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by roadkingbluzs
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:31 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 1440

Re: Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration

Bruce at fliptop responded and we had a good conversation. Unfortunately another run of V4 type faceplates not in works anytime soon until a substantial number of request are made or lump sum by single party or group. Looks like blue sharpie here I come :( I will at least try and bring back sonic bl...
by roadkingbluzs
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 1440

Re: Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration

Thanks Stevem for advice and suggestion, but looks like someone beat me to it. Fliptop is not responding to my email and looks like they no longer offer this faceplate. :cry:
by roadkingbluzs
Wed Apr 27, 2016 3:39 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 1440

Re: Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration

BTW Faceplate also needs replacement. please help.
by roadkingbluzs
Wed Apr 20, 2016 11:57 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 1440

Re: Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration

Sorry for lack of info, but this is the OT . PT wires and iron are crusty and greasy/ nicotine? 100 watter that I would like to play around with , revise to bass amp. What do you think,purchased amp with only two tubes inserted, working ,but wanting to make sure I can plug in the other two without a...
by roadkingbluzs
Tue Apr 19, 2016 12:52 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 1440

Ampeg VT22 V4 - restoration

Hello folks, can anyone tell me what transformer manufacture this is? Very early blue line, two prong power cord ,requiring globs of TLC. Tranny looks to have been replaced. EIA codes do not help. Thanks
by roadkingbluzs
Sat Oct 25, 2014 11:41 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Jack Bruce
Replies: 17
Views: 2634

Re: Jack Bruce

R.I.P. Jack Bruce. Early this morning listening to cream on the way to work . Music seams timeless.
by roadkingbluzs
Sat Oct 18, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Music man 150uf /50v caps
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Re: Music man 150uf /50v caps

Thanks for cap source, worked out great. Add. parts from Tube Depot. JCM 800 and HD 130R recapped and sounding killer. JCM 800 has since been put back in service. Music Man was to be sold but having way to much fun. BTW a bad guitar cable gave me head aches for a while. I assumed it could not be a b...
by roadkingbluzs
Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:02 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Music man 150uf /50v caps
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Re: Music man 150uf /50v caps

Stevem wrote:This amp has 700 volts in there so be sure to turn the main power off and to turn the standby switch on to drain the power supply out for 30 seconds before you dive in!
. Thanks for the heads up. Hope to revive and put back into circulation, to much amp for me. Thanks again. Bob
by roadkingbluzs
Mon Sep 22, 2014 3:36 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Music man 150uf /50v caps
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Re: Music man 150uf /50v caps

Thanks for info, placing order tomorrow.
by roadkingbluzs
Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:51 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: This is the guy you need
Replies: 18
Views: 2582

Re: This is the guy you need

And I'm trying to eliminate pedals! Hahaha......pretty funny! :lol:
by roadkingbluzs
Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:14 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1972 BASSMAN 100
Replies: 27
Views: 3543

Re: 1972 BASSMAN 100

I think this thread should be in the FENDER Discussion section. Can it be relocated? Sometimes a good clear photo (well lit) of before and after mods will suffice, with details. The vid is to dark and , well... and some of your methods of making changes are not what I would do. I usually try to brin...
by roadkingbluzs
Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:17 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Music man 150uf /50v caps
Replies: 10
Views: 1489

Music man 150uf /50v caps

Hello guys, the heading of subject matter say's it all. I need a source for this cap. I thought I had a source the other day and now can not locate it. BTW recapping an HD130R. Any ideas appreciated thanks.
by roadkingbluzs
Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: Dumble Discussion
Topic: Who has Dumble #059 now?
Replies: 23
Views: 6522

Re: Who has Dumble #059 now?

Wouldn't an escrow account be in order for this kind of money? They got an F from NC BBB. I guess doesn't mean much. WOW!
by roadkingbluzs
Mon Aug 04, 2014 1:02 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Telray oilcan
Replies: 16
Views: 1862

Re: Telray oilcan

Retire ? Good for you. But you will never retire if your a tech musician. I'm looking to be a short timer also. Good luck, enjoy. Looks like moms in good hands.
by roadkingbluzs
Sat May 03, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Handwired
Replies: 29
Views: 3918

Re: Handwired

Some of it must be pre-assembled. What am I saying....! :shock: