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Inside the Red Head's Head

Success, I Think

Go back in time two posts and look at the picture I shared of my Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 amplifier with something that appears to be mold covering the imitation tweed. I don’t know where that came from. I don’t know why it’s on that amplifier but not on either of the other two Bassbreaker products I own (the Bassbreaker15 watt amp and the 1×12 extension speaker cabinet).

It’s gross.

I found a post on reddit that suggested using white vinegar to clean off whatever that mold looking shit is. I guess mold growing on tweed amps is a thing? I’ll share a screen shot of the post here:

I went grocery shopping today and picked up a bottle of white vinegar. I just finished sponging off the amp and it looks like it worked. I am mostly pleased with the results. The only negative I can see at this point (assuming whatever that shit was doesn’t just grow back immediately) is that now my amp smells like vinegar… and so does my cellar… and so do I. Oh well.

It looks good so far though.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/54405724679/in/datetaken/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/54405724684/in/datetaken/

#Amplifier#artificialTweed#Bassbreaker
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Tom

Opened up my amp to find 2 relatively new screen grid resistors completely blown. The tubes are also recent. Playing loud punk music in various diy spaces with sus power outlets may be the cause? Replaced the 470 ohm resistors (teal) but also the 22uf 63v bias supply filter cap (blue) and the 82k and 100k plate load resistors (yellow) on the phase inverter tube. We'll see how how it is after tomorrow's gig.

Second picture inside back of fender amp. Replaced components are highlighted with arrows drawn on the picture. 5 in total.
Picture inside the back of a fender deville amp. Green Printed circuit boards and wires. Two screen grid resistors are completely burned out.
#electronics#guitaramp#fenderamp
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Inside the Red Head's Head

Looks like Alex Lifeson and Mojotone are bringing out new versions of Lifeson’s signature Lerxst amps.

That sound you are hearing right now (not the youtube clip) is me drooling. They are too expensive to really consider, but that doesn’t matter. I’m still drooling. Literally.

Hopefully we’ll have some good review videos soon. I want to hear more.

https://robertjames1971.blog/2023/11/30/lerxst-omega-amp/

Inside the Red Head's Head · Lerxst Omega AmpLooks like Alex Lifeson and Mojotone are bringing out new versions of Lifeson’s signature Lerxst amps. That sound you are hearing right now (not the youtube clip) is me drooling. They are too…
#AlexLifeson#Amp#Amplifier
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