How To Build Low Noise Tube Amp Turret Boards - W.I.S.C - GT5 'Halcyon' Build 2

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  • Disclaimer: I am sponsored by neither company nor product. I have no affiliation to any website. The products in this video are those that I prefer to use.
    Visit www.elamscafeboutique.com for these plans and other tube amp plan packs. Wire your filament pair the correct way. Avoid common mistakes and eliminate hum from your circuit.
    NOTE ClassicTone may have discontinued production. Please use the following Hammond transformers as direct replacements.
    Power Transformer: 270CX 550V CT 75mA (North America 115V-125V)
    Power Transformer: 370CX 550V CT 75mA (Universal 110V-240V)
    Output Transformer: 125CSE 8W, use the 5k primary
    Update May 2021: GT5 Plans (TB and TMB models) now available@: www.elamscafeb...
    Mark II Version now available in comprehensive Full Plans Pack.
    Chassis construction video: • Small Tube Amp Build -...
    Useful Tools and Equipment
    Pliers: Facom 403
    Ground hookup cable: 22awg
    Filament cable: 20awg
    Heat shrink tubing material: Polyolefin
    Turret size and source: AmplifiedParts.com - Item ID 040351
    Pan Head Machine Bolts M20 source: www.albanycoun...
    Turret Board Material: Glass fiber, self made
    Resistors used: PRP
    Capacitors used: Sozo, F&T, ClarityCap
    Film Gear
    Camera: Canon 70D
    Lens: 1965 Macro Takumar 50mm f4 preset
    Audio
    Mic: R0DE Wireless Go
    Digital Interface: Apogee Duet Mark I
    Editing: Final Cut Pro X

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  • @bbmade
    @bbmade 3 роки тому +29

    This is brilliant. I can only imagine how long the video took to put together. Work of art in my opinion.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому +5

      Really appreciate it bb!. Indeed, the video took maybe 4 x as long as the build part. Something like 350 clips, however i'm finding the video and editing side almost as enjoyable as the build. Cheers!

    • @bbmade
      @bbmade 3 роки тому +3

      @@elams1894 The video looked as great as the amp.

  • @sheep1ewe
    @sheep1ewe 3 роки тому +15

    Those are clearly the most beautiful electronic builds i ever seen in modern time!
    Thank You for still making those wonderful videos!

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому +1

      Thats very kind. Ha ha, im sure there are better jobs out but I do appreciate your kind words! Cheers

  • @giulioluzzardi7632
    @giulioluzzardi7632 11 місяців тому +5

    I am shure you don't need more compliments but you deserve more just for keeping calm and designing those fab lolly-stick pincers, you just need all the help you can get when preparing and soldering . Nice work Man.

  • @kaseysimons128
    @kaseysimons128 7 місяців тому +4

    Respect for the amount of work put into just EDITTING this video together. Both the physical build of the board and video creation for this is are straight but amp tech porn. So well done.

  • @vmiguel1988
    @vmiguel1988 3 роки тому +3

    You are putting a lot of stress in the components with the amount of tension on these leads.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому +1

      There is not a huge amount tension as all components sit loosely on the turrets. In other words, the components are not resting with tension in the leads. However I agree thats it probably isnt the best to pull on the leads too hard. Cheers!

  • @MadScientistGuitarLab
    @MadScientistGuitarLab 3 роки тому +8

    This is a masterclass of in turret-board assembly. I wish I was this patient. I’m still near the “dogs breakfast” level.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Bill! It may be just a case of my OCD ha ha. Cheers!

  • @somebodyx
    @somebodyx Рік тому +2

    The immaculate construction approach is for visual pleasure, mechanical reliability, serviceability. Electrically it guarantees nothing, one small ground return path error and it will buzz as any.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      It really is up to the individual builder. If one ensures that significant magnetic fields have the least possible chance of induction, then that is your goal. How you achieve that goal is up to you. I prefer neatness and attention to detail, others not so much, and to each their own.. as with anything in life.

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 3 роки тому +23

    Ive been building/working on tube amps for years and I tried out your heater wire routing(last video) on a few amps. Absolutely decimated the 60 cycle hum in my tweed amps.
    Thank you!!

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому +2

      Thats fantastic! Glad to hear Matt, indeed it makes a monster difference when you get it right. I was wiring it wrong for so long until my father set me straight. Cheers!

    • @mastopage3120
      @mastopage3120 Рік тому

      Can you please explain on the heater wire routing ?

