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« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2011, 01:04:27 AM »
Man, that's really looking good, Todd. You should just about be a "Guru" by the end of this and the TW.  Wink

So the MKII has snubbers on V2? I'm really going to want to hear your opinion on this amp once it done. One thing I've been always curious about is how the V2 snubbers would effect the sound of a HRM.
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« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2011, 05:59:51 PM »
Thank you so much guys. Lots of great advice and pics. I will have to take out the switches to get that relay in but shouldn't be a problem. Already answered my question with the pics, I didn't know if I should do transformers first of the boards.
Thanks for letting me know about the transformer. That is going to be a HUGE help.

The relays are oriented different from IC's I have seen before. Usually pin one is the closest to the key or notch on the socket. In the pics I have seen they are opposite (wilcox above). Which way should the relays be oriented?

How have you folks wired up the light? Any suggestions?

Does the bottom tab on the footswitch jack connect to the top lug (casing of jack)for a ground connection?

Thanks for your help guys, I am loving this forum and can't wait to give back.
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« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2011, 06:12:10 AM »
Alright team. I think I have her all wired up and 99% done.

I wired the light by running two wires from the heater tag board up to the light is this correct? I am used to fender lamp style assembly's so I just want to double check.
Still dont know about the orientation of the Relays or the footswitch ground connection. So help out if you can.

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« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2011, 03:00:33 PM »
Really nice work for a first D build!

If you look at the relay there is a large gap between the pins then 3  that are closer together.In other words it should look like this : :::
Then look at the socket, it will have the same gap. May need to loosen and move out of way the mini toggle above the inner relay to get it in safely.

Yes, you must run that wire between the ground and center bottom term on the footswitch.

Pilot light is correct BTW

Dont forget your coax run from the OD trimpot to bd.

In one of the pics V3 black heater wire looks really close to the nut, could just be pic but make sure there is clearance

Let me know if I can help further, PM if you want a quicker answer as it will hit my email

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« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2011, 12:58:19 AM »
Nice job. Nothing like taking pride in your work.

Update when you get it going.
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« Reply #20 on: August 02, 2011, 04:00:19 PM »


Damn thats nice! Smiley

Thanks!

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« Reply #21 on: August 18, 2011, 05:21:09 PM »
Wow, thank you everyone for all the help in getting this baby going. Its firing on all six cylinders and sounding monstrous.

I started with a pair of Winged C 6L6's and tungsol 12ax7's. After a half hour of playing, my keys fell on the amp and since the head wasn't finished yet, smashed one of the brand new winged C's. FML!! So for now I have a pair of JJ's in the power section.

She is sounding good. I haven't had too much time to play it lately due to life happenings but I am really excited about it. Still figuring out how to tweak everything but it all sounds awesome.

Thank you so much everyone, it is truly appreciated.

Scott

ps- i will update later when the cab is finished looking good.
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« Reply #22 on: August 18, 2011, 05:31:19 PM »
Quote from: sgmezei on August 18, 2011, 05:21:09 PM
Wow, thank you everyone for all the help in getting this baby going. Its firing on all six cylinders and sounding monstrous.

I started with a pair of Winged C 6L6's and tungsol 12ax7's. After a half hour of playing, my keys fell on the amp and since the head wasn't finished yet, smashed one of the brand new winged C's. FML!! So for now I have a pair of JJ's in the power section.

She is sounding good. I haven't had too much time to play it lately due to life happenings but I am really excited about it. Still figuring out how to tweak everything but it all sounds awesome.

Thank you so much everyone, it is truly appreciated.

Scott

ps- i will update later when the cab is finished looking good.

Cool!! They sure are a joy.

Sorry to hear about the broken tube. I know the whole time I was using mine without a head cab, I was dreading breaking tubes.
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« Reply #23 on: November 14, 2011, 06:45:24 AM »
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« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2011, 06:47:56 AM »
The cabinet is African Padauk which is a beautiful red colour. The blonde faceplate is figured Aspen. Natural tung oil on both. Turned out amazing and I am loving it!
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« Reply #25 on: November 14, 2011, 07:05:39 AM »
beautiful cab!!
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« Reply #26 on: November 14, 2011, 03:30:07 PM »
Wow -- that looks fantastic!
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« Reply #27 on: November 14, 2011, 05:37:34 PM »
Thanks guys.
It took me and a mentor wood builder alot of time to build it. Padauk is a really dense hardwood and it was difficult to work with. It is also slightly toxic hahaha. This equals "deadly tone".  hahahaha Chair Dance
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« Reply #28 on: November 14, 2011, 07:29:07 PM »
Nice job! Smiley
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« Reply #29 on: November 14, 2011, 08:09:27 PM »
Wow, super work!!  Shocked
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