Angela Super Single-ended build

2658 Views 78 Replies 11 Participants Last post by Alan Small, 6 mo ago

Alan Small

Discussion Starter · 7 mo ago (Edited)

Many of you may have already tackled this build which was a hot item in the late 90s.

I have just ordered up the parts needed from Nextgen to start my next project.

Got some fancy turrets from Nextgen too! a new item for them which i find useful in socket wiring.

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Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #61 · 6 mo ago

Slightly impatient waiting for the finish to dry...i suddenly need a curing booth

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Mark Brown

· #62 · 6 mo ago

That turned out fantastic Alan!

I think after all your prototyping, you really ended up with a great cloth.

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Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #63 · 6 mo ago

It is not fancy, however it is durable and sounds large...cabinet is 7 lbs on its own and 28 loaded up....

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Fuse at the bottom and pilot up top I will install tuesday...thank you nextgen for super fast shipping as always😊

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Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #64 · 6 mo ago

Volume and tone, toggle deep and toggle vox edge

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Mark Brown

· #65 · 6 mo ago

I really like it man and I like that it is imperfect. Looks like a piece that has been with you always.

Well done my man, well done indeed!

I adore how much it looks like an old television set.

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Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #66 · 6 mo ago

Mark Brown said:
I really like it man and I like that it is imperfect. Looks like a piece that has been with you always.

Well done my man, well done indeed!

I adore how much it looks like an old television set.

No need to worry about bumping it

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mhammer

· #67 · 6 mo ago

Handsome. Have you fired it up, yet? And if so, does the second power tube provide a noticeable increment?

Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #68 · 6 mo ago

mhammer said:
Handsome. Have you fired it up, yet? And if so, does the second power tube provide a noticeable increment?

Oh yes.. she runs....i used the lower volt taps to end up with 367 plates, 355 screens, 182 pin6, 198 pin1

The speaker/cab combo adds to the perceived volume and it sounds glorious...certainly an increase in volume from a 5f2a with similar speaker/cab: so many variables that contribute

A fun build using extra pine on hand...fine for this old guy who appreciates warm and clean...cautiously I can get to 10 and control the guitar and fingers for nuances...both toggles are impressive for those who like to fiddle with switches and work fine with single coils and buckers in equal fasion

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Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #69 · 6 mo ago

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mhammer

· #70 · 6 mo ago

Alan Small said:
Oh yes.. she runs....i used the lower volt taps to end up with 367 plates, 355 screens, 182 pin6, 198 pin1

The speaker/cab combo adds to the perceived volume and it sounds glorious...certainly an increase in volume from a 5f2a with similar speaker/cab: so many variables that contribute

A fun build using extra pine on hand...fine for this old guy who appreciates warm and clean...cautiously I can get to 10 and control the guitar and fingers for nuances...both toggles are impressive for those who like to fiddle with switches and work fine with single coils and buckers in equal fasion

The thing about that style of Tone control is that the treble emphasis end of the control stops doing anything after volume is about 6 or so, while the treble-cut continues to work at any volume setting.

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Paul Running

· #71 · 6 mo ago

mhammer said:
The thing about that style of Tone control is that the treble emphasis end of the control stops doing anything after volume is about 6 or so, while the treble-cut continues to work at any volume setting.

That will depend on the value of the tone pot...it's not noted on the schematic, probably because it is a select-on-test component, the value determining the frequency response of the inputted signal.

Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #72 · 6 mo ago

mhammer said:
The thing about that style of Tone control is that the treble emphasis end of the control stops doing anything after volume is about 6 or so, while the treble-cut continues to work at any volume setting.

I notice this phenomenon and have pondered alteration(s); for learning experience I may install a bright cap and listen for appeal and then try a treble cut design too(probably more useful than the tweed tone circuit).
Thanks for the idea

Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #73 · 6 mo ago

Paul Running said:
That will depend on the value of the tone pot...it's not noted on the schematic, probably because it is a select-on-test component, the value determining the frequency response of the inputted signal.

I used 1meg audio on each

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Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #74 · 6 mo ago

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Paul Running

· #75 · 6 mo ago

Nice retro style, Alan.

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MarkM

· #76 · 6 mo ago

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Jesus, if I turned the kitchen stove into a work bench, herself would turn a cast cooking pan into a weapon!

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Richard Gear

· #77 · 6 mo ago

MarkM said:
Jesus, if I turned the kitchen stove into a work bench, herself would turn a cast cooking pan into a weapon!

Alan saves a lot of time by eating while building amps!

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MarkM

· #78 · 6 mo ago

My ADD just caught your guitar @Alan Small, what is that all about? Never seen anything like it before!

Alan Small

Discussion Starter · #79 · 6 mo ago

MarkM said:
My ADD just caught your guitar @Alan Small, what is that all about? Never seen anything like it before!

courtesy of @faracaster ..she is a Springer Guitar from France: the model is a Halfbreed with Haussel pickups and pinstriping from Europe s' top auto and cycle artist.
Made from Spanish cedar and delightful to play.

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