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ER wrote:3 position switch with off in the middle, up for SS, down for tube B+?

I'd have to think a bit to figure a wiring diagram, but seems doable...

-ER

Use the same wiring layout as I've posted above, but use on-off-on switch and you'll have a "tube rectifier - standby - diode rectifier" switch.

Thanks! It's actually a Matchless Lightning build (cathode biased, 2xEL84, 280-0-280 PT secondary), capacitors are 450V rated and diodes are 1N4007, so I hope I'm on the safe side as far as this kind of switch/diodes/caps combo is concerned?

OK, would this work?

Thanks, I'll take your advice and mount the diodes on the GZ34 socket (one side) and on a small piece of tagboard (other side).

That Torres' version is OK, but what about mounting diodes directly on the DPDT - could anyone draw a layout for that, please?

Time for an audio test in higher volume levels: http://www.box.net/shared/mgd8tmrd5e Played through a 2x10'' cabinet w/ Jensen P10Q speakers. Guitars used: AmStd Strat, Gibson Les Paul Custom, Epiphone Pro Les Paul. Recording chain: Peavey instrumental mic into Artec mic preamp and then into laptop....

One sound example with modulations: http://www.box.net/shared/lavhepduoz 1) "Normal" (second) channel, some more drives: - 00.00 - 01.12, green SOVTEK Muff -> Klon Centaur (Klon switches on and off) - 01.12 - 01.36, Fuzz Factory 2) "Top Boost" (first) channel, clean sound: - 01.36 - 02.30, Ross Comp...

Another sound example, this time with dirt pedals: http://www.box.net/shared/k9o4ml0x8s 00.00 - 00.28 - Klon Centaur clone 00.28 - 01.14 - Roger Mayer Spitfire 01.14 - 02.00 - Green SOVTEK Big Muff Celestion Vintage 30 pushed by a Rocket on "3" while on "Top Boost" channel will require some serious ...

...and here's the sound example:

http://www.box.net/shared/2jdgl88d4f

Strat into a Rocket, "Volume" a tad below three (any louder and my room starts to dance). I've played with the tone section quite a bit, exploring different "jangle" settings.

I dig that Robin's egg blue tolex!!!!!!!!!! 8) Yeah where did you find this anyway, is this from John Sprung? Very cool. Yeah, I think that too. :) I believe it came from Banzai Music Store ( http://www.banzaieffects.com/Navy-Bronco-Tolex-covering-pr-23337.html ) - I was told from where it came but...

..and a couple more:

https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rocket_06_118.jpg
https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rocket_07_363.jpg
https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rocket_08_156.jpg
https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rocket_09_164.jpg
https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rocket_10_171.jpg

Well, here it is. :D I hope everyone can see the pictures? https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rocket_01_378.jpg https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rocket_02_109.jpg https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rocket_03_891.jpg https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rocket_04_156.jpg https://tubeamparchive.com/files/rock...

Thanks a lot! What are your ideas on a cab, 1-12 or 2-12 or did you already tell me that part :shock: It'll be a 1x12'' combo with Celestion Vintage 30 speaker - that's the closest to AlNiCo I can get right now. :) My only concern would be for the heater wires being on the signal side of the tube so...

...and here are layout links (one of them will work, I hope): .jpg layout hosted on AmpGarage: https://tubeamparchive.com/download/file.php?id=7290 Link for Internet Explorer etc, containing a .pdf file of the layout hosted at box.net = http://www.box.net/shared/l5plzqyak5 The same layout in .pdf ho...

Ditch the Illinois 80uf too.... Thanks, this actually comes in just in time since I'm about to order a couple more Fischer und Tausche electrolytics - I reckon they're the best value for money here, since they're decently priced and (as I've understood) they're used in German military equipment (Fi...