The Amp Garage

Gotta love this beasts.
I have a YGL-3, that I got some time ago waiting it’s turn for some bench time, still with the original Mullard EL34s, EL84 driven transformer less reverb and same huge Mallory electrolytics, which sadly have to go…
Works fine though and sounds great.

Niki

Completed mine as well. Sounds very nice. I will be posting some pics and a few sound bites soon. Few notes: - used 320-0-320V PT so 5R4 rectifier does the job in lowering the voltages closer to the schematic values - adjusted the dropping string to 1k - 6.8k - 4.7k - balanced the power amp using a ...

If your power transformer has center tapped filament secondaries and you connected the center tap then the 100 Ohm resistors should not be used.
I would try the DC heaters with 100 Ohm reference resistors with the center tap not connected.
Niki

2nd gen hybrid cleans are not JM type cleans. You can tell by just looking at the schematic (but I also have it build) :) The overdrive is great though, so some sort of creative merging with a bit of compromise can get you closer. On another note, you can just use the JM for cleans and the ODS for o...

One more vote for the VVR. Sounds better to me on all my 5x3 types.
Niki

Looking at the schematic Tweed Deluxe was my guess as well and I ordered a Tweed Deluxe set the next day the schematic was posted. Now I have all the parts for some time already, but not the time to build it just yet

Niki

I used to use a lot the UK ebay for NOS tubes and Andertons for some guitar and recording gear. Also had friends that used Modulus amplification and purchased stuff from them as well and all that sadly will be no more. Too much hassle and dealing with the customs drives me mad, besides the added cos...

You can see a possible LR8 (preamp) application here.
https://diyaudioprojects.com/Tubes/EL84 ... lock-Amps/

I built two of these for my brother quite a bit ago and they are running just fine and sound fabulous.

From what I remember - it was PITA sourcing them in EU

Niki

Cheers from the other side of the pond - great hints, great Chas - kudos
I'll take my chances as well - I build just for me (some may find it embarrassing how many amps I have ). Will do the head format with reverb.

Niki

Mark, take care and get well soon!

Niki

I’m always disappointed with metal ones and I make my own leather, as Mesa ones. I got a template 3D printed and cut them accordingly. Like them much better than metal.

Niki

Some time ago I got EH 6CA7 in my K60 build and they sound quite good.

Niki

Looks great! Sound samples will be appreciated as usual.

Niki

@jazzyjoepass - you mean yours is different from the posted schematic?
Else what Aaron posted (at least "architecture" sort of) looks inspired by Fender 5B3.
Niki

Great Aaron,
Many thanks for your effort. Looks good.
Looking at it - seems that 5E3 PT/OT should do the job.

Niki