info at : http://www.cohrs.ca/var/www/html/staged/phpbb/index.php

[zaphod_phil]

I can't figure out how to best utalize these transformers I have? ...The deal is I got this big vintage PT out of a Zenith amp that pushed four El84s and I have a Hammond 1620 OT. I guess I asking if any of you have done one or do you have a circuit I should try? I just can't make up my mind???

What about a 36W, maybe like Richie's Richamp, you can hear samples of in the Zounds section. Tone to die for!

[HeeBGB]

I have built a Lightning and several of my friends have built the 36. I have played them both! If it were me I'd build the 36. The lightning is a good amp BUT it's not the 36. Just My opinion though!

[HiWaTTage]

If it doesnt have to be 30 W, there's the TC-15 (15 watt DC 30 'like'.)

What's your B+ or PT specs?

Coco -
Do you have a layout finished for the TC-15? I was just cruising the Trinity forums, and found the TC-15 prototype thread, and that sounds exactly like what I want out of an amp - DC30 tone without the rediculous amount of features of the DC30.

[fastvicar]

Why, oh why must you punish us with those pics of a machine-turned chassis? Now everyone will want one--not just me.

Very, very cool.

[Coco]

Do you have a layout finished for the TC-15? I was just cruising the Trinity forums, and found the TC-15 prototype thread, and that sounds exactly like what I want out of an amp - DC30 tone without the rediculous amount of features of the DC30.

Yes, it's finished and kits are shipping. Start a new thread if you want to discuss it, here or Trinity forum.

Information here:

Layout:

http://www.18watt.com/modules.php?set_a ... _photo.php

Schematic:

http://www.18watt.com/modules.php?set_a ... _photo.php


Sound Clips:

http://www.18watt.com/modules.php?name= ... ic&t=16414

[jonnysocko]

Why, oh why must you punish us with those pics of a machine-turned chassis? Now everyone will want one--not just me.

Very, very cool.

Just do one, You won't get hooked. I promise. lol!