Top products from r/ToobAmps
We found 24 product mentions on r/ToobAmps. We ranked the 26 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Guitar Amplifier Handbook
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 2
"Softcover 240 pages Size: 11"" x 8-1/2"" Author: Dave Hunter ISBN: 087930863X"24 pages"Size: 11"" x 8-1/2"""Author: Dave HunterISBN: 8793863X
2. Reliable Hardware Company RH-092A-A Heavy Duty Hi-Temp Spray Adhesive
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Heavy Duty Hi-Temp spray adhesive formulated for all Road Case applications. Hi immediate bond strength. Excellent heat and water resistance. Lace-like non-misting spray.Bonds to ABS Laminate, road case foam, tolex, wood, metal and plastic.Short 5 minute tack time, up to 1 hour working time, maximum...
3. Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound Book Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells the tale of this extraordinary company on its 50th anniversary, weaving together the American success story of the company founder, the role of key inventors and inventions, and the development of innovative music equipme...
4. Electro-Harmonix Headphone Amp Portable Practice Amp
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Ultra lightweight and portableDesigned specifically for musical instrumentsGet the character sound of your live instrumentHandles high gain pedal board input delivering your favorite tone and definitionSuper quiet
5. JJ Electronics Amplifier Tube (T-EL84-JJ-MP)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
JJ's EL84 is a great replacement for guitar amps or hi-fi.EL84/6BQ5Available in Singles, Apex Matched Pairs or Apex Matched Quads - please select from list.
6. JJ Electronics Amplifier Tube (T-7027A-JJ)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Octal power tube (max plate Watts = 30W)7027AAvailable in singles, Apex matched pairs or Apex matched quads - Please select from List
7. Power Gear 3 Wire Receptacle Tester, Outlet Tester, 6 Visual Indications, Light Indicator, UL Listed, Gray, 50542
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outletsProvides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiencyLights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is includedTests standard 3-wire outletsUL ListedLight indicates if w...
8. Morley ABC 9v in/out
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Route one input to three outputs (1 guitar to 3 amps)Route three inputs to one output (3 guitars to 1 amp)Combine or select as neededLED’s show you which signal is activeTrue bypass
9. CAIG Laboratories DeoxIT DN5 Mini-Spray, Nonflammable 5% Solution 14 g
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
10. Weller WES51 Analog Soldering Station
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Receptacle For Easy Iron ReplacementDesigned For Continuous Production SolderingSlim, Comfortable Pencil With Eta Tip Reduces Operator FatigueTip Temperature Offset CapabilityAllows User To Reset Station Temperature To Match In Tip Sizes & StylesStation Includes Power Unit, Soldering Pencil, Stand a...
11. Electro-Harmonix 6V6 EH Vacuum Tube
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Perfect for high plate voltage amps like the Fender Deluxe Reverb
12. JJ Electronics Amplifier Tube (T-12AX7-S-JJ)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
12AX7 vacuum tube,U.S. Product Code: 12AX7European product Code: ECC83For guitar and Hi-Fi amplifiers,Can be used in any preamp or microphone application
13. Parts Express Nickel Plated Nibbling Tool
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Simply drill 3/8" hole insert cutting head and compress handles.Gives you the ability to make square holes for fuse holders, special connectors displays etc.Material to be nibbled is placed in the gap between the punch and blade channel.By squeezing the handles together, the punch will move down int...
14. Elenco Alligator Lead Set, 10-Piece, 36-Inches - TL-6
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Set of 10 Alligator Clip to Alligator Clip jumper leads5 ColorsKeep this test lead set on hand for your next electronics projectLead length 36-InchFor more than 30 years Elenco has been producing reliable as well as affordable electronic test equipment, tools, and educational kits
15. CAIG DeOxit Cleaning Solution Spray, 5% spray 5oz
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Contact Cleaner and RejuvenatorCleaner Applications: ContactsDispensing Type: SprayFeatures: Flushing Action, Slow Dry
16. CAIG Laboratories D100L-25C Contact Cleaner
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Fast acting deoxidizing solutionCleans, protects, lubricatesCan be used as a general treatment for ConnectorsCAIG LABORATORIES D100L-25C 25ml Contact Cleaner
17. P3 P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Choose from the Kill-a-Watt's four settings to monitor your electrical usageMonitor your electrical usage by day, week, month, or yearFeatures easy-to-read screenElectricity usage monitor connects to appliances and assesses efficiencyLarge LCD display counts consumption by the kilowatt-hourCalculate...
18. Tripp Lite IS250 Isolation Transformer 250W Surge 120V 2 Outlet 6 feet Cord TAA GSA
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
250W ISOLATION TRANSFORMER: Complete line isolation, noise filtering and surge suppression is ideal for sensitive equipment. Supports combined loads up to 250 watts continuous/2.1A at 120V2-OUTLETS: Includes two widely spaced NEMA5-15R output receptacles, 6 ft. power cord, circuit breaker overload p...
