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Topic: Amp kit / project for 1930's lap steel |
Joe Kaufman
From:
Lewiston, Idaho
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Posted 25 Nov 2015 8:44 pm |
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I have always wanted to try my hand at amp building someday. My recent purchase of a 1937 Cromwell lap steel (http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2453770&sid=6bfc80e389237d41c190630eedb71e8f) may be the opportunity I have been looking for. This lap steel was built by Gibson in 1937 and has a Charlie Christian type pickup along with a volume and tone control. Basically an EH-150. They were originally matched with a rebadged Gibson EH-100 amp from what I can tell.
If you were going to build an amp to match this guitar what would you make? I'm thinking something small and simple that I can make a 1930's style cabinet for. I do have a Hammond AO35 and a Weber Signature Alnico 10s in the parts collection that could be used it appropriate.
I have a basic working knowledge of electronics from a few engineering classes in electrical power, controls, and instrumentation. I have a multimeter, soldering iron and some decently lit shop shop space. No oscilloscope, but I should be able to make whatever cabinet is required. |
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Scott Duckworth
From:
Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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John Limbach
From:
Billings, Montana, USA
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Posted 26 Nov 2015 5:52 am
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Go to YouTube and search for Uncle Doug's Vintage Amps and then go crazy.
By the way, I recently acquired a 1934 Rickenbacher A22 Frypan along with its matching 1934 "Speaker", which is really a simple amp. Once you invent the electric guitar and pickup I guess you need something to play it through.
Talk about basic. No on/off switch or volume control, never mind tone. Just plug in to it, plug it into the wall and play. Got it refurbed without any drama and now get to hear how all this actually sounded in 1934. Clean and bright, no EQ at all. Interesting.
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Mark Fowler
From:
Minnesota, USA
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 26 Nov 2015 12:18 pm
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Something with octal preamp tubes. My '52 Pro Amp is awesome for lapsteel.
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"74 Bud S-10 3&6
'73 Bud S-10 3&5(under construction)
'63 Fingertip S-10, at James awaiting 6 knees
'57 Strat, LP Blue
'91 Tele with 60's Maple neck
Dozen more guitars!
Dozens of amps, but SF Quad reverb, Rick Johnson cabs. JBL 15, '64 Vibroverb for at home.
'52 and '56 Pro Amps |
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William Hughes
From:
Georgia, USA
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Joe Kaufman
From:
Lewiston, Idaho
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Posted 27 Nov 2015 5:38 pm
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| How is and octal preamp different? I haven't been able to find any kits with one. Does a wide panel Fender Pro have that type of preamp? |
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Mark Fowler
From:
Minnesota, USA
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Posted 27 Nov 2015 9:04 pm
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Yes there are octal preamp kits available one source it the DIY kit from Weber:
5C3 two octal preamp tubes and pair of 6V6's
5C3P two octal preamp tubes and pair of 6L6's.
Tweed amps.
http://www.tedweber.com/diy-kits |
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Joe Kaufman
From:
Lewiston, Idaho
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Posted 28 Nov 2015 11:07 am
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Thanks for the link Mark.
I hope I can make this thing look somewhat like this:
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Mark Fowler
From:
Minnesota, USA
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Posted 2 Dec 2015 11:32 am
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Very nice looking cabinet  |
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