Tremolo "Roach" circuit info.

[Thinline 69]

Could anyone tell me where I can order a "roach" (neon light and Light-Dependent Resistor) for the tremolo circuit for my 64 Bandmaster?

I am not having much luck finding one on the net.

If anyone has any other tips on what I can do, please let this novice amp tech know.

The tremolo was not working and we detected it was the Light-Dependent Resistor. When removing the shrink wrap from them I broke the neon lamp.

I guess after being in an amp for 45 years they get brittle.

 

[Thinline 69]

I did find a Light-Dependent Resistor at Radio Shack, but I have had no luck on the net or local stores with the neon light.

 

[Ronsonic]

tubesandmore.com newsensor.com

Pretty much anyone else who sells amp parts.

 

[Thinline 69]

Thanks Ronsonic. I found it at newsensor.com.

 

[Thinline 69]

Well,
I tried to buy one, but there is a min. order of $50.

Shopping Cart Product NameQuantityPriceTotalDelete OPTO $11.20 $11.20 Total: $11.20


Minimum purchase should be $50.00 or above

 

[wyatt]

Antique Electronic Supply, hard to link because of the way they set up the frames...search for...
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Mojotone...
http://www.mojomusicalsupply.com/item.asp?pid=17497&pg=13797&id=4113400

New Sensor is a wholesaler, it's the distribution arm of Mike Matthews empire. It's easier to have a New Sensor dealer order a part (just about every guitar store carries New Sensor products) and the plus side is most will discount the sale price.

 

[Thinline 69]

Thanks for the links!!! I found one at Fliptops

 

[doctorx]

Ted Weber.

$7

 

[Frostbite Slim]

I suggest getting a "Surf Bug" from Jon at Tonecraft Amp Repair http://www.tonecraftamprepair.com/html/surf_bug.html

Jon specs them for near zero insertion loss and the modulation is magical!