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I got the tolex from www.fabricempire.com. It's actually not Tolex but a thicker vinyl material. Very cool, but hard to get corners perfect so I put the corner brackets on. Before this amp I always use sbrush on Tolex adhesive. The white stuff that looks like Elmer's glue. But I hate that stuff. This time I tried this stuff and LOVE it. More expensive but so much cleaner, neater and less hassle.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076575WYT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have my plates made by www.precisiondesignin.com
Sandy the woman who runs it is awesome. Her turnaround time is super fast and she is very easy to work with. Highly recommended!
My most used meter is this cheap $15 GE box. I have some nice ones, and if you're only going to have one get one that does >500V, but this one is compact and reads well enough that I tend to use it the most. I have a couple nice meters which also do caps, diodes, transistors, auto ranging, up to 1000V reads, etc. They're very handy.
Get some bias probes. The kind that plug into your meter are good and inexpensive, if you want to go spendy the eurotubes box that reads out plate voltage and current directly is a nice piece of gear. Get a soldering iron with adjustable range and replaceable tips. I had one of the cheaper weller irons, it eventually shorted the pot so it's on full all the time (something I could fix but haven't) so I used that as an excuse to get a nicer iron. If you plan to do any solid state something ESD safe if a good idea.
Just posted clip/description in comments. I will definitely read up on Merlin Blencowe, thanks for the heads up! I'd gotten started with a fantastic book with a great overview/insight on amps and circuits. It's the Guitar Amp Handbook by Dave Hunter and he does a great job with conveying his vast knowledge into easy to understand explanations. Link for those interested: http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Amplifier-Handbook-Understanding-Amplifiers/dp/087930863X
I went to a community college and studied Electrical Engineering Technology and learned enough to get me started on learning about amps. I also found a job in manufacturing which pays well but wish i had gone for regular EE because of the stability of those job and ease of finding new work.
This series of videos will unlock the mystery of tube based guitar amps. It's Uncle Doug and he's the best on youtube for this. He starts with the basics and explains it all so well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5SSKX74DKg
But they don't teach anything at all about Tube electronics anymore. You are still on your own to figure that stuff out. You could very easily learn about the basics of electronics online. after that buy this to get in depth. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0956154522/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
> Recently the speaker has become noticeably blown when I'm hitting lower notes so I figured it's time for an upgrade
> but I loved playing on my buddy's tube amp
> am getting ready to record an album
When recording you don't need to match the drummers volume.
One option is to replace the speaker and keep using the amp you know, and borrow your buddy's amp when recording and play through both with
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z36F06/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I read in Van Halen Rising that on their first arena tour, EVH was using a Variac and going through a set of power tubes every night. That was in the '70s when tubes were plentiful and cheap.
I've never compared Variac to a power soak/attenuator, but pretty sure the latter would save you on tubes.
The Dave Hunter book Guitar Amplifier Handbook.
I built the Princeton/Champ-inspired amp, he calls it the Two-Stroke, in the back of the book as a head and used the dual power tube configuration.
Weber sourced most of the kit I got from Dave at that point.
Last I saw he'd moved over to Victoria.
AX84.com is a great place to start reading.
You might want to look into the Weber and Ceriatone kits, too.
Good luck.
I've actually never used TAD tubes but I do know that Electro Harmonix surprisingly makes a good 6V6 (the 6V6GT).
Are you properly grounding the amp and is your house properly grounded?
You can get something like this on amazon for pretty cheap to test your outlets.
I remember you. A man after my own heart. You can also use a cheap nibbler to make any cutouts you need. But I generally avoid them and use standup transformers and hard mounted power cords with strain relief.
This is what you want to build to drain the caps. Order a set of heavy duty alligator test leads. and solder in a 5watt 10k resistor.
Electro-Harmonix has a headphone amp which might be right up your alley.
JJ makes them. They're dirt cheap.
You can also use 6l6GC's, or KT66's, kt88's, etc.
Lots of good information here, I appreciate it.
I'll check outside tomorrow and see if i can find anything leading to the ground. The only thing I saw last time was two metal cables which were bolted down to the pipe system near the water heater/furnace, and that's in the basement, but I didn't look outside.
The isolation transformer I've been using is this Tripp Lite IS250. It did literally nothing, or if it is, it's not discernible to me.
I've tried plugging just the amp, sans cables/pedals/guitars into the power outlets and it still makes the noise. It's relative to the master/gain/volume switches, so when you turn them up the noise gets worse. And worse again on the dirty channel. Strangely enough I did attempt to lift the ground just to test it on one of the amps and it made a slight difference, the other two it made no difference.