PedalPCB Decadence Preamp
PedalPCBs take on the preamp section of Peavey Decade amp. Schematic is avaiable HERE.
Month: July 2024
Madbean BirdDog
An old forgotten madbean project based on the pre amp section of solid state Squier 51 amplifier. I really find these SS amp designs interesting and they usually ditorts in an interesting way. The op amp types aren’t specified in the schematic but I bet TL072 will work fine. You can also try op amps … Read more
AWA: Model PA774 8w PA Valve Amplifier
This is an interesting little valve PA amplifier that I picked up today, probably from the late fifties or early sixties. I don’t think it will need too much work, but I’ll find out soon enough. It’s a little tight on space compared to some others, but not it’s not as bad as some other … Read more
HUDSON: Sidecar Overdrive
I did a layout for the Hudson Sidecar a couple of years ago, and I retraced my steps recently and found a few things that needed to be updated. The Sidecar is a progression of the 999 Overdrive, which is Hudson’s version of a ‘green box’ overdrive, made for people like me that don’t like … Read more
T-Rex Mudhouny + Green Ringer
Jordan sent me a layout and of course it qualifies as an entry on the blog. Still unverfifed, though.
Cable Lacing
Ok – next level nerd alert. Apart from being distracted by valve amp related things, I’ve recently started to use cable lacing to keep the wires looking tidy. Cable lacing was how it was done before cable ties appeared, and I believe it’s still used in some areas of aeronautics and space programmes. Sure you … Read more
Demedash Effects Incandenza Relay Bypass
Here is a contribution from Chris Stelloh that seem to be really useful. Chris says: This is an updated version of the Demedash Incandenza micro-controller free clickless relay true bypass switch. It takes up a bit more room than a simple 3pdt, but because of the friction-free operation of the SPST button, it will last … Read more
SUPRO: Super Six, Model S6606 Valve Amplifier
Valco made, Supro single-ended valve amp, very much the same as the Gretsch 6150 / 6151 SUPRO SUPER SIX, MODEL S6606 12AX7, 6V6, 5Y3 8″ Jensen speaker, 3.2 ohm OT 2640 PT 3036 B+ 300v 4.5w