What Amp would you buy? I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. 30-50W should be enough right?
It would depend on the type of music and the loudness of the band and so forth. But probably a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, used could be had for that amount. New, I guess a Fender Blues Jr. But an all tube Vox, if you could find one for $500 would be a good choice too. (They usually go for more, I believe). If you are into Marshall sound, a Marshall JCM800 combo would be nice, but again, I think its above the $500. I’d stay away from anything not all tube (meaning it has power tubes and preamp tubes). Look on Ebay, there are LOTS.
> It would depend on the type of music and the loudness of the band and > so forth. But probably a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, used could be had for > that amount. New, I guess a Fender Blues Jr. > But an all tube Vox, if you could find one for $500 would be a good > choice too. (They usually go for more, I believe). > If you are into Marshall sound, a Marshall JCM800 combo would be nice, > but again, I think its above the $500. > I’d stay away from anything not all tube (meaning it has power tubes > and preamp tubes). > Look on Ebay, there are LOTS.
I’m into rock n roll / retro vintage style. Doing a lot of Beatles / Doors / Floyd / Coldplay style. I use a Parker PM-20 (2 hum) and a digitech RP200 FX pedal as of now. Thanks for the reply.
If you can extend your budget to $599, and you can buy the Vox AC-15 reissue. Its not a handwired clone of the old days or anything, but it is a GREAT sounding amp with that Vox mojo for sure. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > What Amp would you buy? > I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know > much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some > Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. > 30-50W should be enough right?
> If you can extend your budget to $599, and you can buy the Vox AC-15 > reissue. Its not a handwired clone of the old days or anything, but it > is a GREAT sounding amp with that Vox mojo for sure. > What Amp would you buy? > I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know > much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some > Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. > 30-50W should be enough right?
But is 15W enough for shows? I’m doing small gigs for now. And I play with a drummer/bassist /guitarist so I don’t want to be overpowered.
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> If you can extend your budget to $599, and you can buy the Vox AC-15 > reissue. Its not a handwired clone of the old days or anything, but it > is a GREAT sounding amp with that Vox mojo for sure. > > What Amp would you buy? > > I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know > > much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some > > Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. > > 30-50W should be enough right? > But is 15W enough for shows? I’m doing small gigs for now. And I play > with a drummer/bassist /guitarist so I don’t want to be overpowered.
I just found this http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AC30CC1 A bit more than 500, but if the price drop is true, that’s a bargain.
well you wont get a real vox for $500 the real vox was made in england and is a tube amp. you dont want a fake vox made in sepulvita california cause its just a junkie amp with a vox nameplate, you dont want a reissue vox cause it dont sound like a real one. and it certainly ain’t made like a real one. but if you can get a real made in england vox, and have it reworked, you will have a jem. the real vox amps are the most killer sounding amps. the real vox amps sound sweet and smooth, AC 30, 60, 100, 120 are what you should look for. the AC 120 is my favorite, and can stand with a marshall super lead anytime. identify this amp by the first preamp tube its 6C5. the output is 4 X EL34. I think this is the best designed best sounding guitar amp ever made. and let me tell ya ive tried them ALL. these amps sing like the angles in heaven.
> What Amp would you buy? > I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know > much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some > Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. > 30-50W should be enough right?
I’d probably keep saving until I had $700 to $1,000 or so for a used Mesa Mark combo, a used single channel all tube Marshall combo, a silver face Super Reverb or Deluxe Reverb, or a new Vox CC series (but read about circuit board design issues). In the mean time, I’d check local craigslist at least twice a day for something that looked interesting at the $500 level.
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->>If you can extend your budget to $599, and you can buy the Vox AC-15 >>reissue. Its not a handwired clone of the old days or anything, but it >>is a GREAT sounding amp with that Vox mojo for sure. >>>What Amp would you buy? >>>I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know >>>much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some >>>Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. >>>30-50W should be enough right? >But is 15W enough for shows? I’m doing small gigs for now. And I play >with a drummer/bassist /guitarist so I don’t want to be overpowered. > I just found this http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AC30CC1 > A bit more than 500, but if the price drop is true, that’s a bargain.
THAT is not a bad deal! But do read up on the "odd tones" that some people complain about. Possibly bad board layout. But other guys will say that all Voxes suffer from oddities like this. I’d want to hear it with a single 12 before buying. And I’d remember that this is a Chinese amp, with a possible board layout issue. Still, looks like a contender to me, if it’s gotta be a new amp.
>But is 15W enough for shows? I’m doing small gigs for now. And I play >with a drummer/bassist /guitarist so I don’t want to be overpowered.
15 watts is plenty enough for "shows," it’s what I use. No matter what the venue I put it on an amp stand. For the occasional large hall the amp becomes my stage monitor and the sound system does the rest. My 15 watt amp easily keeps up with the stage level of three and four piece (meaning loud!) horn sections. Tejas Pedro
I think you’ll find that 15 watts is really loud, HOWever, that deal on the AC30 is very good. If you can afford $700, go for it. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > If you can extend your budget to $599, and you can buy the Vox AC-15 > reissue. Its not a handwired clone of the old days or anything, but it > is a GREAT sounding amp with that Vox mojo for sure. > What Amp would you buy? > I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know > much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some > Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. > 30-50W should be enough right?
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I think you’ll find that 15 watts is really loud, HOWever, that deal on > the AC30 is very good. If you can afford $700, go for it. > If you can extend your budget to $599, and you can buy the Vox AC-15 > reissue. Its not a handwired clone of the old days or anything, but it > is a GREAT sounding amp with that Vox mojo for sure. >> What Amp would you buy? >> I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know >> much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some >> Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. >> 30-50W should be enough right?