  • @davekimball3610
    @davekimball3610 3 роки тому +6

    Such awesome cinematography. Just purchased the entire 5 watt plan pack, even though I already had the Mark 1, but why not? Great to see new stuff coming out.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much Dave! Much appreciated!

  • @GregsGarage
    @GregsGarage 3 роки тому +3

    I love the thoughtful approach. I still have your amp plans squirreled away. Every couple months I hunt a few parts for it.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Thanks Greg! Hope you are doing good over there. Love you alloy machine vids, very cool. I want one but my wife says otherwise ha ha.

  • @brianferguson8380
    @brianferguson8380 3 роки тому +2

    I bet you brush your teeth one tooth at a time. 😉

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Indeed! Thats the only way to get your teeth real clean. Cheers!

  • @BartekEVH
    @BartekEVH Рік тому +2

    This is a joke?? 😂😂

  • @grundunterrecording4197
    @grundunterrecording4197 2 роки тому +3

    Holy cow, that is one clean build. Thoroughly impressed over here!

  • @unboxedtravels
    @unboxedtravels 3 роки тому +4

    As always, meticulous and patient...great video !

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Tempbond, much appreciated!

  • @VAdu56
    @VAdu56 3 роки тому +3

    superb report on the assembly of this amp and the minucie to achieve a perfect job electrically and to the eye ... !! Well done !

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Vincent!! Really appreciate it!

  • @jernejkurincic9050
    @jernejkurincic9050 Рік тому +2

    This surely looks beautiful! Great work!
    And the video itself is so soothing ...
    But I've noticed some dubious practices:
    - mechanically stressing solder joints, eg. in a vice (main ground connector) is a bad idea (also it doesn't make much sense in preventing it touching the chassis, it's just an inch earlier than at the screw)
    - you take extreme care bending the leads of resistors (which are pretty solid inside), but freely bend ElAl leads (which are quite fragile inside) - makes no sense. Caps are the first ones which need very gentle touch and solid grip by the enclosure when doing the bending, every time. Also, can caps are good exactly for a reason they can be very close to the tube - if you place them there. They enable you to have both sides very close to the tube they provide ground and DC to. Or, really one component far in most cases (plate and cathode resistors).
    - using ground bus is generally not a low noise practice; if the wires leading to it are so long as in this circuit it gets even worse. The layout here could and should be much better for a low noise build. More important than the circuit looking tidy is taking in account some common sense layout practices - short and thought through grounding being one of the most important.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      Thanks for your reply. Some good points. Resolder any stressed joints indeed. Try not to stress leads of capacitors is a good practice, yes. I dissagree with you regarding your earth theory, particularly with regard to can caps. Introducing multiple earth points on the chassis, as you have suggested using can cap earths, close to the tubes is not recommended. There should only be, at most, two earth points, one for the audio (or even preamp only) and one for the power circuit (sometimes including PI and tonestck).
      Earth is earth. It matters not how long the earth cable is, however it matters where the earth is located. Multiple earth points introduce multiple points at which the magnetic field is eliminated, which absolutely causes unwanted noise points all over your chassis. Hence it is far adventageous if the magnetic field is eliminated in one place only, away from the tubes. Having a high frequency, large amplitude magnetic field (as in can caps) eliminated next to a tube is the last place you want it, as the high frequency is amplified through your tube.
      I agree that a well thought out earth plan is essential, however certainly not with multiple earths as you have suggested. Using a bus is a good idea as the axial electrolytic capacitors act as an interim star point, and neatly introduce one earth potential away from the tubes. Cheers.

    • @jernejkurincic9050
      @jernejkurincic9050 Рік тому

      @@elams1894 You got me wrong here. Old practice to connect ground to chassis on filter caps is far from being noiseless friendly. No, you run cathode resistor (with eventual cap) directly to cancap minus pole), and from there run wire to starground point - and there it connects to chassis /earth (I differentiate earth and ground here to be clear about it). So each segment is a star in itself and those segments form another star; it may sound complicated, but tube amps generally have very simple circuitry, so it's easily achievable with some planning. Older cancaps were made in a way that they were mounted via flaps with soldering, negative directly to the chassis - newer ones are mounted in such a way they can be isolated from the chassis (and they should be). My reference in this field is "Valve Wizard"'s article on the topic, www.valvewizard.co.uk/Grounding.pdf
      This approach has never failed me. Long ground wires in your design are calling for potential to develop over them.
      Cancap in direct vicinity of the end of cathode resistor (resistors in double triode design) can also be pretty close to the input jack and ends of shield sleeves, so you have all the preamp grounded in a breeze with minimal wiring. Axial caps, because of their size, introduce long wire and component runs, so they are not really noiseless friendly. For the illustration, a snip from my unfinished project (components are further apart here for clarity and the wires made longer). mega.nz/file/vwd1zDSS#KGw6Pkmuuo74GfHo4ysNbKehVT_2TAFZkm7j9IZKIV0
      The only downside of it all is it can get pretty crowded doing it that way ...

