Building a Rocket - Layout Check for group build

Fischerman · Post by **Fischerman** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:51 pm

if so is there any thing else I need to order from Digi-key ??

PEC pots if you plan to use them.

Ron Worley · Post by **Ron Worley** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:58 pm

Fischerman wrote:
if so is there any thing else I need to order from Digi-key ??
PEC pots if you plan to use them.

They're generally much cheaper at TEDSS.com...

Ron

sst4270 · Post by **sst4270** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:19 pm

I just ordered some from Tedss.com for my Rocket build and I agree that Tedss.com is cheaper for the Log pots; however, for Linear Digikey is about $1.50 cheaper per pot. Since the all the pots are Log type on a Rocket I went with Tedss...

For Liverpool or Express you might consider splitting your order up.

My $0.02.

angelodp · Post by **angelodp** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:18 am

Its all coming together, should have it singing in a couple of days

ange

dansamp · Post by **dansamp** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:21 am

so what type of caps are people using

the EXPRESS AMPS seem to be polyester film
but the panasonic caps used by allyn are polpropylene
and also I see some 715 OD caps which are also polypropylene

the reason I ask is I haven't had good luck with OD caps (715's or 716's)
primarily in tweed type amps and marshall circuits
even my Hoffman inspired AC30 clone sounds better with M150 caps
it previously had OD 715 caps and some Jensen PIO (P.O.S.) in the tone circuit
sozo caps are poly/film and mustard caps are poly/film

I am so confused

Dan..............

RJ Guitars · Post by **RJ Guitars** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:05 am

dansamp wrote:so what type of caps are people using ....my Hoffman inspired AC30 clone sounds better with M150 caps
it previously had OD 715 caps and some Jensen PIO (P.O.S.) in the tone circuit

sozo caps are poly/film and mustard caps are poly/film

I am so confused

Dan..............

Dan I used the orange drop 715 series in my Rocket and I'm really pleased with the sounds I'm getting. I suppose it's not impossible for something else to be better, but so far I like what I'm hearing. I've had a couple other independent evaluations of my amp with very good comments back so I think you could do worse than the OD's...

On the other hand, I'd like to hear back from you if you go with the Mallory 150's. I have a couple more Rocket iterations in the works and I'll use Mallory's in at least one of them.

rj

angelodp · Post by **angelodp** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:42 am

Many many thanks rj for your help on this build and getting me through the power up.

ITS A DOOZY. Have had it up to ten and shook my studio. Love the tone, its a great amp. More soon.

[IMG:768:576]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/ ... G_1680.jpg[/img]

[IMG:768:576]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/ ... G_1685.jpg[/img]

ange

RJ Guitars · Post by **RJ Guitars** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:36 am

angelodp wrote:Many many thanks rj for you help on this build and getting me through the power up.

ITS A DOOZY. have had it up to ten and shook my studio, Love the tone its a great amp. More soon...

ange

Ange, you are absolutely welcome! Seeing these come to life with such good results is a great reward in itself. Looks like you got a great build and the fun is just beginning.

Can't wait to hear those clips, see more pictures and read about the lessons learned...

great job!

rj

doctord02 · Post by **doctord02** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:38 pm

>> and also I see some 715 OD caps which are also polypropylene

Just because they are dipped in Orange epoxy, dont assume they are 715's...

Those are PS series polyester film made by CDE if memory serves correctly.

Bear · Post by **Bear** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:58 am

angelodp wrote:Many many thanks rj for your help on this build and getting me through the power up.

ITS A DOOZY. Have had it up to ten and shook my studio. Love the tone, its a great amp. More soon.

[IMG:768:576]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/ ... G_1680.jpg[/img]

[IMG:768:576]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/ ... G_1685.jpg[/img]

ange

That's a nifty amp cradle -- how do I get one like that?

Bear

angelodp · Post by **angelodp** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:03 am

http://www.chassi-swing.com/main/

I was inspired by Jeph over at Brown note user group, and I cobbled one together. There are some plans floating around if you want I can Try to resurrect them.

ange

Lonely Raven · Post by **Lonely Raven** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:38 pm

I can't find my plans...I have plans for that one and one other one somewhere, but it's been a few years since I've even looked at them (never got around to building them).

Share them if you have them. I'll post mine if I find them.

angelodp · Post by **angelodp** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:08 pm

here is a plan for the craddle.... have fun

angelodp · Post by **angelodp** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:08 pm

I am not getting a signal from the right hand jack. Have I got this wiring correct.

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Post by **Allynmey** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:17 pm

Angelo, remove the ground from the shorting lug on the left cliffs jack. I would take them out all together and use switchcrafts. Less ground worries. also less ground loop worries!

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