Changed the caps in Medusa

[Legin]

I just ripped the 150 caps out of Medusa with the aim of changing them for ODs and found I had used them in another build and I did not have the right values. So, instead of putting the Mallorys back I decided to put in all the caps out of a Hammond AO35 I pulled to pieces for a CG clone. All I can say is WOW! It has gone from fantastic to sublime, it has a completely new sound with an incredible sustain and almost a reverb quality depth. I really have to get a case built for this one, it has some serious mojo. I am going to try and get hold of a couple of 4 X 12" cabs to try this with, it'll sound HUGE.

[dobbhill]

What kind of caps came from the Hammond?
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[MooreCowbelle]

Yea, Nigel - what kind? Pics?

I'm getting ready to collect parts - I just ordered my trannies from Chris. I want to be sure to get the right stuff. I'll probably start with ODs and carbon films in the signal path, unless you (all) can make other recommendations.

[Legin]

I'll get some pictures today, the Hammond caps are like fat discs, I guess they date from the late 50's early 60's, I choose not to use the electrolytics but I might give those a try sometime the only value I didn't have was the .1uF so I have left those as Mallorys for the moment the .02uF and .002uF are now all Hammonds.
Nigel