This is so confusing. Old vox, new vox. I’d like to find a used one from england, but I don’t know where to search for. I live in Canada, and I tried www.lespuces.com montreal.kijiji.ca ebay.ca Maybe I could find one in a pawn shop…
>This is so confusing. Old vox, new vox. I’d like to find a used one >from england, but I don’t know where to search for. I live in Canada, >and I tried
In all reality, one cannot mistake today’s VOX for OldFartDays <.com> era of Vox. Today’s VOX is a better designed (due to the Korg tie) type of 2006 designed amp. But, they also have the advantage of ties with Marshall (AKA: KORG), so the number of people involved with VOX have the know how of Marshall to make VOX better then Crate. No Brainer. You can find old US/Thomas VOX that has NO more ties to UK VOX then today’s AC-15 has to the OLD FART AC-15, that only needed a ‘tone’ switch, but has the sweetest Tremolo, that to GET that AWESOME tremolo, it took 3 tubes, and power amp design changes.. …The 60’s AC30’s adapted the same tremolo design, but for less money, and less sound quality. Those who love an AC30 may not of (since so few survived) played the AC100 MKI which was an 4-EL34’s, no NFB, Cath bias, and fucking burn’t reality. An AC30 on both ACID and ROIDS. For about 30 mins. Then smoke because of cheap parts, small cab, no air, etc. Like the Univox 1501..Zep’s bass player: "..great 4 about 10 mins, then get the 360’s.." I own both, 1 with a dead PT. But when the AC100 worked, it drove 2-4-12" with 80-watts of REAL cath/biased Class-A1 power. THAT amp was what the Beatles toured with, till amp died..then Thomas Organ.. ..you can guess the rest.. UK Vox has some REAL AWESOME designed SS amps that sound nothing like the US/Thomas amps. Few survive.. Vox made SS/Tube HYBRIDS (SS front end, 4-KT88 output stage) where, if you find the schematics (I have them…yuk yuk yuk) U hare an Harvard Masters on paper..a ‘Vincent’.. The Vox Book will explain.. At one time, one could of bought the rights to VOX for $50k. Hiwatt went for about $500k. Gibson was ‘refused’ for millions. Wanna buy Plush? HOW much $$$ is the ransom for Sunn..?? Korg has done well with Vox, mainly cause they know the shit, and have close ties with Marshall. Not like SLM rape’g Ampeg. Criminal.. JJTj I am frolicsome, I am easy, Good tempered and free, And I don’t give a single pin’ me boys What the world thinks of me.
> >This is so confusing. Old vox, new vox. I’d like to find a used one >from england, but I don’t know where to search for. I live in Canada, >and I tried
you need clairification real vox amps were made in england you should buy these, although they are hard to find, keep looking the crap vox was made in california this includes the solid state/tube hybrids. these amps are junk, dont buy them. the new vox only has the name these are nothing like the real ones although the cabinet is made to look the same, its not the same amp. dont buy these either. the only real vox is a made in england vox AC 30,60,100,120 these amps kick ass. keep looking… mesa boogie amps are a waste of money. I would never buy one. noisy, unreliable, they dont last. are we clear now?
no..I answered to the post, but let’s go on: > >This is so confusing. Old vox, new vox. I’d like to find a used one > >from england, but I don’t know where to search for. I live in Canada, > >and I tried
Spend $30 bucks and buy the Vox Story, get religion. Really, it’s so easy. Doyle’s book on Marshall, n the Ampeg book. MoJo History is so easy to learn, do it or be sold too…to…again.. >you need clairification >real vox amps were made in england >you should buy these, although they >are hard to find, keep looking
Well, the 1st Vox was UK, but yes, hunt them out 4 $$$$$ >the crap vox was made in california >this includes the solid state/tube >hybrids. these amps are junk, dont >buy them.
I never said such spew, and the person who wrote it has no clue. The T/Organ stuff, for what it was made to do, fuckin’ kicked ass on more hard luck tours then said poster watch’s UTube over. Times were hard then, no Anvil cases, no roadies, 7 bands, 1 bus. Ask T/Petty why he loved the SS/Thomas Organ Vox. It was NEVER ment to be a clone of the UK stuff, even the SS UK stuff, which is a shame, cause the SS UK stuff was 100000 times what US Vox was ment to be. All that ‘Tone-X’ bass coil tone’d stuff, was UK. THINK !! Thomas Organ did NOT need any clues how to build tone circuits. THEY knew that Vox UK had all the bells ready to ring. And adapted it to SS..the best they could. >the new vox only has the name >these are nothing like the real ones >although the cabinet is made to look >the same, its not the same amp. >dont buy these either.
IF you are talking about 2006/7 ‘VOX’, yes. In the past, said truth was done in less degrees. In fact, when I worked for Pr1mo, the UK VOX ‘Concert’ line was made to NOT look like old Vox, and the dreaded ‘Venue’ line (although a great SS design) was no MoJo Vox. >the only real vox is a made in >england vox AC 30,60,100,120 >these amps kick ass. keep looking…
You ever play a AC120? I have one, dead in cab now, but it’s a killer Twin nuker’. That ‘DIST’ control involves the power amp, and final after EQ clipping that is FRAGILE, but fuck’in killer. Play a V125? Great cab, hell to the bells power. >mesa boogie amps are a waste of >money. I would never buy one. >noisy, unreliable, they dont last.
Well, ya ever play a MkIIB ? With that stupid noisy FETRON 1st stage, and TCR530?? preamp boinkers? GREAT amp. I know someone who has one, stock RCA 6L6’s, and is the loudest 1-12" I ever heard in my life. JBL Orange D120f. >are we clear now?
Well, I have been clear since Mesa sent me the original MkIIb <now yellow-ing> schematic. I also know not to speak for others when you are not them, and have no clue. JJTj I have always lived in a mansion On the other side of the moon. …where… I always keep a unicorn Cause I never sing out of tune. ..well… I could tell you that the grass ….is really greener… On the other side of the hill, But I can’t communicate with you And I guess I never will.
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I have a Marshall DSL 401 that’s gonna be for sale soon. Go for a bit more than $500 probably but not a whole lot more. It’s been a great amp gigged with it lots. Highly recommend one of those. Only reason I’m selling is I just got a Koch and don’t need another combo. 40 watts, lots of power, pretty good clean tone, a great dirt sounds. Plugged in to a cab, it get’s really good. Guitpicker,
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> What Amp would you buy? > I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know > much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some > Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. > 30-50W should be enough right?
$500 ain’t gonna buy you Vintage Vox easy, these days, UK or US (USUK?), nor will it buy you AC30-land. At that price point, buy whatever amp sounds good and forget MoJo. JJTj
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > If you can extend your budget to $599, and you can buy the Vox AC-15 > > reissue. Its not a handwired clone of the old days or anything, but it > > is a GREAT sounding amp with that Vox mojo for sure. > > > What Amp would you buy? > > > I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know > > > much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some > > > Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. > > > 30-50W should be enough right? > But is 15W enough for shows? I’m doing small gigs for now. And I play > with a drummer/bassist /guitarist so I don’t want to be overpowered. >I just found this http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AC30CC1 >A bit more than 500, but if the price drop is true, that’s a bargain.
I’d consider this: http://www.zzounds.com/item–TCHTM60 or this: http://www.zzounds.com/item–FEN0213202000 Both a little extra but…… If you want tube but want to still save money you could try this but it is Chinese: http://www.zzounds.com/item–PEVVKING112 I think that is one of the least expensive tube amps out there. Versatile (so they say) but it has a printed board. Could be okay, could be trouble. A used Classic 30 should be okay too. My son has one and has no issues with it. I also bought a used Fender Blues Jr for about $300 cdn It’s a good amp, especially with an overdrive pedal in front of it. — Bob Mann 85 K100RS (traded for…) 04 FXD Stage 1(traded for…) 04 FLHTCUI 95" Stage 3
> What Amp would you buy? > I’m looking for VOX amps, but I’m not an amp freak, so I don’t know > much except the other amps than AC-30. I also checked out some > Marshall. I’d like a good output for gigs/shows and preferably tube. > 30-50W should be enough right?
