Michael Patrick Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Oh no, it's two more of them goofy old PA amplifiers that have been modded into screamin' guitar amps... http://www.juhnke.com/mike/Gear2007/Pacemakers3.jpg http://www.juhnke.com/mike/Gear2007/Pacemakers5.jpg They are both great-sounding amps, although the one on the right is in a class by itself. Class A, that is. Still haven't really had a chance to put them through their paces yet, but I'll report back once I've had them around for a few days.... Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBPaul Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I have to say... Your's are a lot prettier than the ones I built. Our new and improved website Today's sample tune: Lonesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBPaul Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 For the heck of it; here's my regular gigging amp. A year and a half and it still works beautifully. My next one is a separate head with a 1X15 cab. It's not finished yet but sounds incredible. Our new and improved website Today's sample tune: Lonesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILLO Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 WOW, man... you gotta post lcips of those... they look awesome. "Without music, life would be a mistake." --from 'Beyond Good and Evil', by Friedrich Nietzsche My MySpace Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Patrick Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 For the heck of it; here's my regular gigging amp. A year and a half and it still works beautifully. My next one is a separate head with a 1X15 cab. It's not finished yet but sounds incredible. Dude, you got skillz... Nice work on the cabinet. Back in April we played a gig just outside of Hartford, at a place called Dunnigans. Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Patrick Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 WOW, man... you gotta post lcips of those... they look awesome. Clips will have to wait until this weekend. The wife is gone at a conference, and I'm a single Dad until she gets back late Friday. Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Cool with those two killer amps you won't need the marshall I'll take it!! jk The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Patrick Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Cool with those two killer amps you won't need the marshall I'll take it!! jk No problem, it'll save me the trouble of taking it to the county dump... Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Hey, I've got an old tube PA head(uses 6L6's), can't remember the brand except that it's some audiophile hi-fi company from ages ago, that I would like to have modded into a screaming guitar head. Who does that? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Patrick Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Hey, I've got an old tube PA head(uses 6L6's), can't remember the brand except that it's some audiophile hi-fi company from ages ago, that I would like to have modded into a screaming guitar head. Who does that? I don't know if all old tube PA heads are candidates for modding. Depends on the iron and what kind of tubes it uses. If it has normal guitar amp tubes (6L6, 6V6, 5881) and decent iron it probably could be hacked into something useful. I've gotten mine from my buddy Leftee, but I don't know if he mods other people's stuff or just amps he's managed to acquire over the years. Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Patrick Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Damn, I just noticed the "before" picture of the one amp on Leftee's site... Before: http://www.leftee.net/images/6033_1.JPG After: http://www.leftee.net/images/PM20_front.jpg Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBPaul Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 For the heck of it; here's my regular gigging amp. A year and a half and it still works beautifully. My next one is a separate head with a 1X15 cab. It's not finished yet but sounds incredible. Dude, you got skillz... Nice work on the cabinet. Back in April we played a gig just outside of Hartford, at a place called Dunnigans. Thank you. I really like the amp. I'm all about efficient setup/teardown without sacrificing options. Having the wireless built in to the amp is great. I just run send and return cables to my pedal board and I'm done. I just noticed that you're in Madison. I'm about 45 minutes East of you. We used to play in Madison a fair amount but we're hardly playing at all these days. I need to find some time to line up some band work. I've been so damn busy lately that I just can't seem to get out. Are there any decent Blues clubs in Madtown? Our new and improved website Today's sample tune: Lonesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Michael, You just reminded me of an amp I modified when I was in 10th grade. Our school bought a electronic bell (church type) and had me look at it to see if I could get it to work. THe clock mechanism was shot but I parted it out and tripled the money the school paid for it so they were happy. What I did keep was the 500 watt tube amp that amplified the bells. It took me a while but I finally go it to work with a Sure Vocal Master mixer. Blew the 1st set of speaker I hooked it to so I built a pair of killer PA speakers. each cab had 2 15" altec speakers, a 811 horn with driver and 8 8" full range bozak speakers. The cab was a folded horn design. Man, did that thing blow some doors in. I have no idea what it could handle but it had to be close to 1000 watts. It sounded fantastic. I remember one of our guitar players hooking up to it at a large gig we were playing and cranked it up to 3. We couldn't take the volume. The tone was fantastic and the sustain? They don't make pedals that come even close. I still have the speaker plans. A little costly today but back then, the components cost just over $100 per cab. I currently have all the components in my workshop and when I am able, I am going to build another pair. This time I am going to have the cabs done with Rhino Liner. It is an indestructable truck bed liner that has great sound dampening qaulities. If I ever finish them, I'll post a picture. Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBPaul Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 That reminds me of that scene in "Back to the Future". What kind and how many power tubes did that amp have? Our new and improved website Today's sample tune: Lonesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Patrick Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 500 wattses??? Whoa... Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 It was made to drive 4 huge horns in a bell tower. Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 It was made to drive 4 huge horns in a bell tower. Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Those are sweeeeeet, Michael! What chance is there of meeting up with you and Paul either on Memorial Day weekend or the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of that week? I'll be in Gurnee and Fox Lake, Il. for my brother in law's wedding, but we're taking the entire week to visit with friends we never have time to see on a typical long weekend back home. I'm determined to meet Paul, face to face. The more the merrier, I say. With guitars and amps, of course. (That's not a joke! ) It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBPaul Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Hey Neil! My wife got hold of the calendar and I'll be out of town for the weekend. I should be in town that week though so I'm of course up for it if you can make it. Our new and improved website Today's sample tune: Lonesome One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 <--- beating himself senseless over giving up on an old Pacemaker amp he picked up at a yard sale for $10 with no tubes... A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Let me talk to our hosts and find out what the plan is, Paul, and I'll call you. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Patrick Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Neil, check your PMs... Buy Tangy's latest CD, "Sorta Like Very Ultra" The Official Tangy Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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