Gretsch G5222 5 Watt amp mods

On the bench prior to work commencingOn the bench prior to work commencingrear viewrear viewKit provided by customerKit provided by customerChassis. one 12AX7 and one 6V6GTChassis. one 12AX7 and one 6V6GTBefore the workBefore the workDSC_8494Rectifier for heater being positioned (to improve humRectifier for heater being positioned (to improve humHeater Rectifier wired up with filter capHeater Rectifier wired up with filter capHT fuse added as well as HT standby  switchHT fuse added as well as HT standby switchTracks cut and wires added to power supply to be able to add filtering and reduce supply a littleTracks cut and wires added to power supply to be able to add filtering and reduce supply a littleWires added for filter networkWires added for filter networkTight fit between the Pentode Triode switch and Rectifier but not an issueTight fit between the Pentode Triode switch and Rectifier but not an issueSupply filter networkSupply filter networkAll back toghether with the wiring now looking a bitmore complex ;-)All back toghether with the wiring now looking a bitmore complex 😉Repositioned output transformerRepositioned output transformerRear view when finished additonal switch for standby near the Pilot light and for the Pentode - Triode switch near the volume controlRear view when finished additonal switch for standby near the Pilot light and for the Pentode – Triode switch near the volume controlAll sounding sweet with my Tele!All sounding sweet with my Tele!Improved grill giving a much sharper top end!Improved grill giving a much sharper top end!

Great little 5 Watt amp in for a few mods including

Rectified Heater Supply to reduce hum
Improved supply filtering and HT voltage reduction to original Fender specs
Modified circuit to AA764 specs (Blackface Champ)
HT fuse and standby switch added
Pentode Triode switch added (5 Watt to 2 Watt)
Output transformer laced further from the power transformer and put at 45 degrees
Tubes changed to Electro Harmonix brand 12AX7 and 6V6 GT

Kit supplied by customer who purchased from: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261253497296?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Great nstructions but still takes a lot of time as the work is fiddly…

You can also buy the Amp from http://www.vintageandrareguitars.com/ for the low cost of £165!

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