Sad assed premise question. ;-)
> JJTj
Joey T. 
>mesa boogie amps are a waste of >money. I would never buy one. >noisy, unreliable, they dont last.
Rumor has it that soundwise Mesa’s Lone Star Special is a very special amp, but only time can and will reveal the truth about its reliability. Nonetheless next time I’m up in Austin if I can find one to try I probably will. Have you played through a Lone Star Special? Whaddaya think? About how it sounds, that is. Way too soon to know about reliability. Tejas Pedro
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> mesa boogie amps are a waste of > money. I would never buy one. > noisy, unreliable, they dont last. > Rumor has it that soundwise Mesa’s Lone Star Special is a very > special amp, but only time can and will reveal the truth about its > reliability. Nonetheless next time I’m up in Austin if I can find one > to try I probably will. > Have you played through a Lone Star Special? Whaddaya think? About > how it sounds, that is. Way too soon to know about reliability. > Tejas Pedro
Yes I have. It is incredibly versatile and sounds like the soul of Rock and roll. mvm
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Does anyone make a a/b/c/d switch box or have any plans for one online?
>Does anyone make a a/b/c/d switch box or have any plans for one online?
I think Boss builds something. A few other companies have them. I adopted a Lord Valve design to make a box that switches between two effect loops. That’s all mine does http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_bottom.jpg http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_insides.jpg http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_top.jpg Slips my mind what those resistors are, but you can look at the stuff on the disk on the disk LV sends with his tube or parts orders. That’s a Hammond 1590BB box, a Carling DPDT stomp switch, and Switchcraft jacks. You can do more complex things if you feel like wiring them up. I was getting all sorts of suggestions from people about what I *could* do, but this is all I was looking for at the time I stuck it together. Pete
Thanks for the reply, I’ll check that out. I found the Boss LS-2 but it seems to only support a/b. What I want is exactly this, but not so expensive ($225), and it doesn’t need the volume controls, just straight a-b-c-d. I could even live with it not being "noiseless" (though that would be nicer) Voodoo Lab Amp Selector 4-Way A/B Box http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Voodoo-Lab-Amp-Selector?sku=15… http://www.americanmusical.com/item–i-VOO-AS–brand-355.html What kind of parts would I need to build something like this? Is it possible with mechanical switches (ie not using relays or knowing electronics) ? Thanks – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Does anyone make a a/b/c/d switch box or have any plans for one online? > I think Boss builds something. A few other companies have them. > I adopted a Lord Valve design to make a box that switches between two > effect loops. That’s all mine does > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_bottom.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_insides.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_top.jpg > Slips my mind what those resistors are, but you can look at the stuff > on the disk on the disk LV sends with his tube or parts orders. > That’s a Hammond 1590BB box, a Carling DPDT stomp switch, and > Switchcraft jacks. > You can do more complex things if you feel like wiring them up. I was > getting all sorts of suggestions from people about what I *could* do, > but this is all I was looking for at the time I stuck it together. > Pete
check out www.lehle.com PMG schrieb: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Does anyone make a a/b/c/d switch box or have any plans for one online? > I think Boss builds something. A few other companies have them. > I adopted a Lord Valve design to make a box that switches between two > effect loops. That’s all mine does > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_bottom.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_insides.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_top.jpg > Slips my mind what those resistors are, but you can look at the stuff > on the disk on the disk LV sends with his tube or parts orders. > That’s a Hammond 1590BB box, a Carling DPDT stomp switch, and > Switchcraft jacks. > You can do more complex things if you feel like wiring them up. I was > getting all sorts of suggestions from people about what I *could* do, > but this is all I was looking for at the time I stuck it together. > Pete
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Does anyone make a a/b/c/d switch box or have any plans for one online? > I think Boss builds something. A few other companies have them. > I adopted a Lord Valve design to make a box that switches between two > effect loops. That’s all mine does > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_bottom.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_insides.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_top.jpg > Slips my mind what those resistors are, (snip)
1Meg ohm. To prevent or limit pops upon switch transitions, these provide a constant ground reference as opposed to allowing open lines to float. OT, but since yer talking pedal builds, here’s a couple that I slapped together when I used to have more time: (fuzztone variants) http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/JRat/FZ1.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/JRat/FF3.jpg bk
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Thanks for the reply, I’ll check that out. >I found the Boss LS-2 but it seems to only support a/b. >What I want is exactly this, but not so expensive ($225), and it >doesn’t need the volume controls, just straight a-b-c-d. I could even >live with it not being "noiseless" (though that would be nicer) >Voodoo Lab Amp Selector 4-Way A/B Box > http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Voodoo-Lab-Amp-Selector?sku=15… > http://www.americanmusical.com/item–i-VOO-AS–brand-355.html >What kind of parts would I need to build something like this? >Is it possible with mechanical switches (ie not using relays or knowing >electronics) ? >Thanks
You need to ask a stompbox expert how to do something like that. I could probably figure out how to build something to do most of what the Voodoo switchbox does, but I’d have spend time designing it, and then test what I designed, so…. it ain’t gonna happen. The Voodoo box mentions "Silent switching" though, so that probably means that it’s using electronic switching. It’s stomp switches probably only require a light touch to trip them, and you have to put you foot into a Carling switch to make it work. You might try asking at one of the AX84 forums http://www.ax84.com/ or maybe one of Aron’s Stompbox forums. What I did didn’t really require much expertise at all. Just a few good parts and the ability to solder relatively well. Pete – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> >Does anyone make a a/b/c/d switch box or have any plans for one online? > I think Boss builds something. A few other companies have them. > I adopted a Lord Valve design to make a box that switches between two > effect loops. That’s all mine does > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_bottom.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_insides.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_top.jpg > Slips my mind what those resistors are, but you can look at the stuff > on the disk on the disk LV sends with his tube or parts orders. > That’s a Hammond 1590BB box, a Carling DPDT stomp switch, and > Switchcraft jacks. > You can do more complex things if you feel like wiring them up. I was > getting all sorts of suggestions from people about what I *could* do, > but this is all I was looking for at the time I stuck it together. > Pete
> Does anyone make a a/b/c/d switch box or have any plans for one online?
Analog Mike (www.analogman.com/) will make you anything you like, to your specs. He made me a switch box and it’s great. If you email him, he’ll send you info on your choice of boxes, switches, prices… everything you need to know. He does very good work and I highly recommend him.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> >Does anyone make a a/b/c/d switch box or have any plans for one online? > I think Boss builds something. A few other companies have them. > I adopted a Lord Valve design to make a box that switches between two > effect loops. That’s all mine does > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_bottom.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_insides.jpg > http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/looper_top.jpg > Slips my mind what those resistors are, (snip) >1Meg ohm. To prevent or limit >pops upon switch transitions, >these provide a constant ground >reference as opposed to allowing >open lines to float. >OT, but since yer talking pedal >builds, here’s a couple that I >slapped together when I used to >have more time: (fuzztone variants) >http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/JRat/FZ1.jpg >http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/JRat/FF3.jpg >bk
Looks good. I’ve only done a couple pedal builds. This is my second one, based on the Rangemaster circuit: http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/GAS_Range/GASrange_inside.jpg http://amplifyer.home.comcast.net/GAS_Range/RangeMstr_front.jpg Easiest thing to do was polish at the box a bit to give it that Uncle Martin’s space ship look. I’ll probably gut my Dunlop Fuzzface eventually and build something on a perfboard that’s more useful for that.
Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play only a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my guitar. Thanks Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
Champ?
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking > for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play only > a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my guitar. > Thanks > Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
Hi, I build a small single ended EL34 head that I sell for right around $500.00. It puts out 11 clean watts, but can also deliver a real find over drive sound if desired. I use one all the time simply because I like the tone of the little amp. It is built very tough and designed to be played very hard. The transformers stay relatively cool since they are quite large for such an amp. These amps are all new, not something made out of used parts of a junk box. I just plain like working with tube amps and designed and built several of these because I was totally frustrated with the present batch of commercial offerings. You can check it out at my website is at: http://home.alltel.net/wbittle1 Bill Bittle – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking > for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play only > a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my guitar. > Thanks > Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
Fender Pro Junior of Fender Blues Jr. Great amps!
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Champ? >Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox >Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking >for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play > only >a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my guitar. >Thanks >Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
Just curious…why no Peavey?
> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking > for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play only > a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my guitar. > Thanks > Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
Build a Gilmore Jr. Modify it for use with ECC99 as the power tube. The mod couldn’t be easier. Just wire the tube socket for a 12v tube instead of a 6v tube. You’ll love it. You can dime it and still have a conversation with someone, well, almost. It depends on what speaker you use. IMO, a great pick for what you describe. The ECC99 in place of the 6n1p tube gives the amp a lot of clean headroom and some nice OD when wide open. Regards, Phil
> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking > for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play > only a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my > guitar. > Thanks > Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
MF has lowered the price on the Epiphone Galaxie 10 to $139 in the new sale flier. Their website states $149 which is still the cheapest tube amp around. Nice cleans. Harsh distortion IMO but I’ve heard with a tube change it sweetens up a bit.
>Build a Gilmore Jr.
how? The trannies specs are unknown. You must buy the kit. Or do you something more? Which other simple single ended low wattage tube amp could you suggest to build? Marco Baldovin www.whitewave.it
The Gilmore Jr is a push-pull circuit, actually, but you might find the poweer level a bit limited. For something else, you might look here: https://weberspeakerscom.secure.powweb.com/store/kitord_r.htm Scroll down to 5F1A kit. That’s a Champ with 10" speaker for under $400 If you hope to build from piecemeal parts rather than a kit, don’t expect it to be cheaper unless you already have some parts on hand. Jeff
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Build a Gilmore Jr. > how? The trannies specs are unknown. You must buy the kit. Or do you > something more? > Which other simple single ended low wattage tube amp could you suggest > to build? > Marco Baldovin > www.whitewave.it
> Fender Pro Junior of Fender Blues Jr. Great amps!
Except that he said bedroom amp. A Champ would be a great choice. See ya, John
> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking > for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play only > a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my guitar. > Thanks > Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
Hi, Checked Songworks 3350LT? My boy got one used and it sounds dynamite. www.songworks.com. A cube weighing 10 pounds. You can even jam with it. Not 100% tube but worth trying. Tony
> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well.
If you have the Valvetronics, and like it, why not just dial the power down to the minimum (1/2 watt) for bedroom use and save yourself the money?
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Champ? >>Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox >>Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not >>looking >>for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play > only >>a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my >>guitar. >>Thanks >>Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s). > Just curious…why no Peavey?
Because I’ve owned a couple and didn’t care for them.
Hi Marco,
>Build a Gilmore Jr. > how? The trannies specs are unknown. You must buy the kit. Or do you > something more?
Yes, specs unknown, you need to buy the kit! Or you can probably get one already built for an additional cost. It is a push-pull amp. > Which other simple single ended low wattage tube amp could you suggest > to build?
The obvious SE to me are Fender Champ, either 5F1 or AA764. That new Gibson GA5 is a real nice SE for a store bought thing and not a terrible price at about $500. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Marco Baldovin > www.whitewave.it
> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. > If you have the Valvetronics, and like it, why not just dial the power > down to the minimum (1/2 watt) for bedroom use and save yourself the > money?
I do like the Valvetronics and it is good at what it does, maybe the best. However, regardless of how close they get, these modeling amp’s still do not have the warmth, feel and response of a good tube amp. I don’t need allot of power but I’m looking to get a good clean and distorted sound for the home, which is the only place I play. Thanks
… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->>>Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox >>>Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not >>>looking >>>for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play >> only >>>a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my >>>guitar. >>>Thanks >>>Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s). > Just curious…why no Peavey? > Because I’ve owned a couple and didn’t care for them.
Have you tried one of the Classic series? If your experience is with a TNT, or Musician series, I can understand… I can highly recommend a Classic 20 as a bedroom amp… it is a Peavey, and out of production, but a used example would go for about $250… here’s a few on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38076&item=730… Weber speaker! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38076&item=730… Notice ‘no local pickup’ and $30 shipping. Really, this amp has enough guts for live gigging, with a professional PA (good monitors). Big attraction is good grind at low levels… headphone jack, too. __ Steve .
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox >> Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. > If you have the Valvetronics, and like it, why not just dial the power > down to the minimum (1/2 watt) for bedroom use and save yourself the > money? > I do like the Valvetronics and it is good at what it does, maybe the best. > However, regardless of how close they get, these modeling amp’s still do not > have the warmth, feel and response of a good tube amp. I don’t need allot > of power but I’m looking to get a good clean and distorted sound for the > home, which is the only place I play. > Thanks
Clean: Gilmore Jr. with ECC99 power tube. Unlimited clean from about 1-9. Dirty: Glimore Jr. with ECC99 power tube and a pedal. You can’t beat it. Low volume, good tone. You’ll get a good range of response with the pedal. Jack, I only play at home, too, and this is to one for when the family is at home. For when I’m alone, I just built a 5e3. It rattles the windows in my study. Ooohhh yeah! Regards, Phil
You might check out an Electar Tube 10. Its a small all tube combo. It comes with a pre-amp out plug (you can run this thing through a bigger, more powerful amp-even a solid state one), and a 4 ohm exstension speaker plug.Single channel and no reverb. I liked mine enough to have taken it to an upholsery shop and had a cover made for it. They sell new only from www.musicyo.com. They are waiting for more right now. You can almost always find one or two on ebay. Check the reviews at www.harmony-central.com. I got mine brand new, but it was a dent and scratch one for about $65.00 plus freight.These amps are somehow tied up with Gibson-Epiphone. I think they have better features than the Galaxie amps. Many have driven a two-ten, or two twelve cabinet with them, and they really put out some sound. There is also that little Les Paul tube amp (I think thats what its called), but it sells for almost $500.00. Good luck with your choice, Jon Neet
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox >Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking >for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play >only a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my >guitar. >Thanks >Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s). > MF has lowered the price on the Epiphone Galaxie 10 to $139 in the new sale > flier. Their website states $149 which is still the cheapest tube amp > around. Nice cleans. Harsh distortion IMO but I’ve heard with a tube change > it sweetens up a bit.
