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Thanks all,,, So if I really don't require the trem circuit, are there at all any bottom-line, tone- altering components in that ECF82 section that contribute to the overall bark of the amp & it's overall sound?

Greetings,,, I'm at 'that' point where reading about amp that used to be my All-time #1, is creating great agida, especially since I lost the amp to some untimely life related upheaval. Not really wanting to spring for anything close to what these originals actually command, I'm thinking (trouble) about having one of the reputed amp builders ála Trinity, Lil Dawg, or countless similar companies to build me a VERY close head only rendition of this circuit, using all the tubes native to that AC10-Twin circuit... I don't really need the tremolo circuit, but if I recall correctly, 'THAT' channel was the one where the MOJO lived, but my memory fails me,, so please jump in to refresh me, but equally as important, who should I go to for such an undertaking? It's a tad beyond my existing intermediate technical smarts & abilities, so I need to commission some company who's able & willing... ANY thoughts or suggestions that may lead me to a faithful reproduction of my lost treasure?? Many thanks in advance for all your great thoughts & insights. Kenny 🕉🎶 kslewitt@gmail.com

Great & thanks for all the affirmations & advice.... So, is what I have, the Nashville setup I hear of? peace

Greetings~ As you can see from my pics, my guitar doesn't have those anchors, & is probably more like original LP's,,, Is there any real sustainable benefit for me to switch over to anchors? Is there any one particular brand that reigns supreme? Thanks all & happy holidays!!

Thnx,,, My inner p/u mounting screws are 70mm apart, & everything I see out there is 72mm.... Yeah, I could fudge it, but I'd rather not, if possible.....

Greetings,,,, I'm trying to match up the mounting dimensions of everything I see online to what I have on my Tele, & I can't seem to come up with an exact match, or am I expecting too much? I'm not certain of the brand of my pickup, but all the available rings have 72mm distanced p/u mounting holes, & as you can see my p/u requires 70mm distance along with a 62 p/u width .... Is 72mm (& 67mm p/u width) really the 'norm' here, & I should just make it work, or is there something else out there that I'm missing? Thnx in advance & happy holidays!!

Thnx B'Penguin,,, I did check prices, which is always a moving target,, Just as curious about the quality as I am the value.... I reallu dug it, & now it's mine!!👌

Greetings all~ Can I kindly get some light shed on this series, & specifically on a 'Penny' copper colored 2018 U.S. Strat i saw for just under 900,,,, It was a real player as it was a bit crusty, not new strings, & was in need of some real TLC... In it's present state, & not very well set up, it had that certain charm, even with those unmanicured jumbo frets...Are they known to be a desirable model, especially at $850, & in penny copper?? Hard to say, but does the market deem that this axe won't last very long on the store shelves? I've got SEVERE G.A.S., but I also have a daughter in freshman college, & I get it,,, Stay away from music stores & animal shelters!! So, what am I really looking at here? (see pic)Thnx & have a happy!!

Hi all,, Is there any love or knowledge about this brand as seen on Reverb & on the company's site? www.vintagetoneamps.us Thnx again~

Hi all~ W/o getting into a DIY project, or a bank heist for an original 5E3, what's out there worthy of checking out? Thnx in advance, kenny 🕉