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      @@jernejkurincic9050 I think, from reading your post, you are most concerned about axial caps in comparison to can caps, with regard to earth wire length. From studying your linked diagram, our layouts are the similar. That is, the cathode resistor earth lead goes to electrolytic star ground. From a schematic (and magnetic field theory) point of view, it does not matter the length of the cathode resistor earth lead, as long as it goes to electrolytic star ground. This is because they are the same point. They are connected. Magnetic field elimination is exactly the same across the whole lead length (they are at the same potential as this star ground point also is connected to earth, let's say at input). There is no time difference as mag field elimination is instantaneous. Potential cannot develop across this lead as it is earth, and earth is earth. Even if your dual triode cathode resistor leads were short, and connected to a can cap star ground, as you have illustrated, you will still need another cable to eventual earth at input, or wherever.
      If the resistor lead were somehow looped, then the loop will form a larger magnetic field, and as Merlin Valve Wizard states, avoid loops are not good and must be avoided at all cost.
      If you have managed a layout that enables you the shortest earth leads possible in a star ground formation, then that is great as you have achieved the best possible layout. If can caps enable you to achieve this more effectively, then absolutely fantastic as I have no issues with can caps used in this way.
      I prefer to use axial caps as it enables me to reach a compromise between neatness and sound earthing.
      In conclusion I think we are achieving the same goal, however you perhaps are achieving a more robust grounding plan due to the use of can caps and that's great.
      Everything in tube amp building is a compromise and no path is simple that is for certain. Thanks for your input, you obviously give this a great deal of thought.

  • @engulfaudioable
    @engulfaudioable 3 роки тому +1

    Can you build me one for my horn speakers? What's your website?

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Hi AG. I just have the plans up on the website (elamscafeboutique.com) at the mo. Sometime in the future I'll look at custom builds but two wee kiddies take all my time at present. Many thanks!

  • @vibrolax
    @vibrolax Рік тому +5

    People who claim that tube gear is less reliable than transistor/ic great have probably never seen or used tube gear made on proper turret boards with high reliability lead handling and soldering techniques. Harry Joyce era Hiwatt amps are an example of a consumer product built like this. I've been building on turret boards for 20 years using a layout method developed by Doug Hoffman (el34world).

    • @giulioluzzardi7632
      @giulioluzzardi7632 11 місяців тому

      The Hiwatt 100 custom was my 1st band amp(overkill), it handled everything thrown at it till( me being absent) some-one used a guitar lead as a speaker lead which among other things rang the final bell on that work of art, it went out with a giant blue flash which was remarked upon for years afterwards. I also think our rehearsal space(a dress making factory) was wired for industrial machines but in the cheap, the place burned down a few months later. Have'nt seen an amp as well made since 1981.

    • @vibrolax
      @vibrolax 11 місяців тому

      @@giulioluzzardi7632 Unloaded output transformer is a common cause of premature death worth tube amps. It's still easy to repair.

    • @joeltunnah
      @joeltunnah 9 місяців тому

      I don't think anyone is claiming tube equipment is less reliable than SS because of layout or wiring method. What they're usually referring to is the tubes themselves, which are somewhat fragile and now quite expensive. It's hard to argue against that.
      But I'd much rather service a tube amp than a SS amp built on a pcb with tiny SMD components.

    • @Mikey__R
      @Mikey__R 9 місяців тому

      You can toast an electrolytic capacitor if you wire it too close to a cathode bias resistor, either on PCB or turret board. I'd say it's probably easier to design a good layout on PCB, because it doesn't cost extra time or money to use longer tracks to separate components.
      But I do agree with the above, they can be far harder to modify and service. I've got a hybrid Trace Elliott that needs fixing and I'm not looking forward to cracking that one open.