I tested one of these out at the local GC. If I were specifically shopping for a -practice- amp, it would be hard to not buy one of these. You might find something better for twice the money or more, but come on. A PRACTICE amp. Pony up $140 and rock out without bothering the neighbors.
here’s a pic of my bedroom amp http://www.citlink.net/~edmnels/bedroomamp.jpg to get over everything else going on in there. Sounds excellent with my strat. The amp only weighs 30lbs….just a little more for the speaker cabs. ERic
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking > for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play > only a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my > guitar. > Thanks > Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
Oh ya, almost forgot my other bedroom amp http://www.citlink.net/~edmnels/bedroomamp2.jpg Sometimes I play them in stereo during wild parties when the trouser snake is getting ready for a 2nd or 3rd go-round. ERic
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking > for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play > only a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my > guitar. > Thanks > Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. Not looking > for a lead map, I play rhythm with a few small rifts thrown and I play only > a Tele Deluxe and am looking for something that works well with my guitar. > Thanks > Oh, yeah. And would like to stay below $500 (No Peavey’s).
Fender Blues Jr. Chris
> > Fender Pro Junior of Fender Blues Jr. Great amps! > Except that he said bedroom amp. A Champ would be a great choice. > See ya, > John
John They don’t make tube Champs anymore. Chris
> > Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. > If you have the Valvetronics, and like it, why not just dial the power > down to the minimum (1/2 watt) for bedroom use and save yourself the > money?
Or you could do what we used to do in the olden days and turn the knob marked "volume" down. Chris
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> >> Looking for a good small tube amp for home use only. I have a Vox > >> Valvetronix’s, but I’d like to have a small tube amp as well. > > If you have the Valvetronics, and like it, why not just dial the power > > down to the minimum (1/2 watt) for bedroom use and save yourself the > > money? > I do like the Valvetronics and it is good at what it does, maybe the best. > However, regardless of how close they get, these modeling amp’s still do > not > have the warmth, feel and response of a good tube amp. I don’t need allot > of power but I’m looking to get a good clean and distorted sound for the > home, which is the only place I play. > Thanks > Clean: Gilmore Jr. with ECC99 power tube. Unlimited clean from about 1-9. > Dirty: Glimore Jr. with ECC99 power tube and a pedal. > You can’t beat it. Low volume, good tone. You’ll get a good range of > response with the pedal. > Jack, I only play at home, too, and this is to one for when the family is at > home. > For when I’m alone, I just built a 5e3. It rattles the windows in my study. > Ooohhh yeah! > Regards, > Phil
Phil Not everyone knows how to build an amp you know? To me that kind of recommendation is like if someone asked me what kind of car to get and you replied "build your own!" Chris
I believe this news group has been attacked through the uploadng of (so far) 23 Megabytes of .pdf files, the latest I can see consisting of 55 portions of a maintenance manual. My news server appears to have stopped at the 15th portion. I will have to wait till the server admin. figures out how to handle this situation, the attacker stops, and my server returns to usefulness. Meanwhile, complain to Road Runner about this person. Don’t bother writing back to him, he intended to disrupt our group. And will likely be back and go on to others. Damn sociopaths! Tom Willmon near Mountainair, (mid) New Mexico, USA Only the mediocre can always be at their very best. Net-Tamer V 1.12.0 – Registered
> I believe this news group has been attacked through the uploadng of > (so far) 23 Megabytes of .pdf files, the latest I can see consisting > of 55 portions of a maintenance manual.
I doubt it’s vandalism, it’s probably someone who (a) doesn’t understand that the word ".binaries" isn’t in this group name, (b) wanted to post something (probably copyrighted), and (c) doesn’t know the proper place or way to do it. > My news server appears to have stopped at the 15th portion. I will > have to wait till the server admin. figures out how to handle this > situation, the attacker stops, and my server returns to usefulness.
This is why people like me get pissy when people do that, yes. I’ve been that news admin, for too many years, dealing with this. And oddly enough, whenever I post something saying "please don’t do that, for very good technical reasons", I get called a net-nanny. > Meanwhile, complain to Road Runner about this person. Don’t bother > writing back to him, he intended to disrupt our group. And will > likely be back and go on to others.
I haven’t seen these posts, news.individual.net filters them automatically. But, on what do you base the thought that this is intentional disruption on his part, rather than the more easily explained clueless idiot theory?
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I believe this news group has been attacked through the uploadng of > (so far) 23 Megabytes of .pdf files, the latest I can see consisting > of 55 portions of a maintenance manual. > I doubt it’s vandalism, it’s probably someone who (a) doesn’t understand > that the word ".binaries" isn’t in this group name, (b) wanted to post > something (probably copyrighted), and (c) doesn’t know the proper place > or way to do it. > My news server appears to have stopped at the 15th portion. I will > have to wait till the server admin. figures out how to handle this > situation, the attacker stops, and my server returns to usefulness. > This is why people like me get pissy when people do that, yes. I’ve > been that news admin, for too many years, dealing with this. And oddly > enough, whenever I post something saying "please don’t do that, for > very good technical reasons", I get called a net-nanny. > Meanwhile, complain to Road Runner about this person. Don’t bother > writing back to him, he intended to disrupt our group. And will > likely be back and go on to others. > I haven’t seen these posts, news.individual.net filters them > automatically. > But, on what do you base the thought that this is intentional disruption > on his part, rather than the more easily explained clueless idiot theory?
I vote for ‘clueless idiot’ daetrom
Isn’t it Hanlon’s Razor that states "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity"? Yep, two votes. DJ
So what. Upgrade to Outlook Express and any dummy can tell you how to build a killfilter to block it out. Crying about it is just what the troll ordered, if this is the intent. If trolling isn’t the intent, then learn to killfilter the unwanted and get on with everybody’s business. Either way get a thicker skin. 99% of us will never even see it and are not concerned. is this just another method of sneak spamming for attention? It sure sounds like it.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I believe this news group has been attacked through the uploadng of > (so far) 23 Megabytes of .pdf files, the latest I can see consisting > of 55 portions of a maintenance manual. > My news server appears to have stopped at the 15th portion. I will > have to wait till the server admin. figures out how to handle this > situation, the attacker stops, and my server returns to usefulness. > Meanwhile, complain to Road Runner about this person. Don’t bother > writing back to him, he intended to disrupt our group. And will > likely be back and go on to others. > Damn sociopaths! > Tom Willmon > near Mountainair, (mid) New Mexico, USA > Only the mediocre can always be at their very best. > Net-Tamer V 1.12.0 – Registered
> So what. Upgrade to Outlook Express and any dummy can tell you how to build > a killfilter to block it out.
