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It took about 2 weeks.

He sends you a tracking number, so that you can follow the package.
It was wrapped perfectly when I received it.

Hi Erwin, You have completely right, 2 X 330uF is a bit oversized! But I had these two caps in stock and my experience is that 22uF is a bit to small! Most of the time, the net voltage is floating a bit (from 220 to 230 VAC). And with these caps the supply voltage is more stable and less sensitive f...

Hi Mat, Thank you very much! I used the transfer lettering from 3M and Letraset ( http://www.letraset.com/manga/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=57&cat=Letraset+Transfers ) For the dot's around the adjustment knobs I drilled a small hole and filled it with white paint (like it is done on the real D-lato...

Hi Rob@tele, I used the 1N242 trnaformer from Amplimo. It costs around 35,- euro. The only thing is that the filament power needs to be connected via a series resistor (2,2 Ohm / 3W) This is because the filament section of the transformer is designed for more than just one preamp tube. Therefore the...

Here are some pictures of my latest build, the D-lator. I used a 19 inch case from "Conrad" here in Europe. And for the tranny, I used a Ring-core version from "Amplimo" (a special version for tube amps). I did this to get rid of the "rear bulge" like on the real D-lator. Also the ring-core trannies...

Thanks Erwin, Yes, I used different filter caps ( as close as I could get to #124 ). The Tranny's are from Ceriatone. For the trimpot I used A 350K version I bought from Antique electronics http://www.tubesandmore.com/ (part number R-VT350KL). Are you building an amp at the moment? If you like you c...

Hi strato17,

This is no dump question, I bought the chassis from Natchanis at:

http://vasinguitaramp.tripod.com/id1.html

Hi Sven, Look at the topic of ic-racer, which includes the layout and the schematics. The #124 from 1984 is the one I used as a reference. https://tubeamparchive.com/viewtopic.php?t=5719 The original schematic and pictures of the #124 is of course here: http://www.roblivesey.com/dumble/ (under topic...

Yes, I am also very happy at the moment with the sound of the #124 components! I must say that your story motivated me to build my current amp! Thanks a lot!! Which speakers do you use for the #124? Are you building a HRM version at he moment? Have you any idea about the sound difference between the...

Thanks you have it right, but the 15pf bright cap on the master is soldered in. This photo was taken at a nearly finished state ( I will update the picture soon )! For the ceramic caps 15pf, 250pf, 270pf, 300pf and 500pf I had to buy a large number of components, so if enyone needs a set of these ca...

No, I followed the exact values of the #124 schematic. Including the tone caps like 300pf, 500pf etc. I did it mainly because #124 was probable made for a Strat and I have a Strat as well. And like ic-racer did, I decided to use the #124 values as a good start. And I must say it sounds great! Severa...

One month ago I finished the amp! I now finally have the time to upload the images..... I managed to get hold of all the #124 components and changed them where necessary for the Ceriatone components. I fully wired the amp with Teflon wire and I think I found the same coax wire HWD used (found at my ...

No problem! The handle is an original Fender replacement handle, not the original Ernie Ball unfortunately... You can get these Fender replacement handles at www.tubedoctor.com or any other amp-parts supplier. Fender P.N. 0990948000 (Mr. GEARHEAD) The cabinet measurements (excluding tolex thicknes) ...

Thanks! Ok, I didn't noticed the diference in the edge of the Ceriatone and the real ODS..... Mabye I wil try to correct it later, if possible. How did you fit your frame inside the Ceriatone cabinet? since the holes are only fitting the Ceriatone frame. Also the Fender amp handle was not fitting th...

I am building a new ODS based on the Ceriatone ODS 100W parts and the frame from Natchanis. I decided to replace the tolex from the Ceriatone cabinet, because the original ODS tolex is thicker than the Ceriatone version. Also the holes in the cabinet didn't fit the Natchanis frame. These are the pic...