On the bench prior to work commencing
rear view
Kit provided by customer
Chassis. one 12AX7 and one 6V6GT
Before the work
Rectifier for heater being positioned (to improve hum
Heater Rectifier wired up with filter cap
HT fuse added as well as HT standby switch
Tracks cut and wires added to power supply to be able to add filtering and reduce supply a little
Wires added for filter network
Tight fit between the Pentode Triode switch and Rectifier but not an issue
Supply filter network
All back toghether with the wiring now looking a bitmore complex 😉
Repositioned output transformer
Rear view when finished additonal switch for standby near the Pilot light and for the Pentode – Triode switch near the volume control
All sounding sweet with my Tele!
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!