Quantum Broadcast Mixer
So, a client of mine asked me to look at a channel on his Quantum Audio Labs mixer. He wanted to add the direct out option to the channel strip. The board layout already had the…
Late 30’s National/Dobro amp
I was presented a old National amplifier by a client that had purchased it not working and wanted to get it up and going again. He thought it may be a model B version.Upon inspection the…
New Fender Deluxe build, part 2
We are well underway on the Deluxe build. Bill is doing a pretty good job. He started out populating the main circuit board then moving on to the chassis installing the transformers and pots. Sorry for…
New Fender Deluxe build
New Fender Deluxe Build (The beginning) I teach electronics for audio engineers at a local tech school, Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee Wisconsin. One of my students after building a auto wah pedal wanted to…
Sony MXP-3036 Re-lamping Project
Last summer (July, 2016) I wired in a pre-owned Sony analog mixer for Howl Street Studios. At that time, Shane the owner/engineer, queried me as to how might I replace the non working lamps in all…
2005 HRD III
Got a email a few weeks ago from Lisa who was frustrated. Seems she bought a used Fender HRD (Hot Rod Deluxe) III off Reverb and it had developed some issues. She had purchased it for…
1965 Fender Style Deluxe Reverb
I usually do not build blackface style amps as there are many places you can find them. However, a good friend of mine requested that I build one for him. With a few minor mods of…
Howl Street Recording Updates Mixer
I assisted Shane at Howl Street Recording to install a wonderful Sony analog mixer to give his studio better mic-pres and analog sonic goodness. Howl Street Recording
A Power Tube Primer
Check out this great article from REVERB.COM Despite the complicated circuit diagrams found glued in their cabinets, tube amps are relatively simple creatures. They take an electrical signal, amplify it and turn it into sound via…
Handmade Boutique Amps – FOR SALE –
If you’re searching for a quality Tweed style amp, contact me. I would enjoy building any style for you. Or, if you have a tweed, blonde, or blackface in need of repair or upgrading, let me…