Pfft,if you call Outbreak Express an "update"..uhh..You need to have your head examined.. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Crying about it is just what the troll ordered, if this is the intent. If > trolling isn’t the intent, then learn to killfilter the unwanted and get on > with everybody’s business. > Either way get a thicker skin. 99% of us will never even see it and are not > concerned. > is this just another method of sneak spamming for attention? It sure sounds > like it. >I believe this news group has been attacked through the uploadng of >(so far) 23 Megabytes of .pdf files, the latest I can see consisting >of 55 portions of a maintenance manual. >My news server appears to have stopped at the 15th portion. I will >have to wait till the server admin. figures out how to handle this >situation, the attacker stops, and my server returns to usefulness. >Meanwhile, complain to Road Runner about this person. Don’t bother >writing back to him, he intended to disrupt our group. And will >likely be back and go on to others. >Damn sociopaths! >Tom Willmon >near Mountainair, (mid) New Mexico, USA >Only the mediocre can always be at their very best. >Net-Tamer V 1.12.0 – Registered
> So what. Upgrade to Outlook Express and any dummy can tell you how to build > a killfilter to block it out.
Because killfiling the person only ignores the problem, rather than fixing it. > Crying about it is just what the troll ordered, if this is the intent. If > trolling isn’t the intent, then learn to killfilter the unwanted and get on > with everybody’s business.
He’s not crying about it, he’s asking others to _help_ in getting it stopped by sending abuse reports. > Either way get a thicker skin. 99% of us will never even see it and are not > concerned.
People like you are why I have to pay for a spam-filtering service. "Just hit delete and move on".
Boo Who. I guess if we all complain it will stop the posts that nobody can see? Get a decent reader and a better news provider. You’re just wasting bandwidth on this nonsense.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> So what. Upgrade to Outlook Express and any dummy can tell you how to build > a killfilter to block it out. > Because killfiling the person only ignores the problem, rather than > fixing it. > Crying about it is just what the troll ordered, if this is the intent. If > trolling isn’t the intent, then learn to killfilter the unwanted and get on > with everybody’s business. > He’s not crying about it, he’s asking others to _help_ in getting > it stopped by sending abuse reports. > Either way get a thicker skin. 99% of us will never even see it and are not > concerned. > People like you are why I have to pay for a spam-filtering service. > "Just hit delete and move on".
> I believe this news group has been attacked through the uploadng of > (so far) 23 Megabytes of .pdf files
Probably not an attack, just stupidity. You could take the initiative and look at the header of those posts to send a complaint to his ISP 
) I definately would if he did it again.
They want it to be an attack so they can cry like babies about it. The home power news is not too exciting lately. Let them have their way.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I believe this news group has been attacked through the uploadng of > (so far) 23 Megabytes of .pdf files > Probably not an attack, just stupidity. You could take the initiative > and look at the header of those posts to send a complaint to his ISP ) > I definately would if he did it again.
Yep, that’s it! Steve Spence Dir., Green Trust http://www.green-trust.org Contributing Editor http://www.off-grid.net http://www.rebelwolf.com/essn.html – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Isn’t it Hanlon’s Razor that states "Never attribute to malice that > which can be adequately explained by stupidity"? > Yep, two votes. > > DJ
>> I haven’t seen these posts, news.individual.net filters them > automatically. > But, on what do you base the thought that this is intentional disruption > on his part, rather than the more easily explained clueless idiot theory? > I vote for ‘clueless idiot’
"Never ascribe to malevolence, what can be reasonably explained by stupidity", or words to that effect 
— derek
Are anyones more desirable / vaulable ? i have about 15 years worth from the 70s – 90s and need to make room . tia for any opinions or ideas regards Greg
> Are anyones more desirable / vaulable ? i have about 15 years worth > from the 70s – 90s and need to make room . > tia for any opinions or ideas > regards Greg
Search Ebay and see what they have been bringing. If yours are in good condition and complete, no missing issues, you shouldn’t have trouble getting rid of them.
Are anyones more desirable / vaulable ? i have about 15 years worth from the 70s – 90s and need to make room . >> Check out www.jklutherie.com. They go to guitar shows and, amoungst other things, they buy and sell guitar magazines. Maybe they’d take the whole bunch.
>Are anyones more desirable / vaulable ? i have about 15 years worth >from the 70s – 90s and need to make room .
If you have the Jan 1979 withe Ace Frehley on the cover I’ll buy it. Peter
It seems that the issues with now deceased guys on the cover seem to get a few $. Jaco, SRV, Zappa, etc..
thanks for all the replies so far ! regards Greg
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> It seems that the issues with now deceased guys on the cover seem to get a > few $. > Jaco, SRV, Zappa, etc..
Definitely check completed auctions on ebay. Some of the old Van Halen, Vai, etc issues go for good $.. Alot of them will not be worth anything, just donate them at a Neighbourhood Services/Salvation Army type place.
www.guitaronemag.com has a cool database on line that lists and allows searches for what issues have what TAB in them. Saved me tons of programming time.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Definitely check completed auctions on ebay. > Some of the old Van Halen, Vai, etc issues go for good $.. > Alot of them will not be worth anything, just donate them at a Neighbourhood > Services/Salvation Army type place.
