Thanks for comments! 260 has 4, 280 has 8 varistors. I like the sound of 260 model much better. This is the sound I was after: /watch?v=nqHoAkZDG5w&feature=related, it's pretty close, but it just doesn't quite captures it, Robert Ward's vibrato sounds really outta there!
Sounds like Bo Diddley's "I'm Sorry". There's a couple posted on YouTube. Check it out. He was known to use Magnatones. Yours sounds sweet! I have a 1958 that had no trem until I replaced tubes. Works great now.
I have a 260 and it hums like crazy. I think someone put the wrong size transformer in there or the wrong type. I wish I knew someone who could fix it.
@guitarcapo My 1958 260 hummed badly until I replaced the cord with a heavy 3 prong. make sure the polarity is good all the way through the system. If your transformer was replaced, it may still be right if they may have screwed up the polarity. Mine is a little sensitive to interference and I've heard foreign language shortwave coming through a few times.
Thanks for comment! It's because of "Hot stuff" CD that I got into building this amp. I'll never be able to play like him, but at least the amp sounds good.
Good to hear a Maggie and your impression of Robert Ward stuff here ("Forgive Me" as found on the "Hot Stuff!" CD on Relics or his first "comeback" release on Black Top)
Beautiful amp.
Beautiful guitar.
Beautiful playing too!
How many varistors in a 260 and in a 280?
Thanks in advance...
GuitarSlimJunior 3 months ago
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Thanks for comments! 260 has 4, 280 has 8 varistors. I like the sound of 260 model much better. This is the sound I was after: /watch?v=nqHoAkZDG5w&feature=related, it's pretty close, but it just doesn't quite captures it, Robert Ward's vibrato sounds really outta there!
dinkotom 3 months ago
sounds AMAZING!!!
ruk777 4 months ago
what are transformer and output transformers did you use? Because i am planning to build one!
brundontfreeze000 9 months ago
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Sounds like Bo Diddley's "I'm Sorry". There's a couple posted on YouTube. Check it out. He was known to use Magnatones. Yours sounds sweet! I have a 1958 that had no trem until I replaced tubes. Works great now.
AmishArvee 1 year ago
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AmishArvee 1 year ago
I have a 260 and it hums like crazy. I think someone put the wrong size transformer in there or the wrong type. I wish I knew someone who could fix it.
guitarcapo 1 year ago
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@guitarcapo My 1958 260 hummed badly until I replaced the cord with a heavy 3 prong. make sure the polarity is good all the way through the system. If your transformer was replaced, it may still be right if they may have screwed up the polarity. Mine is a little sensitive to interference and I've heard foreign language shortwave coming through a few times.
AmishArvee 1 year ago
Thanks for comment! It's because of "Hot stuff" CD that I got into building this amp. I'll never be able to play like him, but at least the amp sounds good.
dinkotom 2 years ago
Good to hear a Maggie and your impression of Robert Ward stuff here ("Forgive Me" as found on the "Hot Stuff!" CD on Relics or his first "comeback" release on Black Top)
icecab21 2 years ago