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Howdy, It's been a while Ken and my other friend at the SGF. I've been busy with a day job, my band(s) and life in general so I haven't been here in some time.

I own one of Ken's original build rev ...

Ken, do you still own the Am Dlx Strat you traded me for on the Super Reverb deal?

Just wondering.

Ben, this would make a very cool amp project. I did one a while back using a early mid '30s Stromberg-Carlson radio. The cab and chassis now house a tweed Princeton circuit. Left knob is tone, right k ...

"Measure the bias current of what you have now... plug in the new set and set the bias current the same."

That might work if the tubes you are replacing were brand new. As they wear curre ...

If you find the guitar too bright change the pots to the 250K unless you are running humbuckers.

No I'm told the first two or three years of the silver face had the cloth wiring and this is 1 way to tell if it has the same components as the black faces. Letz

The late '67 and earlier '68 Twins ...

I have had good luck finding old late 60s early 70s Bandmaster and Showman cabs that no one wants (the big ones!)really cheap and parting them out for tolex, wood and grillcloth.

George,

I mix a lot of live sound. In most cases micing the entire kit is not necessary. I most times use a well place overhead mic, a Shure SM57 and a kick mic, an AKG D112. I avoid condenser mics ...

JJs are good robust power tubes IMO. I use them frequently and have never had a failure. A good bang for your buck tube.

I also like "Winged C" power tubes. The 6L6 is excellent when you ...

It was the treble pot. I pulled it as the way it mounts to the board you can't get a good spray of DeOxit in there. Sure enough, pin three to the case was reading 0.285 ohms when removed from the boar ...

Mike, I consider this amp to be a challenge and the time is of little consequence as I accepted the job as a favor to a friend on another board.

Once the cause is found, the repair will be forever ...

That volume pot should be a 1 meg audio taper just as in all the other BF & SF amps.

I don't have a cross reference for the part number but I'm pretty sure.

You can check the value of the po ...

I have a Princeton Reverb reissue on the bench that lost its bass control in the tone stack. The amp acts as if the bass control is turned completely off. The owner of the amp has attempted a repair a ...

Kevin, The Steelair is in beta testing at present. The only amps in the field are with gigging guys or dealers for feed back to Pat Quilter and to create some buzz about them.

I played one a few we ...

No doubt a repair can be fabricated, but I believe the connector originally had spring loaded brushes, instead of the screws. It is very similar to the standard automotive tail lamps of the past. The ...

I'd say no on the tubing. That should be built from rod. Drilled, tapped and machined on the wire connection end.

b0b, if you want to send it down here I can build the replacement part for you.

It's most likely made by Amphenol or Canon. I did several ebay searchs and came up empty. "Vintage power connector" turned up what looked like the other half of this.

I think these were u ...

I'm looking for a Fender Thinline Telecaster body for a project. I'd prefer a US body but a Mexi would do as well.

Anything out there? Color/finish/condition/price?

Thanks!

I'm also interested in the Univox now that I re-read the OP. Info, pics please.

Good, bad or indifferent these amps exist because there is a market for them. If no one wanted amps that looked and sounded like this at this price point, Fender would not build them.

It is the con ...

Bob, I'm interested in the Showman. Could you email a few pics. I'd like to see the hole in the faceplate and a gut shot or two if possible to include.

rhlaves(at)ca.rr.com

Thanks! Very Happy

Jeff, a couple of questions. The PR looks to be missing the trim washer under the pilot lamp and as a result it looks like the face plate has been bent. It's hard to tell for sure in the photos. Is th ...

I purchased one of the D2F covers from Ken. It arrived today. It is a perfect fit for my LP Tweed Twin. Thanks Ken!

Well, Vintage and alnico come to mind if I envision your needs correctly. A period correct Jensen P15N should give you a bit of hair when push and not be so steril sounding. A smooth speaker for sure. ...

I saw the thread Jim Pali started about the quilters and the developement that is going on now for steel applications.

Pat Quilter is a good friend of some surf gene players I know in Orange Co., C ...

