Re: [Harp-L] Recommendations for an affordable first amp?

[Garry <harp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 09/15/2010 04:13 PM, Richard Eisenberg wrote:
> I purchased an Epiphone Valve Jr., version I, for $119, and a mod kit for it
> on Ebay from Alnicomagnet for $50.  It sounded good out of the box, but with
> a hum that Epiphone has fixed on version 2 and version 3. The Alnicomagnet
> mod kit:
>
> *1.    **Drop HT Voltage to a safe level*
> *2.    **Fit HT Fuse and chassis mount fuseholder
> *3.    **Reconfigure input to Fender Champ specification
> *4.    **Re-bias pre-amp tube to "Blues Harp" specification*
> *5.    **Change interstage attenuation resistive network to clean up sound
> *6.    **Fit Standby Switch*
> *7.    **Fit Output Impedance Selector Switch (choose 4 or 8 ohm cabinets)*
> *8.  Fit Line-Out Jack*
> *9.  Fit Pentode/Triode Mode Switch*
> *10. Change heater (filament) supply to DC as later Version.2*
> *11. Add extra HT filter stage as later Version.2 *
>    
sounds like an excellent setup, but probably more than a
beginner is likely to want to tackle just to play at jams.

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