  • @erikbouma4184
    @erikbouma4184 Рік тому +1

    Why u bend all caps legs/leads under stress? l like give them free expansion,when gets hot in the Tube Amp. A good example is like Audio Research Tube Amp's en my self.
    Video is good learning!
    Grt Erik

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      It's good to leave a bit of wiggle room. Having said, I e never had any problems associated with caps with straight leads on turrets. If you want to include a z bend, go for it.

    • @erikbouma4184
      @erikbouma4184 Рік тому +1

      @@elams1894 hallo elams,
      iam not agree! in ur video at 12.06 min. u bent the legs again with a tool, thats 100% stress. overall have a nice Diy!
      grts Erik

    • @erikbouma4184
      @erikbouma4184 Рік тому +1

      When yu stripping the Clarity cap isolation, again stress the foil in th video 😢.

  • @ekbanjosworld4926
    @ekbanjosworld4926 Рік тому +1

    Dude! Your attention to detail is off the scale! So glad I found your channel and website! I'm in the middle of setting up my bench. After that I'm restoring a complete system of Dynaco ST70/PAS-3/FM-3, then recapping the crossover on a vintage set of Dynaco A25's. After that, total restoration of my Luxman PD-72 TT. But my very first project is a combo Isolation transformer/Variac/Current Limiter! I really liked your layout technique, I'll be using that! I've built several guitars and switched out pups. Building an amp to go with the guitars is sweet ! Thanks for your time, much appreciated!

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      Youre welcome Ek! Thanks for checking in.

  • @rickg8015
    @rickg8015 Рік тому +1

    Hi, looks great.. But shouldn’t the leads of the R’s and C’s have a bit of slack relative to their bodies, so they won’t get brittle in time, through constant on/off cycling (heating up and cooling down), expanding and retracting? Thanks..

    • @billfog393
      @billfog393 Рік тому +1

      Thinking the same, a little z bend.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      I try to leave a tiny bit of slack in the lead around the turret before soldering. The most stress is placed on the lead of the component when wrapping the lead around a turret with too much tension, or leverage off the turret. If you are careful at this stage of turret wrapping then the expansion and contraction becomes minimal in my opinion. I have never had to change a component due to expansion contraction issues. I have, however, killed many a component with over vigorous lead wrapping. Z bend is also good option if really concerned.

  • @albertoolmos21
    @albertoolmos21 Рік тому +1

    Single-side PCBs are normally used for the main connections (GND and PWR mainly). Lightweight, in particular replaceable, components such as diodes and resistors are inserted into the hole of the junction turrets, which also serve as power spacers.

  • @greggodonnell6938
    @greggodonnell6938 Місяць тому

    hey, just to chime in about diodes. You can save a lot of money on high speed diodes by putting one high speed diode after a 1n4007 bridge, or you can also use snubbing before the first filter cap to remove switching noise. One extra diode also works as a safety feature if something blows.

  • @diabolicalartificer
    @diabolicalartificer 3 роки тому +1

    Big fan of your work, fettling par excellence, keep up the good work. BTW where do you source your turrets? ....DA

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Really appreciate it DA! I used to get my turrets from Watts Tube Audio but that website is discontinued. The same turrets can now be obtained from AmplifiedParts.com - Item ID 040351. Pack of 10 costs about $4:50. I found the original manufacturer at one stage but couldn't make contact, I must try again.

  • @SomeGuy-ws5zj
    @SomeGuy-ws5zj Рік тому

    Valves == NOISE.
    Use MOSFET instead and you'll make odd noise harmonics down. Unless is for instruments to add noise.

  • @skullheadwater9839
    @skullheadwater9839 9 місяців тому

    I build P2P with some terminal strips much like what a 1930's radio chassis looks like and have never used a turret board. I know they look neater and is probably easier if you are building multiples of the same amp, but I don't have noise in my amps. I would imagine putting all of your components parallel instead of spreading them about at different spacings and angles in three dimensions would be likely to increase noise but like I said, I have never tried using a turret board.

  • @120Crate
    @120Crate 11 місяців тому

    Broo, just found a new ASMR channel, why learning always turns to sleeping what the heck))

  • @voa.aquino
    @voa.aquino 3 роки тому +2

    It's like an ASMR, but way better!

  • @ekbanjosworld4926
    @ekbanjosworld4926 Рік тому +1

    I'm planning on getting all the plan packs. Nothing beats a clean Point-to-point! Science meets art! KUDOS!