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Topic: Fox Vintage Tube Reverb (MP3 added)
Rich Hlaves Replies: 32 Views: 12859	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 3 Nov 2017 3:33 pm Subject: Fox Vintage Tube Reverb (MP3 added)
Rich Hlaves Replies: 32 Views: 12859	Howdy, It's been a while Ken and my other friend at the SGF. I've been busy with a day job, my band(s) and life in general so I haven't been here in some time. I own one of Ken's original build rev ...
Topic: 1970 ES-335 Gibson. CLOSE. SOLD
Rich Hlaves Replies: 50 Views: 35702	Forum Section: For Sale: Other Instruments Posted: 12 Mar 2015 2:19 pm Subject: 1970 ES-335 Gibson. CLOSE. SOLD
Rich Hlaves Replies: 50 Views: 35702	Ken, do you still own the Am Dlx Strat you traded me for on the Super Reverb deal? Just wondering.
Topic: 6L6s and a Vintage Maple Cabinet $25 Local SoCal pickup
Rich Hlaves Replies: 3 Views: 2718	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 23 Mar 2014 9:30 pm Subject: 6L6s and a Vintage Maple Cabinet $25 Local SoCal pickup
Rich Hlaves Replies: 3 Views: 2718	Ben, this would make a very cool amp project. I did one a while back using a early mid '30s Stromberg-Carlson radio. The cab and chassis now house a tweed Princeton circuit. Left knob is tone, right k ...
Topic: Fox 5F8B Power tube replacement
Rich Hlaves Replies: 5 Views: 1826	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 30 Jan 2014 4:23 pm Subject: Fox 5F8B Power tube replacement
Rich Hlaves Replies: 5 Views: 1826	"Measure the bias current of what you have now... plug in the new set and set the bias current the same." That might work if the tubes you are replacing were brand new. As they wear curre ...
Topic: i Need a Wiring Diagram
Rich Hlaves Replies: 5 Views: 3532	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Jan 2014 1:19 pm Subject: i Need a Wiring Diagram
Rich Hlaves Replies: 5 Views: 3532	If you find the guitar too bright change the pots to the 250K unless you are running humbuckers.
Topic: Fender Twin Reverb
Rich Hlaves Replies: 7 Views: 3859	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 14 Jan 2014 2:39 pm Subject: Fender Twin Reverb
Rich Hlaves Replies: 7 Views: 3859	No I'm told the first two or three years of the silver face had the cloth wiring and this is 1 way to tell if it has the same components as the black faces. Letz The late '67 and earlier '68 Twins ...
Topic: Fender Grill cloth
Rich Hlaves Replies: 26 Views: 12141	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Jan 2014 4:24 pm Subject: Fender Grill cloth
Rich Hlaves Replies: 26 Views: 12141	I have had good luck finding old late 60s early 70s Bandmaster and Showman cabs that no one wants (the big ones!)really cheap and parting them out for tolex, wood and grillcloth.
Topic: Anybody sub-mixing the drum kit? Mixer suggestions?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 12 Views: 5027	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Dec 2013 9:38 am Subject: Anybody sub-mixing the drum kit? Mixer suggestions?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 12 Views: 5027	George, I mix a lot of live sound. In most cases micing the entire kit is not necessary. I most times use a well place overhead mic, a Shure SM57 and a kick mic, an AKG D112. I avoid condenser mics ...
Topic: Tube Question?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 5 Views: 1898	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Nov 2013 11:54 am Subject: Tube Question?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 5 Views: 1898	JJs are good robust power tubes IMO. I use them frequently and have never had a failure. A good bang for your buck tube. I also like "Winged C" power tubes. The 6L6 is excellent when you ...
Topic: PRRI, No Response From Bass Pot (long)
Rich Hlaves Replies: 4 Views: 1343	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 22 Oct 2013 12:08 am Subject: PRRI, No Response From Bass Pot (long)
Rich Hlaves Replies: 4 Views: 1343	It was the treble pot. I pulled it as the way it mounts to the board you can't get a good spray of DeOxit in there. Sure enough, pin three to the case was reading 0.285 ohms when removed from the boar ...
Topic: PRRI, No Response From Bass Pot (long)
Rich Hlaves Replies: 4 Views: 1343	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Oct 2013 3:24 pm Subject: PRRI, No Response From Bass Pot (long)
Rich Hlaves Replies: 4 Views: 1343	Mike, I consider this amp to be a challenge and the time is of little consequence as I accepted the job as a favor to a friend on another board. Once the cause is found, the repair will be forever ...
Topic: tube amp noise
Rich Hlaves Replies: 9 Views: 3507	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Oct 2013 2:18 pm Subject: tube amp noise
Rich Hlaves Replies: 9 Views: 3507	That volume pot should be a 1 meg audio taper just as in all the other BF & SF amps. I don't have a cross reference for the part number but I'm pretty sure. You can check the value of the po ...
Topic: PRRI, No Response From Bass Pot (long)
Rich Hlaves Replies: 4 Views: 1343	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Oct 2013 12:20 pm Subject: PRRI, No Response From Bass Pot (long)
