Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. Long time lurker, first time poster so be gentile.
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After building the odd effect pedal, and an AX84 amp quite some time ago, I started to prepare for my next build. Priorities shifted slightly and free time became harder to come by, so the project was put on hold.
Well, my eldest son who is now eight has taken up the guitar in a big way, and has got me back into the swing of it, and gave me the motivation to get the build done.
It's a straight 2204 build, I was following the BillyBatz layout and incorporating SDM's grounding scheme. I've used JJ filter caps & tubes, Mallory 150 caps and CF resistors. Chassis was bent by a local shop for me, I did the drilling, board and plates were also home made. This was my first attempt at engraving a plate this big, and as you can see the back came out a bit funky (cut speed was way too fast), and there was some bleeding of the back fill on the front. I will probably redo them later on but they'll suffice for now.
Haven't given it a proper run yet, so I'm still listening to it. I do think the bass may need a little tightening up, and although there's a slight hum when dimed, I think there's too much hiss. Take out V1 or plug into the low input and she's quiet as a mouse, have checked the caps, and grid wires, I haven't yet looked at the resistors.
Let me know what you guys think, any suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm sure there's room for improvement and much to learn.
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So from here, I'll build it a cabinet, try quiet it down a little, and voice it. Then start on the next build...
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Thanks for looking
Robert
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