Thnx again, after the fact, Penguíno~

G'mornin' all~ What you see here is my new old 1973 Davis Model 106 PA amp, that under the hood sits a pair of EL84's, a 6EU7 & a 6CA4 recto,,, and this amp is no firecracker, but more like an friggin' M-80!!,,, 1 Mic. Volume, that middle 'Music' Volume for the audio RCA jacks in the back, & a Tone control, that could use a value change of sorts to let the amp breath a bit better, & brighten things up a tad... BUT when I had the chance to take it for a full out test-ride, besides it's awesome o/d, what at 1st sounded to be just a dirty, noisy volume pot on the guitar, proved to be happening on all 4 guitars I tried (all tone controls were unaffected), and was clearly evident along the almost full sweep of the pot,,, Regardless of the amp's volume, from 0 to 1, and from 9 to 10 on all the guitars, were dead silent,, but along the whole remaining sweep, from 1 to 9, it was real bad,,, again, only on every guitar's Vol pots... Lastly, when I'm plugged into the main MIC input, that middle AUX vol. control seems to add a bit of (pleasing) hair when I turn it up from 8 to 10,,, Only it's own, that AUX volume does nothing... I LOVE this amp, but it's got some strange stuff going only... Thanks in advance for your attention & expertise. Kenny ॐ

Hi all~ I've been up all nite trying to find this seemingly simple schem;;; Since all my typical Strats have their Blender circuit, this is my only Strat that has only 1 Volume, no tone, & a 5-way, I'd like to change the pot to a push/pull type where in the 'up' position I could get NECK p/u operating w/the Bridge, and/or even with the Bridge & Middle.. An 'always on' for the neck won't work as I've got just the one pot...Thnx in advance!!

Hi all,, I'll soon be taking possession of a dual EL84, 6CA4 recto & a single 6EU7 preamp tube. The only experience I've had w/the 6EU7 is with some older Gibsons. It's a broad question, w/many variables, but- what tube might offer the best overdrive, if the 6EU7 falls, 1short; a 12AX7, or perhaps a EF86/6267 tube for some early Vox-like breakup? I really NY tech would need to pull off some rewiring of the front end, but hopefully with good OD results, & a worthwhile venture? Thnx in advance for any suggestions~

Hi all,, On thie SSS Strat schematic for a standard 1-V, 1-T, & a Blender control, what if any, audible difference is there if that LIGHT BLUE wire goes from the middle tone lug goes to 1st lug which also gets wired to the switch, OR moving that cable over to the middle lug, where it joins the positive lead that goes to the guitar jack? I see reputable schematics showing wiring show both ways, so I'd like to know about whatever benefits are achieved by going with one wiring or the other?? Many thnx in advance....

Again, mission accomplished when as per your many suggests, I loosened the neck bolts, applying as much pressure to the very topside of the neck, cautiously pushing it towards the high 'e' side, & with my socked foot wrapped around the left horn, I was able to nudge a satisfactory 1mm or so (before & after pictured above), & tighten at least one upper bolt, & VOILA!! New bone nut & gold mini Grovers coming in a few days, & this crazy Cocobolo is done, & spectacular, in firm & fashion!! Thnx all~

Done & done, with the only correction needed was to reverse the reverse taper... Easy peasy, & thnx to ya'll!!

Like the 3rd pic? Thnx

G'day~ This is my 1st adventure with installing a single H'bucker & splitting it via a P/P. Looking at these pics & pot, am I NOT to bend back a tab and ground it to the casing (like it shows in the SD shot?), & simply connect the appropriate wires to C2, C3, & ground & out & be done? Thnx

& a fully functional Whammy setup, now w/4 medium springs instead of the 2 it came with... Gotta have our trem~

Oh, yes!!! Well,, ya'll rock, & you saved me from a task I was hesitant to attack from the git-go,,,,Loosening the neck, I was able to squeeze at least 1mm of sideways tilt, & as you can see, it's close enuff for comfort,,,, Get a gander of that nut!!! That'll get me banned, huh?!?! & there's the before a after neck shotsSo, all in all, I'll be all in for just a simple nut job.... VOILA!! Again, thnx.... peace ॐ

Doing later tonight w/full stomach & clear head.... Stay tuned🤔

Oh,, now I get what you were saying,,, I thought you meant the entire neck needs to shift over, but to nudge judge the headstock end to the right!! Thnx 🕉🎶

Don't you mean to the left, bass side, as you're looking at the front?

1001gear,,, oy,, I'd rather sweat it out, au natural!! Great thread, thó