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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
What wattage did you use on that resistor?
I have got 5W in my tremolo TMB 's...
Or does it have anything to do with the 36W power compared to 18W?
I have got 5W in my tremolo TMB 's...
Or does it have anything to do with the 36W power compared to 18W?
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
That resistor is about 8W. But yes, it's because of the 36W amp. Normally I use a 20W resistor there on 36W amps, but 20W is overkill, so I wanted to see how hot a lower wattage resistor would get.
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
Good!!! I was starting to get worriedJMPGuitars wrote: ↑Mon 02/22/21 3:11 pmThat resistor is about 8W. But yes, it's because of the 36W amp. Normally I use a 20W resistor there on 36W amps, but 20W is overkill, so I wanted to see how hot a lower wattage resistor would get.
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
I got my double switch PCBs in:
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
The gain of a LTP is typically less than half the gain of the tube in grounded cathode (bypassed) mode. With the Presence control at minimum resistance and no NFB, the Marshall 12AX7 LTP exhibits a voltage gain of approximately 22. Substituting a 12AT7 with no other changes, gain falls to about 16.5. That's a difference of 2.5 dB. I would have thought you'd need to pay close attention to hear that.
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
Is that a cathode bias resistor you're discussing?JMPGuitars wrote: ↑Mon 02/22/21 3:11 pmThat resistor is about 8W. But yes, it's because of the 36W amp. Normally I use a 20W resistor there on 36W amps, but 20W is overkill, so I wanted to see how hot a lower wattage resistor would get.
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
Yes.TriodeLuvr wrote: ↑Sun 02/28/21 12:22 amIs that a cathode bias resistor you're discussing?JMPGuitars wrote: ↑Mon 02/22/21 3:11 pmThat resistor is about 8W. But yes, it's because of the 36W amp. Normally I use a 20W resistor there on 36W amps, but 20W is overkill, so I wanted to see how hot a lower wattage resistor would get.
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I got the 2.2Ks in finally, and put in the 20W cathode resistor. Here's what it looks like now:
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
I mean, even a 12W brown devil is overkill.
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
That difference gets amplified again in the output stage.TriodeLuvr wrote: ↑Sun 02/28/21 12:11 amThe gain of a LTP is typically less than half the gain of the tube in grounded cathode (bypassed) mode. With the Presence control at minimum resistance and no NFB, the Marshall 12AX7 LTP exhibits a voltage gain of approximately 22. Substituting a 12AT7 with no other changes, gain falls to about 16.5. That's a difference of 2.5 dB. I would have thought you'd need to pay close attention to hear that.
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The output stage is a linear amplifier. One dB difference at the input produces one dB difference out. Maybe this was being used at a volume level where smaller differences are more obvious. I might try it myself, just to see if it helps with the High input volume.crgfrench wrote: ↑Tue 03/02/21 11:25 pmThat difference gets amplified again in the output stage.TriodeLuvr wrote: ↑Sun 02/28/21 12:11 amThe gain of a LTP is typically less than half the gain of the tube in grounded cathode (bypassed) mode. With the Presence control at minimum resistance and no NFB, the Marshall 12AX7 LTP exhibits a voltage gain of approximately 22. Substituting a 12AT7 with no other changes, gain falls to about 16.5. That's a difference of 2.5 dB. I would have thought you'd need to pay close attention to hear that.
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
I posted a quick demo of where it's currently at: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMH9cJXg1iQ/
It was super clean on the scope.
There's something going on with the reverb though. I think either the reverb transformer is bad, or the connection to it is. The tube voltages are perfect, except pin 1 coming from the transformer, I can't get a read. I will investigate...eventually.
It was super clean on the scope.
There's something going on with the reverb though. I think either the reverb transformer is bad, or the connection to it is. The tube voltages are perfect, except pin 1 coming from the transformer, I can't get a read. I will investigate...eventually.
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Aaaaaaaaaaaand there was nothing wrong with the reverb circuit at all...just the cable or tank I was testing with. I connected the tank actually going in the amp with a new cable, and it's juicy.
Here's a demo with reverb turned to around 65%: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIoFL9AzV-/
Thanks,
Josh
Here's a demo with reverb turned to around 65%: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIoFL9AzV-/
Thanks,
Josh
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Re: Josh's 18W Tremolo TMB Builds
KICKA$$ amp as usual, Josh!!!
Now I start doubting which amp will be next. The 36W tremolo TMB.. or that 2204 project I'm preparing.. ah cr@ppp!!!
BTW, my modern classic changed from owner last saturday. I traded it for a hand built tele. I was planning on building one myself.. but the proposal was too tempting, since I know who built it. It's a local luthier that forged this fine instrument. Man that thing sounds awesome!!! He even winds his own pickups... It's thàt kind of builder
Now I start doubting which amp will be next. The 36W tremolo TMB.. or that 2204 project I'm preparing.. ah cr@ppp!!!
BTW, my modern classic changed from owner last saturday. I traded it for a hand built tele. I was planning on building one myself.. but the proposal was too tempting, since I know who built it. It's a local luthier that forged this fine instrument. Man that thing sounds awesome!!! He even winds his own pickups... It's thàt kind of builder
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Josh, I liked this clip so much, it made me regret omitting tremolo from my build. And if you knew how much I generally dislike Fender-style tremolo, you'd know what a big deal that is. Darn, now I'll probably have to add it into my do-all loop effects.JMPGuitars wrote: ↑Sun 03/07/21 5:50 pmAaaaaaaaaaaand there was nothing wrong with the reverb circuit at all...just the cable or tank I was testing with. I connected the tank actually going in the amp with a new cable, and it's juicy.
Here's a demo with reverb turned to around 65%: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIoFL9AzV-/
Thanks,
Josh
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You have to know that the blackface style optocell tremolo is totally different from the bias vary tremolo. I hate the opto tremolo too.. I even converted the opto style of my vibro king to bias vary for that reasonTriodeLuvr wrote: ↑Mon 03/08/21 5:02 amJosh, I liked this clip so much, it made me regret omitting tremolo from my build. And if you knew how much I generally dislike Fender-style tremolo, you'd know what a big deal that is. Darn, now I'll probably have to add it into my do-all loop effects.JMPGuitars wrote: ↑Sun 03/07/21 5:50 pmAaaaaaaaaaaand there was nothing wrong with the reverb circuit at all...just the cable or tank I was testing with. I connected the tank actually going in the amp with a new cable, and it's juicy.
Here's a demo with reverb turned to around 65%: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIoFL9AzV-/
Thanks,
Josh
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Thanks! I wasn't a fan of tremolo in general, but playing this version changed my mind too.TriodeLuvr wrote: ↑Mon 03/08/21 5:02 amJosh, I liked this clip so much, it made me regret omitting tremolo from my build. And if you knew how much I generally dislike Fender-style tremolo, you'd know what a big deal that is. Darn, now I'll probably have to add it into my do-all loop effects.
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Thanks!Bieworm wrote: ↑Mon 03/08/21 3:45 amKICKA$$ amp as usual, Josh!!!
Now I start doubting which amp will be next. The 36W tremolo TMB.. or that 2204 project I'm preparing.. ah cr@ppp!!!
BTW, my modern classic changed from owner last saturday. I traded it for a hand built tele. I was planning on building one myself.. but the proposal was too tempting, since I know who built it. It's a local luthier that forged this fine instrument. Man that thing sounds awesome!!! He even winds his own pickups... It's thàt kind of builder
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Nice looking guitar. I think we're gonna need to hear a demo to see if that guy makes good pickups.
I don't like when big guitar manufacturers make pickups, but some small luthiers do a good job. I hate almost all the PRS or Gibson or Fender pickups I've ever played. Lace, DiMarzio, Fralin, even Kent Armstrong, etc... are sooooooooooooooo much better.
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I hear you! My guitars all have special pickups:JMPGuitars wrote: ↑Mon 03/08/21 9:16 amThanks!Bieworm wrote: ↑Mon 03/08/21 3:45 amKICKA$$ amp as usual, Josh!!!
Now I start doubting which amp will be next. The 36W tremolo TMB.. or that 2204 project I'm preparing.. ah cr@ppp!!!
BTW, my modern classic changed from owner last saturday. I traded it for a hand built tele. I was planning on building one myself.. but the proposal was too tempting, since I know who built it. It's a local luthier that forged this fine instrument. Man that thing sounds awesome!!! He even winds his own pickups... It's thàt kind of builder
20210306_185802.jpg
Nice looking guitar. I think we're gonna need to hear a demo to see if that guy makes good pickups.
I don't like when big guitar manufacturers make pickups, but some small luthiers do a good job. I hate almost all the PRS or Gibson or Fender pickups I've ever played. Lace, DiMarzio, Fralin, even Kent Armstrong, etc... are sooooooooooooooo much better.
Strat: chevalier pickups
62 jag: its originals ofcourse
Home made jag: lollars
Home made jazzmaster: novaks (p90 bridge)
...
No fan of fender pickups either.. I hate duncans. They always sound cheap and blah
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SD pickups are still better than Fender/Gibson pickups. Lace and DiMarzio are my favorites. They make pickups that sing and/or scream.
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