Rich Hlaves Replies: 4 Views: 1343	I have a Princeton Reverb reissue on the bench that lost its bass control in the tone stack. The amp acts as if the bass control is turned completely off. The owner of the amp has attempted a repair a ...
Topic: Quilter Steel Amp Demo. 200 watts &15' Speaker
Rich Hlaves Replies: 9 Views: 3746	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Oct 2013 11:49 am Subject: Quilter Steel Amp Demo. 200 watts &15' Speaker
Rich Hlaves Replies: 9 Views: 3746	Kevin, The Steelair is in beta testing at present. The only amps in the field are with gigging guys or dealers for feed back to Pat Quilter and to create some buzz about them. I played one a few we ...
Topic: What kind of connector is this?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 44 Views: 14550	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Oct 2013 9:17 am Subject: What kind of connector is this?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 44 Views: 14550	No doubt a repair can be fabricated, but I believe the connector originally had spring loaded brushes, instead of the screws. It is very similar to the standard automotive tail lamps of the past. The ...
Topic: What kind of connector is this?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 44 Views: 14550	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Oct 2013 9:03 am Subject: What kind of connector is this?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 44 Views: 14550	I'd say no on the tubing. That should be built from rod. Drilled, tapped and machined on the wire connection end. b0b, if you want to send it down here I can build the replacement part for you.
Topic: What kind of connector is this?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 44 Views: 14550	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Oct 2013 11:49 am Subject: What kind of connector is this?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 44 Views: 14550	It's most likely made by Amphenol or Canon. I did several ebay searchs and came up empty. "Vintage power connector" turned up what looked like the other half of this. I think these were u ...
Topic: WTB Fender Thinline Tele Body USA or MIM
Rich Hlaves Replies: 0 Views: 553	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 27 Sep 2013 8:43 am Subject: WTB Fender Thinline Tele Body USA or MIM
Rich Hlaves Replies: 0 Views: 553	I'm looking for a Fender Thinline Telecaster body for a project. I'd prefer a US body but a Mexi would do as well. Anything out there? Color/finish/condition/price? Thanks!
Topic: Blackface Fender Showman
Rich Hlaves Replies: 6 Views: 2805	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 22 Sep 2013 9:58 am Subject: Blackface Fender Showman
Rich Hlaves Replies: 6 Views: 2805	I'm also interested in the Univox now that I re-read the OP. Info, pics please.
Topic: Fender is now making reissues of the Silverface amps...
Rich Hlaves Replies: 51 Views: 19852	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 20 Sep 2013 10:56 am Subject: Fender is now making reissues of the Silverface amps...
Rich Hlaves Replies: 51 Views: 19852	Good, bad or indifferent these amps exist because there is a market for them. If no one wanted amps that looked and sounded like this at this price point, Fender would not build them. It is the con ...
Topic: Blackface Fender Showman
Rich Hlaves Replies: 6 Views: 2805	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 20 Sep 2013 10:33 am Subject: Blackface Fender Showman
Rich Hlaves Replies: 6 Views: 2805	Bob, I'm interested in the Showman. Could you email a few pics. I'd like to see the hole in the faceplate and a gut shot or two if possible to include. rhlaves(at)ca.rr.com Thanks!
Topic: 1978 fender princeton reverb
Rich Hlaves Replies: 12 Views: 8351	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 22 Aug 2013 3:10 pm Subject: 1978 fender princeton reverb
Rich Hlaves Replies: 12 Views: 8351	Jeff, a couple of questions. The PR looks to be missing the trim washer under the pilot lamp and as a result it looks like the face plate has been bent. It's hard to tell for sure in the photos. Is th ...
Topic: D2F cover Fox Steel amp 1-15
Rich Hlaves Replies: 26 Views: 11229	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 19 Aug 2013 4:44 pm Subject: D2F cover Fox Steel amp 1-15
Rich Hlaves Replies: 26 Views: 11229	I purchased one of the D2F covers from Ken. It arrived today. It is a perfect fit for my LP Tweed Twin. Thanks Ken!
Topic: Non-pedal, 50's sound, 15" speaker recommendations?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 20 Views: 10752	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Aug 2013 2:17 pm Subject: Non-pedal, 50's sound, 15" speaker recommendations?
Rich Hlaves Replies: 20 Views: 10752	Well, Vintage and alnico come to mind if I envision your needs correctly. A period correct Jensen P15N should give you a bit of hair when push and not be so steril sounding. A smooth speaker for sure. ...
Topic: New potential steel amp on the horizon
Rich Hlaves Replies: 5 Views: 1781	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Aug 2013 3:33 pm Subject: New potential steel amp on the horizon
Rich Hlaves Replies: 5 Views: 1781	I saw the thread Jim Pali started about the quilters and the developement that is going on now for steel applications. Pat Quilter is a good friend of some surf gene players I know in Orange Co., C ...