Tube Amp Archive

Something to try would be adding or reducing size of treble peaker caps, or reducing size of plate resistor caps.

I have found that if you like the voicing as is and just want to cut some low end, then vary the coupling cap.
If you want to add a bit of "brightness" to the sound, then try smaller cathode caps.
How much gain will you be using? this is something to consider also.

Here is a Vox inspired design.

First channel is normal/boosted (ala Brian May)/V15 style.
Second channel is topboost/Naylor, Naked (ala Billy Howerdel).

Here is the EF86 design. First channel is Matchless style. Second channel is Blackstar style with the example Merlin small signal pentode values. I am uncertain about the pots for the mid control. I've seen different values used in these positions for bridged T circuits, so I thought i'd make them v...

I have a few preamp ideas that I would like to develop and eventually build. I am hoping you guys will help me realize these. Basic premise is that they be similar to MTS format. That is, two channels/voicings in a 1U space. Complete with separate controls for each. Generally the first channel will ...

pompeiisneaks wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 3:05 am Welcome Welcome!

I look forward to seeing what you're up to!

~Phil

Thank you Phil and thanks for your help with the admin earlier. I'll get to posting shortly. For now I am reading back through the forum. I regret not signing up sooner. So much more info available for users!

Hi Everybody, I felt I should introduce myself before jumping in and asking for help. My name is Matt. I hail from West Midlands, England originally and immigrated to New Zealand with my family as a wee tween. My interest in guitar and music started with my mates wanting to form a band and needing a...