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      Thanks Ek! Much appreciated

  • @masuiiguitars
    @masuiiguitars 3 роки тому +2

    Please do a video demo with the epic one piece LP once finished😍

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Thanks G! I would prefer to demo it with the Saturn, but 'Bad News Brown' will have to do ha ha. I have a mate who can play and I'll tee up a demo with him for sure, cheers!

    • @masuiiguitars
      @masuiiguitars 3 роки тому

      @@elams1894 if it wasn't for the overkill price I'd ship that fucker to you tomorrow...
      Bad news brown is a killer name 😂

  • @mauricedemel6142
    @mauricedemel6142 2 роки тому

    I am doing tube amps. Can`t you help me. I want good quality spare parts. Please help me.

  • @moodyga40
    @moodyga40 3 роки тому +1

    love sozo caps using in my valve phono preamp build

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      I agree, They are fantastic caps. I have found that they have superior note separation to others that I have tried. I wouldn't have believed there was that much of a difference until I made my experiments. i was surprised. I'm interested to try the ClarityCaps. This will be the first time I try them.

  • @roblegrange473
    @roblegrange473 3 роки тому +2

    love this channel.

  • @luisludwiktecnicoeletronic5516

    I Am front Brazil. is very good!!

  • @RakhaRakha-f3n
    @RakhaRakha-f3n Місяць тому

    Plz give me circuit diagram clearly so I can build

  • @brevrbjork
    @brevrbjork 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant videos! It's hard to determine size from the extreme closeups, but the turrets are obviously bigger than the ones from Tube Depot if you can fit a 2M screw through them. So what are they and where can I buy them?

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Thanks Per. The turrets are the slightly bigger ones that are designed to fit 3mm turret board. Check the info in the description as that contains the ID number for the turret on AmplifiedParts.com. The website, for whatever reason, wont allow me to make a link directly to the page, however the ID number will get you there, cheers.

  • @xfloodcasual8124
    @xfloodcasual8124 6 місяців тому

    If I ever need a serial killer to build an amplifier, now I know who to call

  • @dmcaudio808
    @dmcaudio808 2 роки тому +1

    With simple tools this video takes us back in time..

  • @TakamiWoodshop
    @TakamiWoodshop 3 роки тому +1

    bloody awesome mate - I'll have to go back and watch the series!

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks heaps Rob! Hope you are going well and thanks for stopping by again, have a good one!

  • @juanh9350
    @juanh9350 11 місяців тому

    Great video, by any chance you have an schematic like this for a JCM800? With those red and blue magnetic fields indicators?

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  11 місяців тому

      Yes I do by chance. Email me at elams1894@gmail.com and I'll send them to you.

  • @jedi-mic
    @jedi-mic 8 місяців тому

    I don't get those giant binding post they must cause interference an add to inductance, why can't you just have a flat head screw on the board surely that would be better. You could automotive capacitors like LCR, have built in rf emi rejection

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  8 місяців тому

      Yes you could do that. I use 3mm brass machine screws/bolts, works well. One can use whatever caps they please, completely up to the individual. It's getting to the stage where turrets are cost prohibitive. It's far cheaper, by a large margin to use brass bolts as turrets. Cheers

  • @breakfastbuddy5
    @breakfastbuddy5 3 роки тому

    there are a lot of amps you can build , why this ? it has no schematic and no sound examples ,

  • @hugeshows
    @hugeshows Рік тому +1

    Nice build! You may wish to connsider switching to stranded wires at least for tube sockets and any terminals that move. Solid core wires have been knowm to fatigue and crack when subjected to movement. For this reason I avoid mounting leaded components directly to sockets as well.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому +2

      I use solid core for filaments and hookup. I use stranded for shielded cable as I find shielded cable for the reasons you have stated. I find there is enough slack in the socket lugs to avoid any issues with component leads. Cheers

    • @Xsheaffer
      @Xsheaffer 9 місяців тому

      Solid core sounds better.

  • @thijs199
    @thijs199 3 роки тому

    Hey Geoff, the BY228, it's faster than the UF4007.
    Why would I want a fast rectifier?

  • @thijs199
    @thijs199 3 роки тому

    11:00 very very easy, buy new lol.
    The schematic you talked about with which filter capaciters filter which tubes, I find that a hard part in the schematic to wrap my head around. Could you go deeper in on that in a future video perhaps? I'm following a course on better understanding electronic schematics. It's a thing

  • @mikemartin6554
    @mikemartin6554 7 місяців тому

    What an absolutely MARVELOUS video and project! So relaxing and interesting!

