OHMYGAWD!!!

kenster
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OHMYGAWD!!!

« on: May 10, 2008, 01:37:31 AM »

I finished the entire mod switch-out today. On faith and faith alone I put the chassis back in the cab, hooked everything up and turned 'er on.... I DIDN'T BREAK IT!! IT WORKS!!!

Boy does it work.... These changes make an amazing difference. The Clean channel is noticeably improved, the overdrive is smoother, more buttery.... the jazz setting was a joke before, now it's my preferred setting.

The Bright switch is more Fendery, the boost switch adds usable juiciness... I'm telling y'all this is the way to go. YES!!

Those of you guys that know all this, forgive me, please. My humble efforts with a 25-watt Radio Shack soldering iron - I bought several new tools to make this project go well - have paid off big dividends.

I'm one happy camper. Thanks to Jack Z. and all of you guys here that helped supply the tidbits of knowledge to make this a very satisfying effort.

Cheers -
Ken


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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2008, 08:13:12 AM »

Well done. I'm still getting used to mine in its original state, got a gig with it on the 17th and will consider doing the mods afterwards or maybe wait until I've made my 2x12 (G12-65's). Though I am begining to be a little impatient to try these mods, but here in th UK I'm finding it difficult to source the parts from someone who I trust (I don't know a good cap from a crap one).

I think I'll email Nik and ask if he can supply a kit of parts.


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Re: OHMYGAWD!!!

« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2008, 08:39:04 AM »

A friend pointed me to this company:

http://www.conrad.com/

Perhaps they have the stuff you need. (No idea myself I can't even switch on a soldering iron )


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kenster
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« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2008, 02:38:52 PM »

hywelg,

Have you tried talking to Mouser to see if they'll ship to the UK? I just checked their site and it looks like they do International orders. You'll probably get hit with premium shipping charges but you'll get everything you need. Just be sure your BOM is complete so you only have to do it once.

Cheers -
Ken


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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2008, 05:35:53 PM »

Yeah they do, parts come to $17 and shipping is $25!! I will ask Nik if he's going to do a mod kit I think.


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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2008, 06:22:33 PM »

Hey Kenster...I'm a noob when it comes to the insides of a amp. I have just one question...are the only parts you changed the ones highlighted in red? Reason I'm asking...the parts list posted with Mouser's order number's I seem to have some overage. Thanks!!!
Kool on your new amp!!!


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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2008, 05:48:28 PM »

Hey poipounder57 -

Yes, I changed only the items I found marked in red on Jack's revised layout. I too had some extra parts, some redundancy or perhaps duplication, maybe? As some of the parts I ordered were the same but with different tolerances, I chose the ones with the tighter values. Jack posted where one of his earlier BOMs had extra items in it for a friend's amp. I used that list so I have a few items I won't be needing anytime soon.

If it turns out there are more changes that didn't get highlighted, hey, we're ahead on parts if we can use some of the same. I'm not concerned. The sonic results are worth the few extra parts. If more mods come along I figure they may come in handy then and if not, oh well... no biggie.

Cheers -
k


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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2008, 07:38:13 PM »

Thanks kenster!!! Enjoy your new OT Grin

I've been playing my OT whenever I have a chance...my day job has been keeping me pretty busy. I can't wait to hear it after the modifications.


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Re: OHMYGAWD!!!

« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2008, 12:15:17 AM »

I ordered the mod parts from Nik, $20.00 for everything shipped. They haven't shown up yet though.


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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2008, 12:21:58 AM »

Hey poipounder57 -

You'll be damn happy when you get the project done. The wife was out this afternoon so I kicked the dogs out into the backyard and let 'er rip. You really, really, really can't appreciate what this amp is all about if you can't let it all hang and get the 6L6's lightly clipping at higher volumes. It's big-smiley stuff, my friend. Grin

I also gigged the amp yesterday with a cab containing a single 12" G12-65. We played on a patio to an amused crowd that said that they could talk while we played. We try to keep volume levels quite reasonable (we do blues). Several listeners made some great comments on my playing and I attribute part of that to the OTS. While the OTS sounds unbelievable at higher volumes, it does very well at much lower levels too.

I think you get the point... the mods make a noticeable difference.

k


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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2008, 01:58:07 AM »

I really like my amps in the smiley volume zone Grin


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« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2008, 07:10:07 PM »

;DWaaHOo!!! I'm loving the mods to my OT Chair Dance

Smooth overdrive, sweeet cleans...just awesome Grin

I'm going to crank her up this morning...heck what am I doing on the computer!!! See ya'll later...I've got to warm up a pair of 6L6's Grin

Thanks for your help!!!


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