I recently aquired this Tube amp. It looks like it was a kit or Home made. Some tube numbers are visible, some worn off. I know very little about tubes and tube circuits but would love some help to get this operational
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Ok, first step is the same as a s/state amp - trace out the circuit and draw it up. Then post here.
It's likely that it'll be pretty much the same as some other amp. In fact I'd put money on it being a slight variation from an existing Fender circuit.
Other key data include the power and output tranformer specifications, if you can read them.
For learning about tube guitar amps I always recommend Rob Robinette's tube amp pages first. Some of the stuff may be a bit simple for you but still, start at the beginning and read on.
It's likely that it'll be pretty much the same as some other amp. In fact I'd put money on it being a slight variation from an existing Fender circuit.
Other key data include the power and output tranformer specifications, if you can read them.
For learning about tube guitar amps I always recommend Rob Robinette's tube amp pages first. Some of the stuff may be a bit simple for you but still, start at the beginning and read on.
Yes, it is most likely a variation of a circuit originated by the GOD OF TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFICATION----LEO FENDER. Aspen Pittman's book "The Tube Amp Book" has many circuit diagrams to peruse.
Here are the tube positions left to right. Input jack at far left.
12AX7A, 12AU7A, 12AU7A, 12AU7A, 12AU7A, 12AX7A, 6SN7GT, 6SN7GT, black socket, brown socket, black socket.
2 6CA7 were included but I have no idea which sockets they were remove from.
12AX7A, 12AU7A, 12AU7A, 12AU7A, 12AU7A, 12AX7A, 6SN7GT, 6SN7GT, black socket, brown socket, black socket.
2 6CA7 were included but I have no idea which sockets they were remove from.
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The black and the brown sockets shown in your pic #3 appear to be the EL34's sockets.
Best regards!
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