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1966 Gibson Explorer amp

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Posted on April 4, 2017 at 22:05:36
FenderLover
 Got it today. Very well boxed. Will dig into circuit later tomorrow.

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JJ dual section caps, posted on April 5, 2017 at 00:08:55
FenderLover
 How good are these?

Thanks!

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RE: JJ dual section caps, posted on April 6, 2017 at 12:43:24
Thermionic27609
Audiophile

Posts: 411
Joined: March 29, 2009
 I'm sure the JJs are fine, but you could put 450V Panasonics with superior life and temperature ratings in there for a fraction of the cost.

 

RE: Tone Tubby Humbolt Speaker An Added Plus, posted on April 6, 2017 at 16:15:37
FRG7SWL
Audiophile

Posts: 2109
Location: NorCali
Joined: March 26, 2003
 Your '66 Gibson Explorer Amp should be a tone monster, FenderLover, since previous owner had Tone Tubby Humbolt speaker installed. It's a Brown Soun hemp-reconed Jensen P-RI driver. Next best thing to having actual vintage Jensen speaker. Hemp cones demand quality amplification, because of their revelatory nature. Photos apparently indicate complicity. Enjoy to Ulti-Maxx FenderLover!!! 73s para Sactown

 

RE: JJ dual section caps, posted on April 7, 2017 at 07:54:58
Jim McShane
Dealer

Posts: 5910
Location: Chicago
Joined: January 13, 2003
 Maybe not. The large electrolytics were discontinued by Panasonic a year or two ago. Unless you find some in someones stock they're history I'm afraid. It's too bad since they were terrific caps, I agree.

 

RE: JJ dual section caps, posted on April 7, 2017 at 08:13:30
Thermionic27609
Audiophile

Posts: 411
Joined: March 29, 2009
 The snap-in types were discontinued, but the EE series radials are still very much available. I ordered some from Mouser last week. Also, some 500V radials have been introduced by Nichicon and United Chemi-con with 105C temp ratings and long-life specs.

I'm repairing amps all the time, I have constantly have to keep up with what products are available for this kind of work.

 

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