Rebiasing My Amp
So I wanna switch out the old 5881's for some EL34's and there is a switch on the back of the amp for doing so. Should the internal bias still be set? Can I do it myself without killing myself (assuming i am a reasonably intelligent person ;) )? Point me in the right direction.
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what sort of amp is it ?
I did my Marshall TSL recently and it was a cakewalk.
I did my Marshall TSL recently and it was a cakewalk.
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Its a Carvin MTS 3212...I bought it used and the power tubes appear to be in need of switching...The repair shop I talked to quoted me for 45 bucks with a 2-3 week wait :eek:
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Im not familiar with those beasts however if you have a voltmeter it shouldn't be too much of a problem.
A good person to talk to is Bob form www.eurotubes.com. He is a good egg and can also sell you some totally brilliant tubes (JJs) !!
The quote doesn't seem to bad but the wait is totally unreasonable !
A good person to talk to is Bob form www.eurotubes.com. He is a good egg and can also sell you some totally brilliant tubes (JJs) !!
The quote doesn't seem to bad but the wait is totally unreasonable !
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In fact checks this out !
http://www.eurotubes.com/euro-v.htm
http://www.eurotubes.com/euro-v.htm
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# 5
Wow, thanks Doc! And why the hell are u up so early (or late)? Anyways, I'll give the article a more thorough look tomorrow when im sober. I've already ordered some Svetlana EL34's and JJ 12ax7's so hopefully they'll bring the beast to life! Thanks again, bro!
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If it is anything like the TSL, that it !
Always up early, comes from having too much work !
Baaaa !
Always up early, comes from having too much work !
Baaaa !
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Originally Posted by: Dr_simonIf it is anything like the TSL, that it !
Always up early, comes from having too much work !
Baaaa !
The TSL100, nuf said. Great Amp!! Have you had the opportunity to play through the 6100LE by any chance? If so, what's your opinion if it? I played through it a few times now and it's a Monster, but I still need to find that warm tone by dialing it in. Haven't got completely there yet. Those old JTM45's kinda spoil ya, I guess. Even the walls get all happy with fuzzyness.
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Well I biased the sucker by myself last night and nobody died! Woohoo! Biased it pretty hot (i think)...about 180 mA per Bob at Eurotube's recommendation. Sounds sweet! :cool:
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Originally Posted by: dvenetianThe TSL100, nuf said. Great Amp!! Have you had the opportunity to play through the 6100LE by any chance? If so, what's your opinion if it? I played through it a few times now and it's a Monster, but I still need to find that warm tone by dialing it in. Haven't got completely there yet. Those old JTM45's kinda spoil ya, I guess. Even the walls get all happy with fuzzyness.
I haven't had the pleasure however the TSL kited out with JJs and a powerbreak is more than enough for me !! I have been running either a PRS CE24 or a Gibson Classic through it and it just never fails to tickle my Yumm bone !
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Originally Posted by: Homebrew1709Well I biased the sucker by myself last night and nobody died! Woohoo! Biased it pretty hot (i think)...about 180 mA per Bob at Eurotube's recommendation. Sounds sweet! :cool:
Well done mate, the first time is always a bit scary (I was plenty nervous doing mine) !
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Originally Posted by: Dr_simonI haven't had the pleasure however the TSL kited out with JJs and a powerbreak is more than enough for me !! I have been running either a PRS CE24 or a Gibson Classic through it and it just never fails to tickle my Yumm bone !
Know what ya mean. I souped up my DSL100 w/JJE34L's and ECC83S's, what a difference!!!! Especially when I run my Les Paul Standard D.C. through it. Thick as molasses!!!
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