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An example of a JMI era AC30 clone build

One of our nice customers built a 60’s Vox AC30 clone.  He built whole thing including the cabinet and covering with Tolex. I have a lot of respect for his ability to tackle everything from wiring to carpentry. and the patience and determination to work on this project. There are a lot of pictures showing the stpes. Note that this was intended as a reocrod fo the project and NOT a step by step instruction […]

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ROS-2000 Useful Feature

There is a useful feature on our ROS-2000 board. We minimised the routing of the high plate volts around the board by adding two red jumper leads.  Yoi can see the red jumper leads in the picture of a production board – located next to the EL34 tube bases. These jumpers can be used to make a Marshall JCM2000 100watt model to be a 50 watt amp. You could also make the amp as a switchable

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Shipping Info

Shipping info .No shipments on 1st January and then back to normal from 2nd January. Deliveries usually take a day or two longer than normal in this Xmas- New Year twilight zone, Here is a summary of the Royal Mail UK shipping services. UK Services : Royal Mail’s delivery aim is 1/2 working days for  24 hours tracked 2./3 working days for 48 hours tracked.  They do not guarantee an exact day.  Sunday is not

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From the Bench to the Stage: How We Really Test Valves

We don’t just tickle output valves with a few polite volts and hope for the best. No, we run them at the sort of voltages you’ll actually find inside a real amp – the levels where the magic (and sometimes the smoke) happens. Every set comes with its own test certificate, spelling out exactly what conditions the valves endured. Think of it as their gig contract – proof they’ve already played the loud bit before they arrive

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Amp repairs in the Scarborough UK Area

This is info for folks in the Scarborough UK area.  We are now focusing on our website business and so we have run out of time to fix amps ! We do carry extensive stocks of quality valves, electrolytic capacitors and valve bases  and always happy to give advice. There are some good amp repair folks who are not too far away. We recommend Paul at Cuenet Services in Sunderland.   If you are an

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Quiet the Noise: Killer V1 Tube Upgrades for Your Amp

If your amp’s been humming a little lullaby of noise, or you’re just after that ultra-clean tone, it might be time to upgrade your V1 preamp tube. Whether you’re rocking a Strat through a vintage combo or spinning vinyl on a high-end stereo rig, swapping out your V1 valve can seriously dial down the noise floor and tighten up your sound. Here are three top-tier 12AX7/ECC83-compatible tubes that are making noise by… well, not making

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