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A quick thanks to Bill Warriner for suggested mods to the Sixty-One SRT. From now on all new builds will be v6 (previously v5.2). V6 essentially has less gain (there's still plenty), a tamed reverb, tamed tremolo and a huge reduction of the inherent idle hum that was caused by the V2 (mixer) cathod...

A quick thanks to Bill Warriner for suggested mods to the Sixty-One SRT. From now on all new builds will be v6 (previously v5.2). V6 essentially has less gain (there's still plenty), a tamed reverb, tamed tremolo and a huge reduction of the inherent idle hum that was caused by the V2 (mixer) cathode...

Will this amp push the EL84 into distortion? Perhaps that is where you may hear some differences? For tech types like me I bias as per the recommendations for a combination of tube longevity & best performance (i.e.tone & power). So no more than 70% MPD for a grid (fixed) bias push-pull amp ...

I find fixing things frustrating, satisfying and cathartic. I seem to care about it more and more!
EDIT: I've just read Rog's post about mortality and can see how easily this could change.

All other things being equal then yes.

Marshmallow wrote: ↑Mon Sep 30, 2024 2:48 pm

MikeC wrote: ↑Mon Sep 30, 2024 10:16 am Does cost increase greatly per chassis getting 1x verses getting 10x?

Just a bit but not a lot. It's usually the cad processing that adds a bit more haha

Good to know

Does cost increase greatly per chassis getting 1x verses getting 10x?

The endless pursuit - high volume, hard pushed amp tone at bedroom volumes.
"She's a hard road finding the perfect woman, boy" (Speights knew it...)

Good for a modern Tele radius (9.5").
Not sure it will work for Bigsby as the strings will touch on the back of the bridge plate. You might need to file it down.
Callaham has a great Tele bridge for Bigsby that I've used. Spendy though.

Oooh, I'm keen!

Bg wrote: ↑Sun Sep 29, 2024 4:01 pm

jeremyb wrote: ↑Sun Sep 29, 2024 2:47 pm

MikeC wrote: ↑Sun Sep 29, 2024 9:21 am
Jeeze JB, just use a bloke!

Are you free Mr Humphries?

I'm free Captain Peacock!

You've all done verrrry wellll!

jeremyb wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 11:01 am Look what arrived yesterday! Will have to dig out some trannies to test it and maybe a signal generator app on my phone?!?!?

Jeeze JB, just use a bloke!

I met him once when I popped into his shop. He seemed great then but I can understand now how hard it would be to make a living as an amp tech from rented premises. P wrecks alot of decent people.

Watt tape did you use?