Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts

Friday, November 6, 2020

Mesa Boogie DC-5 No Power Amp Output to Cab (FIXED)

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(Not my amp but it's exactly the same)
 
Well, after sitting for a while my 1990 Boogie DC-5 decided not to output power. I could barely hear the preamp yet the power tubes lit. About to try some trouble shooting. That guy can just lay sick.
 
I'm suspicious perhaps a solder joint in the modded serial from parallel loop may have a fault killing anything from hitting the power amp. I'd be happy with a jumper in it if that was the fix. LOL!!

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

1963 Fender Bandmaster w/orig 2x12 Cab

Recently came into a 2x12 Fender Bandmaster speaker cabinet. Complete with prop rods for a good angle up. Thing is, the Fender labled speakers seem to be frozen. Tolex is in fine shape too after some exhausting cleaning.

Before I even began to mess with them I recently came across an assortment of Celestions, Carvin and other 12" speakers. Think I'll rewire it and try some of the new speakers before I tackle the vintage speakers. It's looking like the Carvins will be installled soon.

Jet City looks good on it, no?



EDIT: Old wiring was easily fixed along with a new jack. Need some pix of original speakers so you  Fender folk can id them for me.

EDIT II: Also have matching Bandmaster head. Not sure of electronical condition. Looks good outside but the electronics have yet to be tested. I'm suspect all components are original. No tubes yet.

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

A Not Dead Yet Tube Screamer

Believe this or not this pedal functioned but take a look at the photos:



One lone cap was holding it together. I'm going to attempt to super glue the board so wish me luck!


Success! The PCB break made the DC jack recess about 1/4". Now it looks as it should.


Stay tuned for the future mods!

Jet City JCA-50 To SLO Specs Mod

Recently after some eye crossing forum reading decided to mod my JCA-50 to true Soldano SLO specs. I found an excellent resource for that go...