Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?

[NZTone.e]

Does it count as in the mail if I picked it up myself on a 7 hour round trip to Tauranga and back?

Got a 1988 Marshall 1960a with the white label T75s (my favourite speaker). It's beat to hell so you know it's good, and the car smells like a damp garage now, so you know it's doubly good. 80% of the screws are rusted and unusable, the tolex is hanging off, the grille cloth is ripped and theirs no logos anymore, but it sounds glorious.

Ha funny, almost bought that but the Mrs wouldn’t have it in the lounge!

What about having the cab in the lounge though?

Angled front, handles on both sides, almost like something to lean over…didn’t think of that did she…

[Olderama]

Been on the waiting list so this morning got the email saying in stock and hit it
First venture into Artist and baritone

[MikeC]

Been on the waiting list so this morning got the email saying in stock and hit it
First venture into Artist and baritone

Nice, an offset! I was recently schooled on the definition!!

[jhyang549]

I've been on the fence on buying a Harley Benton Fusion model for a long time (due to the high shipping costs and pain involved if I need to return it).

But I wanted a guitar with a double-locking tremolo (and stainless steel frets) so I went ahead and ordered their Fusion 3 FR EB model.

Despite it being shipped from Germany (to USA then to Aussie then finally to NZ), I am very happy with the fact that it arrived almost completely set up. It was almost in tune as well! The only thing I had to do was just some slight intonation tweaks.

Weighs at a not-so-light 3.8KG but the strap I ordered for it really helps.

The Roswell HAF pickups sound fine to me. I thought I would need to replace them but I like them a lot.

There is a finish crack near the volume knob but it doesn't bother me. The specs I'm getting with this guitar at the price I've paid (including the high shipping fee) is still a lot for the money.

I totally expected to have Ramsay work his magic in terms of setup but I was very pleasantly surprised. Plays amazing for me now.

Now I can do crazy whammy stuff without having to retune afterwards! Very happy with the guitar.

[robthemac]

Weber Mini Mass attenuator. I have two non-MV amps that sound great with a bit of heat in the tubes. Be interested to see if it sounds any different to the BrakeLite clone I have currently.

Also have a second mechanical keyboard incoming. Need something small and wireless to take in my backpack. Limited colour options so went with the goofy option. https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/p ... ink-switch

Lots going out. Three pedals. Effects switcher. Old mechanical keyboard. Busy week.

[TmcB]

Weber Mini Mass attenuator. I have two non-MV amps that sound great with a bit of heat in the tubes. Be interested to see if it sounds any different to the BrakeLite clone I have currently.

Also have a second mechanical keyboard incoming. Need something small and wireless to take in my backpack. Limited colour options so went with the goofy option. https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/p ... ink-switch

Lots going out. Three pedals. Effects switcher. Old mechanical keyboard. Busy week.

25w? Was watching that but really need the 50w

[robthemac]

Weber Mini Mass attenuator. I have two non-MV amps that sound great with a bit of heat in the tubes. Be interested to see if it sounds any different to the BrakeLite clone I have currently.

Also have a second mechanical keyboard incoming. Need something small and wireless to take in my backpack. Limited colour options so went with the goofy option. https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/p ... ink-switch

Lots going out. Three pedals. Effects switcher. Old mechanical keyboard. Busy week.

25w? Was watching that but really need the 50w

Yeah, I have 18W and 22W amps that I'm using with it so should be ok. I know they're probably putting out more power than they say on the tin, but looks like the Mass Mini has been used with these power levels before without issue.

And at $120 was hard to say no.

[Olderama]

Been on the waiting list so this morning got the email saying in stock and hit it
First venture into Artist and baritone

Bloody hell it's arrived already
Plays nicely and feels very comfortable

Nice one Artist

[Starfire]

Way Huge Red Llama and an EP Booster clone.

Also an AC10 that I scored for cheap. Been wanting to hear how the Jazzmaster sounds through something Voxy. Cheers to JB for picking it up!

[dayl]

I have a Suhr SSH+ Bridge / SSV neck combo on the way.

I've never used them but have read some great reviews, so looking forward to giving them a try.

[Aquila Rossa]

I bought an unpopulated Trinity Amps 18 watt turret board from somebody here about ten years ago. I finally ordered the parts to do something with it, plus some spares for my Plexi clone. They just arrived from Valve Storm in the US.

The nephew is keen to solder it all. Good, because I am not quite as keen. He is a jewelry apprentice and has almost done his time, so has the patience for fiddly stuff like this. He seems to enjoy thing soldering things for guitar and amps, so I may as well encourage it. Depending on results, I might order a chassis and stuff.

I ordered a (supposedly) LCR capable multimeter from Dick Smith almost a week before ordering these from the USA three weeks ago. It was in stock they said. I need to to measure resistors, because I am too colour blind to read the colour codes. The multi-meter is still awaiting international departure from Sydney. The last time I will ever order from them I guess.

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[MikeC]

I've built a few of these and have used a standard Plexi chassis. Which actual model is the amp?

[Aquila Rossa]

I've built a few of these and have used a standard Plexi chassis. Which actual model is the amp?

The turret board is Trinity Amps 18 watt 'Plexi'. Looks like a JMP 1974 'TMB' for the most part to me and the board has the same turret layout between every version of 18 watter they do it seems. I still need to compare layouts and have not 100% made my mind up what kind to do, but all the parts I ordered should cover most of the options.
I'd actually prefer to do more of a Superlead curcuit in 18 watts format, but that's well above my pay grade (I have only done little things to amps, but never a full build -- I am not sure I want to yet -- it depends if the lad turns out to be as keen on it as he seems now). Documentation and parts for a TMB is far easier to get hold of too I guess -- rather than some mish-mash custom build.

[MikeC]

I've built this one and have full schematics etc - the Trinity "Custom Plexi". I included VRM.
But I think you need to have experience, especially for power up/testing etc.

Custom Plexi

The Marshall 1959 Super Lead was made famous by: Townsend, Clapton, Hendrix, Young, Van Halen, Page, Gibbons and more. Want to crank it up and Rock and Roll to some Classic, vintage Marshall? The Trinity Amps Custom Plexi is authentic to the Marshall Super Lead Plexi and it does sound excellent. It has the Classic Marshall tone and crunch in a usable 18 watt package.
12AX7 preamps, TMB tone stack and Phase Inverter are identically voiced to the Plexi Super Lead.
1 Watt Carbon Film resistors are used throughout the sound chain to minimize noise.
The amp does not need to use negative feedback.
Running at 390V, with an octal socket based solid state rectifier, the power section is powered by two cathode biased JJ 6V6Ss. The original was fixed bias but because the Trinity Amps Custom Plexi is cathode biased, the rectifier can be swapped out for a 5AR4 for lower voltage to ‘brown’ out the sound and give it a more compressed feel.
The fat switch fattens it up the TMB channel and increases the sound spectrum.
Get the Classic Marshall tone you’ve heard a million times!

[MikeC]

Have you got transformers, valve bases etc?