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« on: November 01, 2007, 08:39:05 PM »
I like my BF Champ so much I wanted to make it sound even bigger.
This mod is easy just a switch and a 330R 10W resistor...

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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2007, 08:13:27 PM »
Thanks for the mod info
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2007, 01:39:46 AM »
Does the mod affect your tone much, if at all?
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2007, 07:02:25 AM »
Quote from: Timd on November 19, 2007, 01:39:46 AM
Does the mod affect your tone much, if at all?

Actually it does... it's louder of course and the sound has changed as well. I would say that the bass response is different and the way how the amp goes into the drive has changed as well. I would say that with 6L6 there is more gain when pushed all the way. The grain pattern of the drive is different too, if you know what I mean.
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2008, 07:52:53 AM »
I asked Nik if transformers could handle it and he said yes.

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« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2011, 02:10:21 PM »
It's really not any problem at all with the output transformer or the B+ portions of the amp.  The problems can come from overloading the 6 volt heater winding in the power transformer because the 6L6 and especially EL34, KT88 etc draw MUCH MORE heater current than a 6V6. 

This might not be any problem at all with the Ceriatone transformers but in a stock Fender or similar amp it can cause problems.
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« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2011, 07:22:48 PM »
I'm running my Champ with 6L6 since I did this mod and I have no issue with the PT.
So I guess it is safe to say C-tone transformer can take it.

I doubt I would even consider this mod if I had an original Champ.
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2011, 07:27:35 PM »
mcinku......
Please do not bother to post any more on this forum........
Unless you include some new Youtube clips of You and Your Telecaster :-)
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« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2011, 07:52:29 PM »
It's been a while isn't it... since I recorded anything. Lately I'm spending a lot of my free time behind my bench building stuff and fixing amps.
...but you're right, I need to grab my guitar more often and play the damn thing.
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