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Prototype Amp 10w SE

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Multi gain 10w see amp
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One big knob thats labelled "TOAN", job done.
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Re: Prototype Amp 10w SE

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Spread the knobs out! and horizontal inputs. Vote cast!
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GrantB wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 8:16 pm Spread the knobs out! and horizontal inputs. Vote cast!

Haha thanks! The knobs are actually quite spaced. Just using the standard dumble type knob (29mm) in the template but I don't think I'll be using these knobs.😆

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Re: Prototype Amp 10w SE

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Both look good... But I voted option 2. Had to load this page in desktop mode, my phone browser truncated the pics

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Re: Prototype Amp 10w SE

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Hi All,

Regarding reverb placement on an SE amp, Since it's a high gain amp, i'm thinking of adding a simple reverb circuit just after the preamp and before the power tube.
Has anyone added reverb just after the MV and before the power? I'm thinking of using robinette's two tube circuit tapped into the B+ connected to the last preamp tube. Any thoughts on these?

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Re: Prototype Amp 10w SE

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Hey guys, Thanks for the vote,

I went ahead with option 2.
This weekend parts arrived so I processed the chassis, board and mounted the parts (without solder) this sunday.
I also recently just got a solid core wire. Now the question is, 1. should I hook the preamp wires under the turret or 2. to the side of the turret vintage style.

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Re: Prototype Amp 10w SE

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Marshmallow wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 2:24 pm Hi All,

Regarding reverb placement on an SE amp, Since it's a high gain amp, i'm thinking of adding a simple reverb circuit just after the preamp and before the power tube.
Has anyone added reverb just after the MV and before the power? I'm thinking of using robinette's two tube circuit tapped into the B+ connected to the last preamp tube. Any thoughts on these?
Perhaps an FX loop would be more flexible ?
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Looks great, any progress yet?
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Option 2, 1 looks messy.
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Re: Prototype Amp 10w SE

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GrantB wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 8:16 pm Spread the knobs out! and horizontal inputs. Vote cast!
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So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Re: Prototype Amp 10w SE

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Bg wrote: Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:25 pm
GrantB wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 8:16 pm Spread the knobs out! and horizontal inputs. Vote cast!
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jeremyb wrote: Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:31 pm
Bg wrote: Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:25 pm
GrantB wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 8:16 pm Spread the knobs out! and horizontal inputs. Vote cast!
JB, are you not well?
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Re: Prototype Amp 10w SE

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sizzlingbadger wrote: Thu Jun 16, 2022 5:13 pm
Marshmallow wrote: Wed Jun 01, 2022 2:24 pm Hi All,

Regarding reverb placement on an SE amp, Since it's a high gain amp, i'm thinking of adding a simple reverb circuit just after the preamp and before the power tube.
Has anyone added reverb just after the MV and before the power? I'm thinking of using robinette's two tube circuit tapped into the B+ connected to the last preamp tube. Any thoughts on these?
Perhaps an FX loop would be more flexible ?
Decided to add both.

I've been looking into this stuff today, a person suggested to use a dual triode for my next build to make up for the missing inverter.. Add depth control and presence etc.

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Re: Prototype Amp 10w SE

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I prefer FX loops pre master volume. It keeps the amp quieter at lower volumes and makes using looper/ drum pedals easier as you control their output along with the guitar signal.
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