

[youtube]S1mgkpXyNFA[/youtube]synthecks wrote:I wanna run my keys through a tube amp for the added frequencies/warmth but cant find much information about this. whats best bass amp? 15's, 12's ? 4ohms?
help?
hyphen nation wrote:now that I think we have covered a fair amount of territory regarding the OP, think I can hijack this thread into a different topic regarding Tube amps? I am all stoked on having build at x0xb0x [as evidenced by my inserting mention of it into 90% of recent posts] and I am giving serious thought to building a tweed type amp, like a deluxe or a princeton. I am curious if any of the amp heads on here have any experience building these things? Did you self source, or did you buy one of the many kits, like Misson, Weber, AX84/Doberman? Any thoughts on tone, pluses or minuses of building an amp?
Blue Monster 65 wrote:You may have to jumper the channels (which is what they did when this particular model was used as a guitar amp), but I think you should be able to get a decent sound by cranking the channel volume all the way up and then turning up the overall volume via the master.
Try it like that first.
Scott
Sorry, I think I just got excited about Music Man...Blue Monster 65 wrote:Hmm ... there are a lot of questions there, Brian! So let me answer them in this order:
1. Give it LOTS of thought before attempting to build an amp. Lots 'n' lots of thought ... then do it!
2. I've built a couple of kits for guys, but mostly I build my own. The ones I've built and seen have all been pretty nice, so I would have no problem recommending any one of them. Just pick out the one you like best and go for it.
3. I self-source my parts, but any kit will have all you need in it. I would recommend buying a kit for any starter. You'll save yourself hours of headaches, etc as you'll have it all in one go.
4. Do it right and it will sound great, though a tweed amp maybe not optimal for keys, but if you like the sound, so what?
NOW THE CAVEAT!!!
This isn't a project you're going to do in 30 minutes, but you should know that if you've built a XOXOX box.
Be aware of the dangers of the high voltages you're working with.
If you decide to forego a kit and build your design, before you do anything else, PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! And when you've got your design all set and you're ready to buy your parts and start soldering, PLAN SOME MORE! If you have a good roadmap, you'll get to where you're going a whole lot easier. You're going to make mistakes, so if you can make fewer on your way to the end, you'll save both time and money.
Feel free to ask any other questions you might have.
Scott
Blue Monster 65 wrote:Hmm ... there are a lot of questions there, Brian!
Hey Thanks, yeah...I spent a lot of time mulling on the x0x, and just decided I wanted to learn to make my own gear, and it seems like such a supportive community online to get it done...one of the best things I've done for sure...Blue Monster 65 wrote:So let me answer them in this order:
1. Give it LOTS of thought before attempting to build an amp. Lots 'n' lots of thought ... then do it!
Ultimately I'd like to build a tweed and a low powered marshall/british type amp...I am thinking of tweed to start, because they seem like a fairly simple set of components...Any kit rise to the top in your opinion? I've heard great stuff about Mission amps, but they are also the most expensive...Blue Monster 65 wrote: 2. I've built a couple of kits for guys, but mostly I build my own. The ones I've built and seen have all been pretty nice, so I would have no problem recommending any one of them. Just pick out the one you like best and go for it.
Yeah, I can easily see myself starting to investigate more amp building, but right now a Kit should satisfy the initial urges...Blue Monster 65 wrote: 3. I self-source my parts, but any kit will have all you need in it. I would recommend buying a kit for any starter. You'll save yourself hours of headaches, etc as you'll have it all in one go.
Realistically I am a guitarist before I am a synth geek[though my dad was a piano teacher, so I have more keys knowledge than I seem capable of accessing when playing.....tweed is the sweetest tone known to guitar...Blue Monster 65 wrote: 4. Do it right and it will sound great, though a tweed amp maybe not optimal for keys, but if you like the sound, so what?
So here's the deal, I am aware of the voltages to a degree. I am thinking unplug, and maybe ground out the larger capacitors before working on it? Any books you'd direct me to? I have also heard of the one hand only deal, where you keep one hand in your back pocket to not cause the voltage to jump across your chest?Blue Monster 65 wrote: NOW THE CAVEAT!!!
This isn't a project you're going to do in 30 minutes, but you should know that if you've built a XOXOX box.
Be aware of the dangers of the high voltages you're working with.
If you decide to forego a kit and build your design, before you do anything else, PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! And when you've got your design all set and you're ready to buy your parts and start soldering, PLAN SOME MORE! If you have a good roadmap, you'll get to where you're going a whole lot easier. You're going to make mistakes, so if you can make fewer on your way to the end, you'll save both time and money.
Feel free to ask any other questions you might have.
Scott
[youtube]zVGWICF5-i8&e[/youtube]Stab Frenzy wrote:I remember reading about a small Fender they brought out in the last year or so that can have a few quick mods done to it and it sounds fantastic. The stock amp is about US$200 or something, buying one and modding it works out cheaper than building anything comparable. Anyone remember which it is? Scott?
edit: Found it. http://www.mercurymagnetics.com/pages/c ... 600-01.htm