  • @WilliamCharlesShaver
    @WilliamCharlesShaver 8 місяців тому

    Interesting that you didn’t route the filament heater wires down into the tube pins-it appears that you wired them flat to the chassis. Uncle Doug is a big proponent of routing the heater leads above and across the tube sockets. Do you notice any difference?

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  8 місяців тому

      Routing them from above is a good idea. However I dont route them that way because I find that the filament wires get in the way of the other components of the tube socket and I end up touching the insulation with my iron. I route them flat against chassis to get them away from my iron. Routing from above is great though, if you can do it. There shouldnt be any major difference unless the filaments are twisted and connected incorrectly. Cheers

  • @marcsmithsonian9773
    @marcsmithsonian9773 Рік тому

    Very neat builid, but I sae you wrap components leads around the binding posts, but did you solder them after ? Other way those metals will oxydize with time

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      Yes, wrapped and soldered. Cheers

  • @vaguitarts3443
    @vaguitarts3443 3 роки тому +1

    Nice to hear you again!

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks VA! and thanks for stopping by again, much apprecited!

  • @moodyga40
    @moodyga40 3 роки тому +1

    great videos just love them so fun to watch please keep making them

  • @shaolongli4719
    @shaolongli4719 3 роки тому +1

    It’s great, how can I own such an artwork?

  • @DavideZanellaDrum
    @DavideZanellaDrum 11 місяців тому

    Thanks 4 sharing. Very useful

  • @bbjib
    @bbjib Рік тому

    Fine job, good explanation. 16 minutes of pleasure.

  • @Sojourner-ql6du
    @Sojourner-ql6du 9 місяців тому

    You are a master! Thank you for sharing.

  • @VesselForHonor
    @VesselForHonor 3 місяці тому

    This was very relaxing, but also very informative

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad it was of interest, cheers

  • @moodyga40
    @moodyga40 3 роки тому +1

    diode uf4007 is very good

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Thats a great alternative to the 1N4007. Something like 500x faster. I have some vintage Toshibas that I'll try soon. However I'm told that vintage diodes are inferior to anything modern. Sometimes though, it is that inferior-ness that makes things different in a great way, lets see. Cheers!

    • @moodyga40
      @moodyga40 3 роки тому

      Old diodes are ok use a fuse on the AC the PIV is very important you can add a 100NF cap across each diode to snubber noise

    • @frankgeeraerts6243
      @frankgeeraerts6243 3 роки тому

      @@moodyga40 I did that before........now i know it is bad practice.........no snubber capacitors across diodes..
      Try it for yourself.
      Before the diodes one can use some filtering ( something like 10nF. .or 2R2 in series with the TR windings before the Caps to center tap of the TR...)

  • @Beelzybud
    @Beelzybud 8 місяців тому

    Well done. That's some beautiful wiring.

  • @restorerestoration4705
    @restorerestoration4705 Рік тому

    tot day

  • @hennypoort9395
    @hennypoort9395 Рік тому

    I would like to make a drawing of a turretboard like the ones you show in your posts, is there a special program you use for this or could you recommend one?
    Maybe a nice item for a post?

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      Mostly I use Google Draw, in the Google Drive suite, free. I also use Inkscape (also free) and occasionally Photoshop to cut out images. However almost exclusively I use Google Draw. Cheers

  • @alheeley
    @alheeley 2 місяці тому

    Work of art - a pleasure to watch :)

  • @glfaudiorcscales9748
    @glfaudiorcscales9748 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome. Nice job.

  • @dmark2639
    @dmark2639 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful construction! Question: the taller turrets - are they just 2 normal turrets screwed together?

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  10 місяців тому

      Yes, two turrets with a 2 mm bolt through them. Cheers

  • @alexandertorrente198
    @alexandertorrente198 Рік тому

    I honestly have started building on circuit boards, they are much less noisy, prevent complexities that turret boards have, and are in general much more durable. many companies offer some insanely good ones, I recommend headfirst, or c3.

  • @qddk9545
    @qddk9545 Рік тому

    THAT is a very neat layout. For my next build I have bought 50 uF 600v SCR MKP caps for the PSU. They are quite large, but possible to fit in.

  • @SandalGuy1
    @SandalGuy1 5 місяців тому

    Why did you add screws to the top of the used turrets?
    Great video. Thank you.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  5 місяців тому

      The screws hold the turrets together while soldering. They can be removed, or left in for strength. I now use 2.5mm brass machines bolts for the tall turret posts. It's cheaper and more practical. However, both work well. The added mass of the bolt and extra turret does not appear to affect inductance.

  • @inerlogic
    @inerlogic 2 роки тому

    I don't play guitar, and have no need for a guitar amp.... but MAN i want to build one of these....

  • @Rodedog55
    @Rodedog55 Рік тому

    Thank you immensely! You're very easy to watch and follow along with and the information you are sharing is greatly appreciated !

  • @teknisi-kw13
    @teknisi-kw13 Рік тому

    good job,s

  • @REFLAR_LAB
    @REFLAR_LAB Рік тому

    Hello dear Elams! It's nice to see your work. Very good and accurate.

  • @philipharris2273
    @philipharris2273 Рік тому +1

    I am deeply sympathetic with the methods demonstrated here

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      Thanks Philip! I'm more in favour of field theory rather than a particle based model. Particles interacting in some way to create an electrical system just doesn't seem plausible in my opinion. Good for math, but not for wisdom. Have a great day!

  • @kevindemelo4878
    @kevindemelo4878 Рік тому

    Amazing choice of high quality components. The build is beautiful.
    The little Vishay Sprague Atom capacitors. Insane film caps wooow. And those Red resistors look like PRP. Just an amazing build.

  • @R0W57
    @R0W57 7 місяців тому

    I love this clean and straight Layout and Building.👍👍👍🌞

  • @JJGuccione
    @JJGuccione Рік тому

    Incredibly sanitary build • Hat's off! Thanks

  • @wqsgtywio5383
    @wqsgtywio5383 Рік тому

    6N5P OTL原理图能表吗谢谢

  • @ColocasiaCorm
    @ColocasiaCorm 2 роки тому +1

    holy fuck...

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  2 роки тому

      Cheers JM, super cool comment, gave me a chuckle.

    • @ColocasiaCorm
      @ColocasiaCorm 2 роки тому

      @@elams1894 i am interested in converting my super reverb reissue to handwired but it seems hard. But man if i could as neatly and with attention to noise as you that would be great

  • @timmysvensson4902
    @timmysvensson4902 2 роки тому

    His pdf complilation, does it give a list where to buy parts etc? And if so is it based in usa or Europe?

  • @Auen73
    @Auen73 2 роки тому

    omg.......this was so pleasing/relaxing to watch. Glorious artistry

  • @joeltunnah
    @joeltunnah 9 місяців тому

    Very nicely filmed and you obviously put an enormous amount of time and work into this. The only criticism I would make is, I was taught by the old timers 40 years ago, and they never bent leads without supporting the lead at the component. In other words, you hold the lead with pliers where it meets the component, then use another pair of pliers (or your fingers) to bend the lead. That way you don't stress the lead/component connection joint.
    And yes I have seen resistors pull apart from their leads.
    Cheers, and happy building.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  9 місяців тому +1

      Very wise words indeed. It definitely pays to protect the joint of the component lead. I've had a few break myself. Thanks Joel, much appreciated.

  • @hallanvaara6106
    @hallanvaara6106 3 роки тому

    Very OCD. But fun.

  • @ЮрийПанченко-п8б

    Восхитительное видео. Очень профессионально и с любовью к технике, подан материал. Очень доходчиво, спокойно и красиво показаны все этапы изготовления изделия. Даже плавно идущий дым от жала паяльника, говорит о том насколько высокий уровень мастера, который заботится о температуре жала паяльника, позволяющего выполнять такую качественную пайку. Спасибо огромное за великолепный материал, любовь к творчеству и технике. Успехов Вам в ваших делах, творческой энергии и здоровья.

  • @AUDIOETRADIOATUBES
    @AUDIOETRADIOATUBES Рік тому

    absolutly clean and fine point to point wiring

  • @tennivarghese867
    @tennivarghese867 Рік тому

    Amazing bro.. Amazing.. Congratulations. 👌👌

  • @СуперПупер-щ9ч
    @СуперПупер-щ9ч 3 роки тому +1

    Это прям как медитация!

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Very much appreciated. Thanks for stopping by again.

  • @overbuiltautomotive1299
    @overbuiltautomotive1299 Рік тому

    wild fancy caps

  • @petedazer3381
    @petedazer3381 Рік тому

    Your precision and skill levels are off the charts! Excellent!

