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i read a web article regarding dyeing wood to make the figures jump out...it's been a while so I forgot where I saw it....basically it's dyeing a darker color. then sanding it down almost to where the first tint is barely on the flames/figuring.....then a lighter dye on top.......i believe it is an ...

will post some gutshots when i open the amp again......it is always under constant improvement....one more thing I need to do is change the filter caps to mallorys from the original ceriatone caps....I know it is anal, but what the heck .....using w/ either an older marshall 4-12 w/ g1265s or an ava...

some updates....amp has been sorted out via siemens tubes, EI preamps, dana's VVR...as you can see from original post, this is a keeper ( project was started in 2007) ....deserved a new faceplate to go with it...LOTS OF THANKS to everyone who have helped me on this project...Dana Hall, Allyn Meyers ...

some pics.....

thinned my rockler piece w/ just an electric sander......sand,fit,sand, fit ....then voila! on a couple of builds, i've used bournes pots from steve at apexjr...got enough thread area and shaft length to use the rockler faceplate

if you have a local rockler store, they would have curly maple that is really thin......just a bit of sanding and you can squeeze it in

got mine from Allynmey ...great trannies at a good price .....check the emporiums, I do believe he's out of stock right now though .....

I'd appreciate a copy of the schematic and diagram...requested one before but lost it thanks in advance .....


Disregard please.....just found it in my other hard drive

thanks guys...i had someone build the head for me ( I supplied the maple) and I finished it up w/ dye and lacquer....it has a lot of goof ups on closer inspection but can't complain at all .....only thing left is a choice of the faceplate and knobs ( was thinking of ebony or cherry w/ chicken head k...

would also appreciate a copy ...thanks

Got it, thanks nick !

Just wanted to say hello..noobie here (been lurking for a while since I heard the comparo clips bet the ceriatone and trainwreck....assembled and housed my ceriatone....many thanks to allynmey for all the help !! .... already fired it up ! paired it w/ a marshall 4-12 cab (g1265 speakers)...what can...