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The treble pot in 102 when I worked on it was a mouser/alpha 250k linear that measured 236K. Before it was converted to a skyline EQ it would have had the fender 30% ish pot. The mid and bass pots were also Mouser, 250k 15%, and the bass pot measured 400K. A 250K pot measuring 400K is very strange ...

Back to the Express build, I realize there has to still be some tweaking to be done. I use a Marshall Power Brake as my attenuator. It has a fan in it I've learned to use this as a means of detecting ultrasonic oscillation in an amplifier that can't be heard. Set the Power Brake to a high degree of...

Swapping out the preamp tube for something more stable—like a Sovtek or JJ—could really help with keeping things smooth. Those Chinese square getters you mentioned can be a bit tricky, especially in a hot circuit. Also, have you thought about adding some grid stoppers? A small resistor at the grid o...

I tried stem cell therapy for my knee pain, and honestly, it went great! They used stem cells from my fat, took about three hours in total, and I felt pretty much fine afterward. There was minimal discomfort, and the recovery was a lot quicker than I expected compared to knee surgery. Within a few w...

Here's the story of how Lucille ball found Japanese spies with her filling radio. https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/how-lucille-ball-exposed-a-wwii-japanese-spy-plot-with-her-dental-fillings/ She went from a dentist to meeting the President of the United States. If that doesn't prove tha...

Of course, tackling the corners last is still the golden rule, and with a bit of practice, they really do come out clean. It’s not as intimidating as it sounds, especially with a hot pot keeping the glue at the right consistency. Honestly, for anyone chasing that authentic vintage vibe, hide glue is...

That Bluesmaster looks awesome! The 6L6GC’s from Tong Sol should give you plenty of punch