Feb ‘93, how to build a Bassman. Porky
Thank you Slidell, will check it out for sure. Don
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi Everyone. > I’m looking at building my own Upright Electric Bass. It will be a solid > body. Does anybody know where I could get some plans, spec. or any other > information,on how to build this bass. > Thank you all in advance for your help. > Don > Hey Don, > The most obvious place to look is: > http://www.urbbob.com/basslink.html > About 1/2 way down you’ll see some folks in the same boat as you. > Best of luck! > — > O> > /() > ^^ Slidell, LA
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi Everyone. > I’m looking at building my own Upright Electric Bass. It will be a solid > body. Does anybody know where I could get some plans, spec. or any other > information,on how to build this bass. > Thank you all in advance for your help. > Don > Hey Don, > The most obvious place to look is: > http://www.urbbob.com/basslink.html > About 1/2 way down you’ll see some folks in the same boat as you. > Best of luck! > — > O> > /() > ^^ Slidell, LA
Hi Everyone. I’m looking at building my own Upright Electric Bass. It will be a solid body. Does anybody know where I could get some plans, spec. or any other information,on how to build this bass. Thank you all in advance for your help. Don
> Hi Everyone. > I’m looking at building my own Upright Electric Bass. It will be a solid > body. Does anybody know where I could get some plans, spec. or any other > information,on how to build this bass. > Thank you all in advance for your help. > Don
Hey Don, The most obvious place to look is: http://www.urbbob.com/basslink.html About 1/2 way down you’ll see some folks in the same boat as you. Best of luck! — O> /() ^^ Slidell, LA
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > i have a rough understand behind how to build a permanent magnet > alternator however i still have a few questions. > 1. from the home build PM alternators i’ve read about on the internet > most people put laminates or iron filings (in resin) behind the > coils; is this to strengthen the magnetic field? if so would > laminates or iron filings behind the magnets themselves also > strengthen the magnetic field? i’ve read the reason laminates are > used instead of a solid piece of steel is because eddy currents occur, > is this ture? > 2. i know the magnets need to alternate North/South, but do the coils > need to be oppositely wrapped or are they all wrapped in the same > direction > 3. is there a particular shape or size relative to the magnets that > the coils should be? > 4. finally, about the highest output i’ve seen from a homemade PM > alternator is around 1 Kw, and this being a fairly large machine. > however looking at industrial produced PM alternators i can find must > smaller alternators with much higher outputs. what i’m wondering is > where is the difference? is it in the way the coils are wound, or the > magnets, or just being highly refined? > thanks for any advise > matthew
An alternater is a simple device in concept, but designing and building one for optimal performance is complicated. Buy ony that fits your needs. Pragmatist
>1. from the home build PM alternators i’ve read about on the internet >most people put laminates or iron filings (in resin) behind the >coils; is this to strengthen the magnetic field? if so would >laminates or iron filings behind the magnets themselves also >strengthen the magnetic field? i’ve read the reason laminates are >used instead of a solid piece of steel is because eddy currents occur, >is this ture?
Yes, this will reduce the heat produced, which should increase the efficiency of the machine. Steve Drake
i have a rough understand behind how to build a permanent magnet alternator however i still have a few questions. 1. from the home build PM alternators i’ve read about on the internet most people put laminates or iron filings (in resin) behind the coils; is this to strengthen the magnetic field? if so would laminates or iron filings behind the magnets themselves also strengthen the magnetic field? i’ve read the reason laminates are used instead of a solid piece of steel is because eddy currents occur, is this ture? 2. i know the magnets need to alternate North/South, but do the coils need to be oppositely wrapped or are they all wrapped in the same direction 3. is there a particular shape or size relative to the magnets that the coils should be? 4. finally, about the highest output i’ve seen from a homemade PM alternator is around 1 Kw, and this being a fairly large machine. however looking at industrial produced PM alternators i can find must smaller alternators with much higher outputs. what i’m wondering is where is the difference? is it in the way the coils are wound, or the magnets, or just being highly refined? thanks for any advise matthew
Could a P.V system be put on top of a thermal system (doing two things at once?)
>Could a P.V system be put on top of a thermal system…
Better the other way round, with water in poly film ducts on top of PVs, under a linear parabolic downward reflector with 2:1 concentration. Nick
DM> Could a P.V system be put on top of a thermal system (doing two things DM> at once?) As near as I can make out with CPV you pretty much have to because CPV cells require cooling, it would seem crazy to throw away the thermal energy in that coolant. — C:>WIN | Directable Mirrors The computer obeys and wins. |A Better Way To Focus The Sun You lose and Bill collects. | licenses available – see: | http://www.sohara.org/
> Could a P.V system be put on top of a thermal system (doing two things at > once?)
Yes, and I believe there is actually one or two companies (one in Germany, I think) that make such panels. I know there was a fellow around that was holding workshops on how to build such combined panels for use in concentrating systems. Generally it’s not done because it adds complexity and that means there is one more thing that can go wrong. Also electricity and heat requirements of most places are vastly different. It’s much cheaper to simply have two sets of panels as the main problem is cost and not real estate. That is, a typical house can have all it’s electrical needs (minus cooking) provided by covering less than half it’s roof with PV’s and all it’s hot water needs with less than 10% of it’s roof area. Anthony
>> Could a P.V system be put on top of a thermal system (doing two things at > once?) >I know there was a fellow around that was holding workshops on how to >build such combined panels for use in concentrating systems.
>Generally it’s not done because it adds complexity and that means >there is one more thing that can go wrong. Also electricity and >heat requirements of most places are vastly different. It’s much >cheaper to simply have two sets of panels as the main problem is >cost and not real estate.
You might want to re-examine that article of faith. >That is, a typical house can have all it’s electrical needs (minus cooking) >provided by covering less than half it’s roof with PV’s and all it’s hot >water needs with less than 10% of it’s roof area.
Got any numbers to back this up? Nick
Good sir I don’t have numbers, going to study at the open university this year to learn the math, But I do want to make as much steam/power/heat as possible because if the system is more powerful than our needs. I will sell some back to the national grid (at a time when energy might in short supply this coming winter) Also I hope to improve science in general (optics chemistry and obviously physics at the same time hence my appreciation of Steve O’Hara-Smith’s system In Britain we don’t have as much sun as other countries, another reason to maximise efficiency of plant Still long way to go hopefully be more clear next year! I also have to research backup system (batteries etc) for when sun no show I had thought of covering the moon with foil! but then the cheese would go off!
Question concerning drainage from a back yard: Most of my back yard slopes towards one corner, and currently drains out a footpath. It was put in by the previous owner, and isn’t a very good one. It’s a series of paving blocks (the red 16"x8"x1.5" things from HD) sitting directly on dirt, spaced a few inches apart, with a little bit of gravel sprinkled between them (less than 1/2" of gravel). What I am thinking of is making a combination of ‘french drain’ and a path. That is, dig the current path out much deeper, fill the trench with gravel, then some sort of path on top- either more paving stones, or bricks. I don’t have a problem with some exposed gravel on the surface. Anyone here have any advice about this sort of thing? I’ve seen plenty of landscaping books with notes on how to build paths, and how to build drains, but not much on trying to do both with one installation. Should I make the trench an even depth the width of the entire path, or should I make a wide, shallow trench for the ‘path’ with a narrow, deeper trench for the ‘drain’? Middle, or side? I’m also not sure if I should count on gravel as the drain material, or if I should put a perf. pipe in. How deep does a perf. pipe have to be buried, if someone is going to walk on top of it? There is no way that a vehicle could take this path, the heaviest thing it’s ever going to see is a wheelbarrow. Eric P.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Question concerning drainage from a back yard: > Most of my back yard slopes towards one corner, > and currently drains out a footpath. It was > put in by the previous owner, and isn’t a very > good one. It’s a series of paving blocks > (the red 16"x8"x1.5" things from HD) sitting > directly on dirt, spaced a few inches apart, > with a little bit of gravel sprinkled between > them (less than 1/2" of gravel). > What I am thinking of is making a combination > of ‘french drain’ and a path. That is, dig the > current path out much deeper, fill the trench with > gravel, then some sort of path on top- either more > paving stones, or bricks. I don’t have a problem > with some exposed gravel on the surface. > Anyone here have any advice about this sort of thing? > I’ve seen plenty of landscaping books with notes on > how to build paths, and how to build drains, but > not much on trying to do both with one installation. > Should I make the trench an even depth the width of > the entire path, or should I make a wide, shallow > trench for the ‘path’ with a narrow, deeper trench > for the ‘drain’? Middle, or side? I’m also not sure if > I should count on gravel as the drain material, or if > I should put a perf. pipe in. How deep does a > perf. pipe have to be buried, if someone is going > to walk on top of it? There is no way that a > vehicle could take this path, the heaviest thing > it’s ever going to see is a wheelbarrow. > Eric P.
