More Holiday amp building fun pt2

[Roccaforte Amps]

Next in line, this one will have 6x EL84. No extra gain stages this time, just a full EQ and vol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/RoccaforteAmps/holidayNEW2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/RoccaforteAmps/holidayNEW1.jpg

[SuperStrat]

All I see is a couple of unbolted transformers sitting on an empty chasis pan... but then I never had the vision.:D

J/K, sounds cool.

[Roccaforte Amps]

All I see is a couple of unbolted transformers sitting on an empty chasis pan... but then I never had the vision.:D

J/K, sounds cool.





FYI they all start out like this.

[SuperStrat]

We need clips.

[Roccaforte Amps]

We need clips.




It needs to run first. Soon.....
I'm almost considering punching it out to 8-EL84's.

[SuperStrat]

It needs to run first. Soon.....
I'm almost considering punching it out to 8-EL84's.

Looks like you have the PT to handle it!:RoCkIn

[steve10358]

Doug- 4xEL84?? Cool! What are you gearing it up to sound like?

[Roccaforte Amps]

Doug- 4xEL84?? Cool! What are you gearing it up to sound like?





4? theres six now but I might go eight;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/RoccaforteAmps/holidayNEW3.jpg

[Roccaforte Amps]

I finished number 2. My back hurts, I have the flew,
and no fuggin' EL84's!!!!! DAMNIT!!!!!!
I'm going to bed, bye.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/RoccaforteAmps/holidayFIN1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/RoccaforteAmps/holidayFIN2.jpg

[CitizenCain]

Sweet!

[Dana Olsen]

Sweet Doug! Xformers are as big as my first apartment (GRIN). With 6 EL-84's, will it be a "Wreckaforte"?

I'm getting the "flew" myself - feel 'mo 'bettah fast!

Thaks for the pics, Dana O.

[Roccaforte Amps]

Sweet Doug! Xformers are as big as my first apartment (GRIN). With 6 EL-84's, will it be a "Wreckaforte"?

I'm getting the "flew" myself - feel 'mo 'bettah fast!

Thaks for the pics, Dana O.


No t wreck in this amp.
This one has a preamp more similar to a fender blackface with treb.bass,mid controls. No extra gain stages.
But, there's a presence control, and an active mid boost (mini switch on front panel). 6 EL84, 400V, adjustable bias.
I'll post pics of it lit up once I have some tubes to put in it!
Clips soon.

[Roccaforte Amps]

My tubes just showed up, it hasn't ran yet but here's how she looks dressed:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/RoccaforteAmps/holidayTUBE1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/RoccaforteAmps/holidayTUBE2.jpg

[Red Planet]

Six is really cool. Eight would be just too much.

I'm happy with these four.

Here is your cousin.

50 watts Clean 80 watts Dimed.




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/RedPlanet/AndrewsInnards_1191.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/RedPlanet/AndrewsInnards_1190.jpg

Part of the A-22's innards. Cant post A-50 innards.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/RedPlanet/ChassisWiring.jpg

[big mike]

Take the bickering off line.

Doug is showing an amp that's NOT a model, he built this for himself. If that changes, it will be moved.

Red Planet, unfortunately due to the fact that you
a) Show Andrews as YOUR homepage
b) Mention them in every possible manner, weather or not related to topic

Most people don't consider you an unaffiliated party.

[scottcw]

Take the bickering off line.

Sorry Mike. I deleted my posts. Back to Doug's cool build and playoff football...

[Roccaforte Amps]

Take the bickering off line.

Doug is showing an amp that's NOT a model, he built this for himself. If that changes, it will be moved.

Red Planet, unfortunately due to the fact that you
a) Show Andrews as YOUR homepage
b) Mention them in every possible manner, weather or not related to topic

Most people don't consider you an unaffiliated party.




Thank you, Mike.

[Red Planet]

Sorry for my deffensiveness.

I do feel my post is relevant.

I posted pics of an EL84 Amp on steroids in a thread about a 6 EL84 Amp.

The rest of my posts are gone.

I did feel hungry though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/RedPlanet/friedspam.jpg:D

[Roccaforte Amps]

So if I post about an EL84 Amp on steroids in a thread about an 6 EL84 amp its has no relevance?

I fail to see the spam. I will gladly remove my post but I want this thread in the Manufactures area if I should have to.

What your telling me here is that some of us are more equall than others.

Yes I post about my personal amps I play but go back and look at threads I have taken part in or started. Everything I post inst about an Andrews Amp. Am I excited about my new Amp? Yes Is there something wrong with that? NOPE!





You're not bothering me, but you should know I've been posting
pictures of my "hobby" builds on the net for many years now.
Along with helping people on forums like this which I do answer
PM questions daily that have absolutely nothing to do with my products.
Everyone here who has been around for a while knows me well.
This is an amp message board, and personally I feel this
thread belongs here.
I'm not spamming, it's sharing what I do in my "free time" for fun.
The way your post came off I did feel like you were comparing
my amp to some elses as "similar", but outside of the EL84's
I see no resemblance.
Your post did seem out a little, but don't sweat it.
It's cool. I'm about ready to go light this thing, I'll report back later.

[Red Planet]

The Amp I posted about in your thread is a EL84 Amp on steroids so that in my brain is where the similarity is or I wouldnt happen to have said anything about it. I do think its just as much spam a builder posting about an amp he built regaurdless of wether he gets a pass on it or does lots of charity work for the needy children has nothing to do with it.

But I wasnt trying to say you were spaming I was trying to defend myself.

If you want to post about your bathroom sink it dosnt bother me and I have no problem with you. :RoCkIn

[Roccaforte Amps]

The Amp I posted about in your thread is a EL84 Amp on steroids so that in my brain is where the similarity is or I wouldnt happen to have said anything about it. I do think its just as much spam a builder posting about an amp he built regaurdless of wether he gets a pass on it or does lots of charity work for the needy children has nothing to do with it.

But I wasnt trying to say you were spaming I was trying to defend myself.

If you want to post about your bathroom sink it dosnt bother me and I have no problem with you. :RoCkIn



Lets just all chill...........
BTW, I got the amp running an hour ago.
Simply badass!! I'll shoot a vid as soon as......

[ericb]

Lets just all chill...........
BTW, I got the amp running an hour ago.
Simply badass!! I'll shoot a vid as soon as......

SWEET!!! Do it... can't wait to hear it

Eric

[dick wiewy]

Hokey Smokes! This thread hangin' or what?:munch

[Roccaforte Amps]

Ok, I fought my camera for hours,
this is just a test clip. There's some mic distortion,
but I figured the cure out after recording this.
The next clip will be more impressive I promise.
Here's the Holiday amp #2 (6-EL84), Strat, and
a 4 12" loaded with G12M 20watt Celestions.
The verb is an EH Holy Grail.
Note the amp volume is on one, I'll be turning it up on the next clip;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASE-zORfbE4#GU5U2spHI_4

[Mickey_C]

Doug,

Cool amp x10 - I love the PTP layout, it's top notch. It kinda makes me think of original Gibson Goldtone meets Harry Joyce - uber-cool!

Mickey

[Roccaforte Amps]

Doug,

Cool amp x10 - I love the PTP layout, it's top notch. It kinda makes me think of original Gibson Goldtone meets Harry Joyce - uber-cool!

Mickey



thanks

[Roccaforte Amps]

Here's another, I was playing at low volume
and forgot to turn the mic back up damnit!
You'll have to turn up.
After a long day of learning how to do
all of this vid crap the playing is crap too! LOL
I'll be redoing this tomorrow when I can get the amp vol up.
Holiday amp #2 (6 EL84) boosted with a Tube Driver,
Holy gail reverb, vox wha, madison square bedroom volume:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6uvIBCqKuE0