Tube Amp Archive

Thanks Matt, I'll look into that.

I'm open to suggestions, but I don't see how it could be too detrimental to the overall tone if they were in the original Matchless amps; they are called Matchless for a very good reason. Yes, they are named that for a good reason-- because they're named after a motorcycle. The totally passive effe...

As for the effects loop, I was planning on adding the same effects loop that is depicted on the DC-30 schematic that is floating around here on the net. Are there better options? I'm open to suggestions, but I don't see how it could be too detrimental to the overall tone if they were in the original...

Sweet. Sounds like the PT will be perfect for what I want to do with it. If I'm not mistaken, 8k primary is spec for an AC15 OT, so that should be good too. If I'm off on that, somebody please chime in. Thanks

btw I forgot to mention that I already have a pair of good RCA black plate 6BQ5's that I pulled from an old RCA radio. They both tested strong and close to one another on my tester. Pretty stoked about those...

Thanks for all the replies, guys. I would have checked back sooner but I thought I'd get an email if there was a reply, like I do on other forums, and I didn't. I'll have to check my settings... Anyway, I have a Hammond AO-35 chassis on the way, with just the transformers and tube sockets left. Shou...

Hey guys, I'm really excited to be prepping for my first build, but I could use some advice. I'm new to this, so naturally there are going to be holes in my research that only experience can fill, so here I am. :D I'm looking to start with a lower wattage, cathode biased build. I'm thinking somewher...