Re: [Harp-L] Substitute for tweed champ

["Juke Geezer" <bigbandrhythm@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Don't sell it. Maintain it for a (very) few dollars.

The new cracking noises, etc., are a warning. Failure will fry lots of 
parts. You need to change a few caps in the power circuit and the plate 
resistor(s.) It is easy.

Here's a link:
http://www.el34world.com/charts/fenderservice1.htm
-- different model, but same procedure.

PS.. Making the power tubes safe doesn't affect mojo. You might also have a 
look at any of the large electrolytic capacitors in there, too. They are in 
the power circuit, not the audio path, so again, no mojo hit.

I use a blackface Champ, mic'd with an appropriate microphone, whenever 
there is a good sound system, for guitar or harp.

PPS: I'd really like to try the Lone Wolf Harp Harp Attack. I still wouldn't 
sell a Champ, tho'.. so cool!

-----Original Message----- 
From: Barry Bean
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 11:41 AM
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Substitute for tweed champ

I've been out of the scene for several years, playing only the
occasional sit in and studio gigs, but I'm starting to pick up a few
more harp gigs. I have a great 6X8 Sonny Jr Bassman clone amp that's
great for big rooms or battling obnoxious guitarists, but I've been
using my mid-50s tweed champ for gigs with a decent sound man or small
rooms.
Unfortunately, it's beginning to pick up a few crackles it didn't used
to have, and a quick check of prices show it's worth a whole lot more
than the $250 I paid for it in 1990 or so.
So I'm thinking I should set it aside with my 54 Les Paul amp for studio
use only and get something a little newer and more easily replaceable
for gigs. I've seen the website for the Harpgear 2 amp, and am trying to
track down a Sonny Jr., but are there any other comparable small tube
amps worth checking out  these days? I'm not made of money, but I'm
willing to spend a few extra $$$ to get something that sounds right. I'd
much rather have a $1500 amp that barks like my sax than to have a $200
amp that yips like a chihuahua.
Suggestions?

BB