Re: [Harp-L] copper rectifiers

[Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>]

I use the Weber Copper Cap Rectifiers in most of my harp amps, and I can't
hear any degrading of the tone.  One common myth is that these solid state
rectifiers will "slam" the amp on immediately, without the delay you get
with a tube recto warming up.  Not true... The Weber Copper Caps take a few
seconds to get going, just like your 5Y3 tube.

I do know amp tech purists who frown on these Copper Caps, but I have no
complaints after using them for hundreds of hours.  Good tone and they have
never failed.

-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/



On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 6:34 AM, <SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> I knew this would bring a lot of questions from existing tube rectifier
> owners. You can go online with Webervst.com and order the copper can, part
>  number
> WZ34, however you must bias the amp back up as it lowers only the bias 6  -
> 7
> milliamps. They are $22 from Weber plus shipping, I am not getting in the
> middle of these as I would have to charge you $35 and you would still need
> to
> adjust your bias. They are just never supposed to break down. So guys
> getting
> them new in their amps do not get a spare rectifier and fuse with their
> package.
> I also cannot give the complete history of elements just because this has
> become a thread where most don't really know the difference or are just
> spouting
>  what Dave Kott said. I have owned over a thousand elements and if you want
> to  order one I will explain the difference, however do not have time to
> explain the  difference between the three just for your knowledge. I am not
> being
> rude, just  real. I have Black backs, white CR's, and White CM's, ALL
> worked
> over by Chuck  Gurney in my custom Turner shells.
> **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store?  Make dinner for $10
> or
> less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)
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