New guy here- introduction with questions

[Koolaide]

Hi all,
wanted to introduce myself here. I am a self taught hobbist, and have built 2 amps- fender tweed champ and a 5-e3.

I have only recently learned of KF and TW, saw the names ect, just never realized what a great designer and amp. Now all I can say is think I have found "the tone"

I have been lurking and reading some older post, and am looking for some answers to the following questions. Any help is appreciated.

- From review of the schematics, it looks as though only 1/2 of V2 is used. Is this correct?
-I am having trouble understanding the phase inverter- type and how it works. Any answers appreciated.

Thanks to all forum members for sharing their knowledge and making this forum available.

PS I have beem in touch with RJ and expect to purchase a complete kit from him soon.

Cheers,
Jim

[Teleguy61]

Welcome and good luck.
This is the place.

[martin manning]

- From review of the schematics, it looks as though only 1/2 of V2 is used. Is this correct?

Correct.

-I am having trouble understanding the phase inverter- type and how it works.

This type of PI is commonly called a "long-tailed pair." Google around or see the materials sticky for sources of information.

[xtian]

- From review of the schematics, it looks as though only 1/2 of V2 is used. Is this correct?

Correct.

Which leads to the signature of one of our members: "Oh my god, it has an unused triode..."

[JoeCon]

Hi Jim,

Lots to learn here. Also check out this site for info on all tube stuff and eventually buy his book...

http://www.valvewizard.co.uk/acltp.html

HTH.....

[Picker]

Hi Jim.. Welcome to the board.

The guys here are awesome. I had about the same amount of experience as you and with help from these guys I successfully constructed my own Express.

Take you time and ask lots of questions. You will do fine and will be in tonal bliss before you know it

[Koolaide]

Thanks all, you all know how to welcome a guy.

I finally found my answer, thanks again, I am sure there will be many more questions.

Jim

[ampmike]

Welcome Jim.Great to have you here.This group here are the best,I have made some real cool friends on TAG.I stop in every morning for coffee.Have fun,Mikey

[sliberty]

Welcome Jim. There are lots of really smart and knowledgeable (and even nice) guys here to help you out.

BTW, whenever asking about a TW, be sure to mention which model you are referring to. There are 3 that are commonly discussed (Express, Liverpool and Rocket), and then there are at least one or two others (for which much less is known, and less discussion goes on).

[Koolaide]

thanks mike and sliberty. I've already benifited from the gift of kowledge here.

This is the place for tone