LadyMarth01 · @LadyMarth01
268 followers · 867 posts · Server mstdn.games
RubenAple · @RubenAple
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Whistling Treason · @WhistlingTreason
224 followers · 681 posts · Server mstdn.social

Some years ago I built this sweet little 4w valve amp, based on a circuit. This weekend I gave it 3 coats of shellac, to get that classic Fender tweed vibe. I was so happy with the results that I got out the camera, put on a vintage Soviet lens and took a few sun dappled shots. I now envy the relicing team at Fender, who I imagine sit around smoking, drinking coffee and inhaling the rich walnut aroma of turpentine and all day.

#guitaramp #amplifier #Valve #shellac #HELIOS #Fuji #5f1 #fender

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Tom Hamby · @tomhamby
95 followers · 2653 posts · Server mas.to
herrkaschke · @herrkaschke
381 followers · 1590 posts · Server mastodon.art

Free Ampsim "AnyAmpIR (GAS Therapy)"

playpm.gumroad.com/l/AnyAmpIR

AnyAmpIR can be any guitar/bass amp you want, and it's suuuuuuper efficient. Just batch load all of your IR collection, SAVE AS PRESET IN DAW, then start playing and have fun. It's also super light weight on CPU & ram & storage usage, basically a production monster for any guitar/bass based producer.

#guitaramp #ampsimg #free #plugins #audio

Last updated 2 years ago

Guitar · @guitar
12 followers · 22 posts · Server mas.to

Neural Amp Modeler is probably the best free profiling . Really impressive plugin.
youtube.com/watch?v=0uTtIJ9VqU
Managed to profile both overdrive and amp & cab.
Interestingly, there are some recurrent models present, which might indicate future FX plugins.

#deeplearning #vst #guitaramp

Last updated 2 years ago

thebigreason · @thebigreason
8 followers · 71 posts · Server urbanists.social

Preparing to install a new reverb transformer in a 1960s Gibson GA-20, I broke the terminal in question off of the tube socket. And subsequently realized I forgot to reorder 9-pin tube sockets. This thing has been on my bench for way too long.

#vintageamp #guitaramp #amprepair #tubeamp

Last updated 2 years ago

Poetry News · @haikubot
630 followers · 5207 posts · Server mastodon.cloud
nddentico · @nddentico
269 followers · 331 posts · Server mas.to

It was starting to sound gritty, and I have been considering down grading to a lighter weight practice amp to have something to lug outside on sunny day. Then I realized there were loose connections with the speaker cone. Then I got out the deoxit and cleaned out the pots. It not only cleaned up the sound, it also broaden my tonal range. This thing didn't use to handle lows very well, but now it's having to issues with my baritone! I love this amp

#diy #baritoneguitar #guitaramp #amplifier #AMPS

Last updated 2 years ago

Tim Marcus · @milkman
48 followers · 119 posts · Server sfba.social

This one came out pretty well too.

#guitaramp #madeinSF

Last updated 2 years ago

thebigreason · @thebigreason
7 followers · 53 posts · Server urbanists.social

I built a guitar amplifier from scratch. It was very fun, and it actually sounds very good!

thebigreason.com/blog/2023/02/

#tubeamp #guitaramp #boutiqueamp #handwiredamp

Last updated 2 years ago

Finally got a new practice amp for my bass and Les Paul

#guitaramp #guitar #guitarplayer #bass #blasdplayer

Last updated 2 years ago

thebigreason · @thebigreason
6 followers · 40 posts · Server urbanists.social

I completely rebuilt the filter section of the GA-20, taking advantage of the space I bought from cleaning up the power supply. The previous owner put the two filter caps they replaced on above three wire-wound resistors. Heat rises, and it’s important to keep heat away from capacitors as much as possible. These three resistors dissipate a lot of heat.

#gibson #guitaramp #vintageamp #tubeamp #amprepair

Last updated 2 years ago

Sean · @edgeofbreakup
41 followers · 4 posts · Server guitar.rodeo
Mike Babyak · @mikebabyak
374 followers · 839 posts · Server musicians.today
Adam Thomas Music 🎸 · @adamthomasmusic
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Mike Babyak · @mikebabyak
330 followers · 720 posts · Server musicians.today

Tour of . 385 projector amp modded by in Raleigh, NC. is a single Jupiter 10” 50 watt ceramic. Guitar is a 72 with a Z90 in the neck and early tele replacement in the bridge. (The hum disappears when it’s back in the cabinet.)

youtu.be/cpaO4DLtLkM

#amplifiers #filmosound #madscienceworks #speaker #telecaster #harmonicdesign #dimarzio #mastomusic #guitar #guitaramp

Last updated 2 years ago

thebigreason · @thebigreason
4 followers · 24 posts · Server urbanists.social

Replaced the power cord on the GA-20 with a grounded cable, removed the death cap, and rewired the rotary power/polarity switch to just power. I landed a 2 lug terminal strip on one of the power transformer bolts to provide a ground point and a more reliable connection for the pilot light and other half of the primary. The previous lug was badly corroded and broke off when I heated it up. Before and after photos below.

#gibson #guitaramp #vintageamp #tubeamp #amprepair

Last updated 2 years ago

thebigreason · @thebigreason
4 followers · 16 posts · Server urbanists.social

Currently on the bench: Gibson Minuteman GA-20 RVT. In for out-of-control squealing (oscillation) and a recap.

60s Gibson amps are a spaghetti nightmare, and the eyelet boards have deep, conical reservoirs filled with solder. The leads of every component are very long and are tough to remove, even with a solder pump. In addition to the oscillation, the reverb and tremolo aren’t working.

I have my work cut out for me.

#gibson #vintageamp #guitaramp #tubeamp #amprepair

Last updated 2 years ago