champ/princeton alternatives

scole · 08-14-2006, 11:40 PM

id like to build a princeton (champ with tone control) im wondering if there are any improved versions? other than the fender tweed or blackface designs.

Rob Mercure · 08-22-2006, 12:06 PM

Define the "improvements" you seek! Lotsa playing around room with these simple designs so small circuit changes often make lotsa difference.

Rob

Bruce / Mission Amps · 08-22-2006, 05:09 PM

Scott the biggest improvements I've heard are when a builder uses a "real", higher end 10 watt OT, a larger cabinet, (like one from a Harvard), and a great speaker.

Bruce

stokes · 08-22-2006, 08:52 PM

Just to add to Bruces reply,try a 6L6 type power tube.I have a tweed clone with a 7591 power tube and switchable between cathode and fixed bias,and an Amperex 5AR4 rect.It is in a fairly large cab made out of maple with a 10 inch Weber speaker,puts out 12 clean watts and maxes at about 17watts.The Weber speaker was the last change and really took it over the edge.

08-14-2006, 11:40 PM	#1
scole Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: pitman nj Posts: 270	champ/princeton alternatives id like to build a princeton (champ with tone control) im wondering if there are any improved versions? other than the fender tweed or blackface designs.

08-22-2006, 05:09 PM	#3
Bruce / Mission Amps Senior Hollow State Tech Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Scott the biggest improvements I've heard are when a builder uses a "real", higher end 10 watt OT, a larger cabinet, (like one from a Harvard), and a great speaker. Bruce __________________ Bruce Mission Amps Denver, CO. 80022 www.missionamps.com 303-955-2412

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08-22-2006, 12:06 PM	#2
Rob Mercure Lifetime Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wise, Virginia Posts: 624	Define the "improvements" you seek! Lotsa playing around room with these simple designs so small circuit changes often make lotsa difference. Rob

08-22-2006, 08:52 PM	#4
stokes Old Timer Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,306	Just to add to Bruces reply,try a 6L6 type power tube.I have a tweed clone with a 7591 power tube and switchable between cathode and fixed bias,and an Amperex 5AR4 rect.It is in a fairly large cab made out of maple with a 10 inch Weber speaker,puts out 12 clean watts and maxes at about 17watts.The Weber speaker was the last change and really took it over the edge.

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