Does it snow/freeze where you are? That path is gonna get awful slippery at certain times of year. May not be a problem if it is mainly decorative, but if anyone uses it as a shortcut or something….. I’d definitely use rough-surface pavers, not the shiny ones. Not a clue about your drainage questions, w/o seeing your yard. But I would hesitate to bury a drain pipe where I had to pull a bunch of pavers to get at it. And where are you going to drain TO? Unless there is a natural ‘daylight’ drainage point, you are now talking about adding a drywell, which is a lot more digging. aem sends…
Should work well, I have what you are talking about. It didnt start out that way though. The french drain was installed and it just happened to be in a convient place for a path, kids wore the path in so I just put down some stones and gravel.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Question concerning drainage from a back yard: > Most of my back yard slopes towards one corner, > and currently drains out a footpath. It was > put in by the previous owner, and isn’t a very > good one. It’s a series of paving blocks > (the red 16"x8"x1.5" things from HD) sitting > directly on dirt, spaced a few inches apart, > with a little bit of gravel sprinkled between > them (less than 1/2" of gravel). > What I am thinking of is making a combination > of ‘french drain’ and a path. That is, dig the > current path out much deeper, fill the trench with > gravel, then some sort of path on top- either more > paving stones, or bricks. I don’t have a problem > with some exposed gravel on the surface. > Anyone here have any advice about this sort of thing? > I’ve seen plenty of landscaping books with notes on > how to build paths, and how to build drains, but > not much on trying to do both with one installation. > Should I make the trench an even depth the width of > the entire path, or should I make a wide, shallow > trench for the ‘path’ with a narrow, deeper trench > for the ‘drain’? Middle, or side? I’m also not sure if > I should count on gravel as the drain material, or if > I should put a perf. pipe in. How deep does a > perf. pipe have to be buried, if someone is going > to walk on top of it? There is no way that a > vehicle could take this path, the heaviest thing > it’s ever going to see is a wheelbarrow. > Eric P.
All french drains (a.k.a. Freedom drains) get clogged in time, so definitely bury a 4 inch corrugated perforated plastic drain pipe in a six inch trench, surround it with a cloth sleeve and gravel, and walk on it all you want. Such pipes can be buried forever, so don’t worry what you put on top. Keep the pipe somewhat straight with no dips that would accumulate excess mud, and you’ll be able to hose it out every other year or so. -Bruce
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Question concerning drainage from a back yard: > Most of my back yard slopes towards one corner, > and currently drains out a footpath. It was > put in by the previous owner, and isn’t a very > good one. It’s a series of paving blocks > (the red 16"x8"x1.5" things from HD) sitting > directly on dirt, spaced a few inches apart, > with a little bit of gravel sprinkled between > them (less than 1/2" of gravel). > What I am thinking of is making a combination > of ‘french drain’ and a path. That is, dig the > current path out much deeper, fill the trench with > gravel, then some sort of path on top- either more > paving stones, or bricks. I don’t have a problem > with some exposed gravel on the surface. > Anyone here have any advice about this sort of thing? > I’ve seen plenty of landscaping books with notes on > how to build paths, and how to build drains, but > not much on trying to do both with one installation. > Should I make the trench an even depth the width of > the entire path, or should I make a wide, shallow > trench for the ‘path’ with a narrow, deeper trench > for the ‘drain’? Middle, or side? I’m also not sure if > I should count on gravel as the drain material, or if > I should put a perf. pipe in. How deep does a > perf. pipe have to be buried, if someone is going > to walk on top of it? There is no way that a > vehicle could take this path, the heaviest thing > it’s ever going to see is a wheelbarrow. > Eric P.
Looking for a good web site that shows me how to build an addition to my house: How to plan, cost estimates, levels of experience needed. Any good book suggestions OK as well.
<< Looking for a good web site that shows me how to build an addition to my house: How to plan, cost estimates, levels of experience needed. Any good book suggestions OK as well. >> What you want is covered in about 5 years of college resulting in a degree in architecture followed by several years in the industry. However, there’s nothing wrong with a couple of months of research at your local library so you can converse at a better level with the professionals you need to deal with. There is PC house design software ranging from easy to awesome and that may be a good place to start. Browse the shelves at a software store to get an overview. Good luck. Joe
I am in the midst of planning an addition on right now. I am acting as the general contractor and will pull the permits. I am lucky to have a good friend who got me started researching and will do the framing but didn’t know anything about foundations or electricity. Once I got the basic size down I first called the electric company and found out the mast has to be moved and service upgraded. That led me to electricians. Foundation guys gave me more info and leads to other craftsmen, etc. I called several architects (as people have given opinions both ways about needing one in my city) for my small addition (12×20). Today I am visiting the city permit department to try to get definitive answers and sample drawings on requirements for foundations, etc. I have talked with many people by phone and in person and each was patient and informative. It is frustrating to plan without architectural drawings to code as each workman had different opinions on things like crawl space distance from floor joists, etc. I’ve had a problem getting an architect to even consider my addition as it is so small so I would like to avoid it if possible not only for the cost but it will delay starting several months. I should have begun with plans but in my case the addition is small and I don’t need design ideas. I do realize that you do need drawings which are fairly detailed and to code but someone experienced in drafting can do them too. Some of the suburbs around here require architects, some don’t. One architect had worked on a project where nail placement was required! I am using my own excel worksheet for costs and a big notebook with folders for various phases. I search newspaper ads and magazines for ideas of materials and costs and add those to the notebook. I haven’t found the web to be especially helpful but the library is. Good luck. Ask lots of questions, have fun meeting people, be sure you know what you are doing and that those you hire are competent and established and insured! I really have enjoyed meeting and talking with people with skills and expertise. I’ve learned a lot. I hope to get the foundation started in a week or so. Jane – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –