Rocket in progress (Clip added)

[joCCe]

The amp is finally done and I fired it up yesterday. It was running way hot, so I had to increase the cathode resistors from 120 ohm to 147 ohms.

The amp settled at 75% plate dissipation. It cleaned up considerably, but I guess I could go even higher on the cathode resistors. The added cathode resistors looks like a hack job, so I'll order some new 10W and redo the bias board.

I'm running 12AX7's in V1 & V2 and a 5751 in V3. I might install a 12AX7 in V3 and drop the signal before the PI instead. I want the amp to have a high headroom. I have some JJ EL84's in there now. What EL84 tubes do you guys recommend? I have some NOS 12AX7 Mullards that I'll try out in the preamp.

I have to rewire the cut control, because it's now a presence control.

The amp is silent with very little hiss and no hum. I haven't added a shielding plate for the chassis, but I guess it might be a good idea for live use.

Clips will follow.

Joakim

[Reeltarded]

Well? How does it sound with all that high-class kit crammed in that little purple hole?

It looks fantastic!

[joCCe]

Well? How does it sound with all that high-class kit crammed in that little purple hole?

It looks fantastic!

Thanks Reeltarded!

Well, it sounds nice. I can not dial in a harsh sound on this amp. It's smooth.
I've only played it through my 4X12 loaded with WareHouse ET-65's (G12-65 clones), but the plan is to get a cab built loaded with either blues or golds. Not sure which ones to get yet.

I'll post some clips so you can hear how it sounds like.

Thanks
Joakim

[Reeltarded]

I am dying to hear those caps with those resistors in that amp! Good deal!

I just remembered I was supposed to upload some clips... oops.

[overtone]

Joakim, this is a very beautiful build.
Regarding the EL84s, I have not tried any modern valves but recently I found that I rather liked how those old Telam EL84s react. There's a guy in Poland who sells Telam pairs in cigarette packets. TFKs pressed my button too. Right now I have a mix of both in there.
The pre amp is Mullard, Mazda and TFK, I think in that order - but I don't really remember.
Enjoy your Rocket!
Best, tony

[joCCe]

Joakim, this is a very beautiful build.
Regarding the EL84s, I have not tried any modern valves but recently I found that I rather liked how those old Telam EL84s react. There's a guy in Poland who sells Telam pairs in cigarette packets. TFKs pressed my button too. Right now I have a mix of both in there.
The pre amp is Mullard, Mazda and TFK, I think in that order - but I don't really remember.
Enjoy your Rocket!
Best, tony

Thanks Tony!

I don't think I've heard about Telam before, but I'll check them out.

Thanks
Joakim

[joCCe]

I was supposed to post a clip of the amp, but never got a chance to record one. Had the mike up today and did some poodle noodling

Sorry for the cheesy stuff, but at least you'll hear how it sounds

Thanks

[xtian]

Didn't hear any cheese, man, but really nice touch on the wang bar. Really nice!

[Big Jim]

Very very nice sounding amp. Period. I like everything about it. Excellent work man.

[RevD]

Man that sounded great! Had a Beckish feel on the whammy, very cool man!

Regards,

Don

[Big Jim]

Man that sounded great! Had a Beckish feel on the whammy, very cool man!

Regards,

Don

I agree rev. Not Jeff's tone, but the clip had a Beckish feel to it. I was impressed.

[sliberty]

Very sweet playing, and a great looking and sounding amp. Congrads!

[joCCe]

Hi guys!

Thanks very much for the kind words! Cool that you like the sounds of Emma, which is my first born

Agnes is up next

Thanks
Joakim

[Markusv]

Joakim

Lovely playing and that amp sounds killer

Re el84's I really like the ballsyness and (what I perceive as) added headroom from 6p14N's
They're rugged russian military tubes on ebay and plenty cheap

Markus V

[Markusv]

double post sorry

Markus V