  • @BCEpedals
    @BCEpedals 8 місяців тому

    why the choice to not go with shunting input jacks??

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  8 місяців тому +1

      I dont bother with shorting jacks on smaller amps, neither input nor speaker out, however I would probably use one on a larger gigging amp. Completely up to you of course. Using shorting jacks on the speaker output is either/or for me. Shorting both sides of an OT is just as bad as having no load imo. Either option is bad for an extended period as I'm sure you know. You can get away with no load, or dead short, for a limited time with no signal generated, however if you play your guitar and crank it with no load, its bad news. Great question though. Cheers

  • @MichaelRusso
    @MichaelRusso 4 місяці тому

    Takumar lens. Yes! Nice and neat. Love it!

  • @mastopage3120
    @mastopage3120 Рік тому

    Love the way you work. Great job of precision.

  • @goodun2974
    @goodun2974 3 роки тому

    At 1:50, referencing the Facom needle nose pliers, I also like to have a second set of needle nose with the spring that pushes the jaws apart removed; further, I add a rubber band around the handles, behind the pivot point, to keep the jaws *closed*, so that the pliers will hold onto parts or jumpers without you keeping hand pressure on the pliers. Especially handy for placing parts when doing *repairs*; perhaps helpful for new amp builds as well. (BTW, latching hemostats suck for placing parts, unless you cut off the latch mechanism and add the rubber band as mentioned above). Wire CUTTERS, however, should always be spring loaded to push the jaws open, IMHO.....

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Thanks for that, some good tips. I'll steal the rubber band trick thank you, that's a good one, cheers!!

  • @brentstewart59
    @brentstewart59 2 роки тому

    That is some beautiful work right there. Well done

  • @fer_fdi
    @fer_fdi Рік тому

    Excellent and very enjoyable, thank you!

  • @GerusalemmeCristiana
    @GerusalemmeCristiana Рік тому

    Grande..

  • @aspeguitars4071
    @aspeguitars4071 Рік тому

    This is really hard core turret board porn! Love it.

  • @justinsixx90
    @justinsixx90 10 місяців тому

    Wpw that is a work of art!! Im playing to give a kit a go. I'm very overkill and methodical when building things so I only have to do it once. So thank you for the inspiration friendo!!

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for kind words Justin. I'm the same, a bit OCD actually, but it's a fun ride. All the best.

  • @nymsmacgregor7232
    @nymsmacgregor7232 Рік тому

    This is very well done....top of the line video. Nyms.

  • @MrSemperfidelis225
    @MrSemperfidelis225 3 роки тому

    Very nice. I feel compelled to comment the bad rap you give 'can' electrolytics. In fact, the tighter spacing of the terminals (usually 10mm), compared to the 2inches or so on the tubular radial cap, the 'can' cap has lower self inductance. As you mention, these big cans are most often placed 'miles' away from what they are decoupling. BUT - if placed near the circuit element that is meant to be decoupled, the big can cap can indeed be very effective. The wire routing is of course critical, but done right, I find the can cap better than the long radial electrolytic. But it must be placed correctly, meaning close to the offending part, short wires twisted, - all in all have the current loop as small as possible.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Very good call, indeed if you can get a can cap close to the action then it is definitely as good as any axial. Thanks for input, cheers!!

  • @Jason-zh7wo
    @Jason-zh7wo 2 роки тому

    Great job looks great, i want to build my own 👍😀

  • @whatskraken3886
    @whatskraken3886 3 роки тому

    Are you going to make a video delving into the theory of capacitors? By the way, amazing video. 11/10.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  3 роки тому

      Thanks for kind words. Re capacitor theory.. I could go into it, however my theory is not mainstream, so I doubt it would be well received, unfortunately. However I'm contemplating it. Cheers

  • @ford1546
    @ford1546 Рік тому

    very good. One thing I do NOT like about the way you attach the capacitors is if there is any movement in the pcb. card then you get a lot of stress on the component legs and it also affects the soldering. if you mount them upright in the usual way where both legs are on one side, you will not have this problem.
    Always when I mount a cable inside a box, I have a little slack in the cable.

    • @elams1894
      @elams1894  Рік тому

      That is why I don't use PCB's, cheers

  • @montygore1200
    @montygore1200 Рік тому

    I just found you on youtube. That is the most wonderful build I have seen. I have subscribed and will be watching more of your videos.