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hateandwar
Gold Member
Australia
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 Posted - 02/21/2010 : 13:13:13
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Thanks a lot for the advice and kind words franzoni
I won't be getting zapped, ill be giving them to my uncle tomorrow to have a look. He said by the sounds of it he will be able to get at least one up and going.
Ill be happy with that!!
By the way, when turning on a tube amp, is it best to put it on stand by 1st, to warm it up?
Yep im a tube amp n00b. Haha
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 02/21/2010 : 13:34:28
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Originally posted by hateandwar
Thanks a lot for the advice and kind words franzoni
I won't be getting zapped, ill be giving them to my uncle tomorrow to have a look. He said by the sounds of it he will be able to get at least one up and going.
Ill be happy with that!!
By the way, when turning on a tube amp, is it best to put it on stand by 1st, to warm it up?
Yep im a tube amp n00b. Haha
Hi hateandwar
Yes 100% correct.
Always warm up the heaters in the tubes in standby,
before flipping the switch.
The standby switch turns off the high Voltage to the "Plates-Anodes" of the tubes.
Else you will suffer from what is known as "Cathode Stripping".
And greatly reduce the life span of your expensive tubes.
The high power Output tube are most susceptible to this problem.
Ask you Uncle to spend some time explaining the ins & outs,
and the basics for tubes & tube amps.
I allow an absolute minimum of 2 minutes before I switch the standby over.
Some players are much more impatient.
When & if I can, I will let the amp warm up for 5-10 minutes, or even longer.
While I do something else setting up.
Good luck at your Uncles place with the Amps.
See I still haven't called you any names... 
You should consider yourself "Very Very Lucky".
Regards Dr. Bob 
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
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Posted - 02/21/2010 : 15:09:41
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
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I allow an absolute minimum of 2 minutes before I switch the standby over.
Some players are much more impatient.
When & if I can, I will let the amp warm up for 5-10 minutes, or even longer.
While I do something else setting up.
This is what i do also...i set up my amp and the rack/backline and leave the marshall on standby then go set up the pedalboard,tune the guitars etc...before turning the amp on to play so it could be in standby for 10/15 mins before the soundcheck... |
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hateandwar
Gold Member
Australia
524 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2010 : 09:38:11
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Thanks for not calling me any names bob
I thought i was right!
He now has the heads. Now just to sit back and wait for the phone call  |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2010 : 11:55:00
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Hi hateandwar
I for one am keeping all my fingers & toes crossed for you.
Lets hope the good Uncle can get them (both) going for you.
Please keep us up to date.
Good Luck
Regards Dr. Bob |
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applesforjonah
Bronze Member
USA
93 Posts |
Posted - 02/23/2010 : 06:55:30
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| Those amps are gorgeous. I need to make friends with generous people who have random equipment laying around. |
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hateandwar
Gold Member
Australia
524 Posts |
Posted - 02/23/2010 : 08:46:04
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Dr.Bob, you know ill keep you up to date
Thanks applesforjonah! i like their look too. Ill be taking the stickers of them once i have them back though i think
even if one of the stickers is a blood duster one  |
Edited by - hateandwar on 02/23/2010 08:46:36 |
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hateandwar
Gold Member
Australia
524 Posts |
Posted - 02/24/2010 : 11:36:30
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Got a call from my uncle today. He's got the 75 watter working. He discovered its actually a 50 watter.
Also the tremelo its fully working, which is a plus.
The 100 watter on the other hand will need a bit more work, and will take awile. So for now, were just concentrating on getting the 50 working.
His words were: "these things are built like a brick sh** house!
So all round, im happy!
Can't wait to pick it up, then go get the marshall cab.
Won't be for awhile though.
Ill keep you all posted. Cheers.
P.S maybe I will do a vid when its up and running? |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 02/24/2010 : 12:46:34
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Originally posted by hateandwar
Got a call from my uncle today. He's got the 75 watter working. He discovered its actually a 50 watter.
Also the tremelo its fully working, which is a plus.
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Hi hateandwar
Really great news... 
We can all imagine just how pleased you must be.  
Regards Dr. Bob |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 02/24/2010 : 14:22:32
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| Congrats! Yes please, a vid would be awesome! |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 02/24/2010 : 22:26:55
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| Nice one......i like seeing old amps come back to life... and i did say(as your uncle remarked as well)they seem to be well built/neatly laid out amps...congrats..... |
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hateandwar
Gold Member
Australia
524 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2010 : 07:36:25
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Just letting everyone know, i have the 50watt head back in my hands.
Before i took it home, we plugged it in to his Marshall 1960a cab
This thing sounds soooooo good! Especially the tremolo.
Pretty good for a 36 year head i must say.
And is it loud?
YES! 
We made it shake his lounge room to pieces! (almost)
So i have it at home, i dont have the cab im going to buy yet.
Im just running it though a 1x12 speaker that my uncle rigged up for me untill i get the cab.
I was sure to buy him some well earned
When i eventually get the cab i will be sure to do a vid  |
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Pedal Dan
Silver Member
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2010 : 07:47:45
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| All I can say is...Awsome!!! Bringing treasured classics like these back to life is keeping the past in the present. That's the way they were built! Now you have to pay a small fortune to enjoy handcrafted quality. They'll most likely last forever! |
Edited by - Pedal Dan on 03/03/2010 07:48:43 |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2010 : 14:58:18
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Hi hateanwar
I'm glad it's all good news about your Eminar head/s.
OK I have to ask you this question.
In the subject line of your post you wrote:
I scored two free Eminar Valve heads. For free
Was it a simple typo?
Or did you really mean that the 2 free Eminar heads,
belonged to the band "Free"?
Regards Dr. Bob |
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hateandwar
Gold Member
Australia
524 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2010 : 00:29:29
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Haha nope not for the band.
And I didn't pay for them |
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I scored two free Eminar Valve heads. For free
