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RickBlacker
Bronze Member
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 Posted - 09/18/2009 : 04:35:33
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Hey all..
Over the years i've read a little here, a little there and in high school I even took a class, but my knowledge is scattered at best.
I'd really like to learn more about electronics so that when I'm looking at schematics i can really understand whats going on. More than just a part replacement.
Not only for pedals, but because I have an old 1969 vintage Kustom analog solid state amp. It was handed down to me by my grandfather about 20 years ago. I've never used it in all these years and want to start using it. It has an ok sound with pedals, but I'd like to learn more about electronics so that I can tweak it.
Anyway, any help with suggested websites or books that will help me understand pedals, amps and circuits would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Laurie
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RickBlacker
Bronze Member
USA
138 Posts |
Posted - 09/18/2009 : 05:52:35
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Originally posted by Laurie
Even though I actually have an engineering degree... this was my bible when I was learning about electronics. Old, not well publicised, but I found it to be great.
http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Devices-Frustration-Mountains-Engineer/dp/0316368083
Hey, you seem to have a great deal of electronics behind you, and I see that you built your own amp at age 15... WOW.
Let me ask you something....
As mentioned, I have an old Kustom SS amp. Are there things I can do to this amp to bring it up to snuff? Are there things I can do to maybe make it have a bit more bottom end? I recently got a nice set of schematics for the amp. It's in PDF format.
From my limited understanding of electronics, as I understand it, CAPs go bad after periods of time. Since this is an old 1969 amp, I would think the caps in this amp could definitly be updated at minium...
Thoughts? |
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DeFrag
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 09/18/2009 : 13:31:33
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quote:
Originally posted by RickBlacker
quote:
Originally posted by Laurie
Even though I actually have an engineering degree... this was my bible when I was learning about electronics. Old, not well publicised, but I found it to be great.
http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Devices-Frustration-Mountains-Engineer/dp/0316368083
Hey, you seem to have a great deal of electronics behind you, and I see that you built your own amp at age 15... WOW.
Let me ask you something....
As mentioned, I have an old Kustom SS amp. Are there things I can do to this amp to bring it up to snuff? Are there things I can do to maybe make it have a bit more bottom end? I recently got a nice set of schematics for the amp. It's in PDF format.
From my limited understanding of electronics, as I understand it, CAPs go bad after periods of time. Since this is an old 1969 amp, I would think the caps in this amp could definitly be updated at minium...
Thoughts?
Caps are definitely worth looking at in an amp this age. As for changes, it all depends on the schematic. If you wanted to send me the schematics I could have a look for you (just use the lauriepedals address on my web page). |
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RickBlacker
Bronze Member
USA
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Posted - 09/18/2009 : 17:01:06
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| Hi Laurie, just sent you an email with the schematics |
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RickBlacker
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Ollie
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/18/2009 : 17:43:59
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Originally posted by RickBlacker
[Hey, you seem to have a great deal of electronics behind you, and I see that you built your own amp at age 15... WOW.
That sounds like a challenge to me. Now, how the heck do I build an amp? |
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Want to learn more about electronics
