Got here and I immediately ripped open the package and jammed on it.
I can absloutely make them in smaller enclosures.airloom wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2024 2:29 pmGot here and I immediately ripped open the package and jammed on it.
Mr. Balls has really upped his packaging game.
Everything I would want and more. Does the tonebender thing, tracks oddly with different pickups and volumes. Big chef's kiss.
Tony, are you making these in smaller enclosures at some point?
I have a friend who would probably buy one.
Building a G9 might be my project for 2025. did you build yours with pre made PCBs or did you make your own version?Nate Dort wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:30 pmYeah, I have a master volume on my Gyraf G9 clone and being able to drive the tubes hard is where the fun is.bassdriver wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:25 pm Oh and maybe a master volume right before the output might be a nice feature. Wouldn’t that allow you to drive the tubes into saturation and then reduce the output level accordingly?
I built mine in 2006, when I had access to a CNC engraver, so I used it to manufacture the boards from the gerber files.bassdriver wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:02 amBuilding a G9 might be my project for 2025. did you build yours with pre made PCBs or did you make your own version?Nate Dort wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:30 pmYeah, I have a master volume on my Gyraf G9 clone and being able to drive the tubes hard is where the fun is.bassdriver wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:25 pm Oh and maybe a master volume right before the output might be a nice feature. Wouldn’t that allow you to drive the tubes into saturation and then reduce the output level accordingly?
What about the in- and output transformers, did you use the suggested Lundal transformers?
Great, thanks Nate! I just saw that JLM Audio offers a tube power supply with 6-12v Filament, 48V & 2 × 50-300v power rails. Looks like that would be a good alternative to building my own power supply.Nate Dort wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:16 amI built mine in 2006, when I had access to a CNC engraver, so I used it to manufacture the boards from the gerber files.bassdriver wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:02 amBuilding a G9 might be my project for 2025. did you build yours with pre made PCBs or did you make your own version?Nate Dort wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:30 pm
Yeah, I have a master volume on my Gyraf G9 clone and being able to drive the tubes hard is where the fun is.
What about the in- and output transformers, did you use the suggested Lundal transformers?
I used OEP transformers, which were the cheaper suggested alternatives. This was definitely a budget build.
The G9 boards have the power supply components on it already. You just need to supply the AC rails from the transformer(s).bassdriver wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:44 amGreat, thanks Nate! I just saw that JLM Audio offers a tube power supply with 6-12v Filament, 48V & 2 × 50-300v power rails. Looks like that would be a good alternative to building my own power supply.Nate Dort wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:16 amI built mine in 2006, when I had access to a CNC engraver, so I used it to manufacture the boards from the gerber files.bassdriver wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:02 am
Building a G9 might be my project for 2025. did you build yours with pre made PCBs or did you make your own version?
What about the in- and output transformers, did you use the suggested Lundal transformers?
I used OEP transformers, which were the cheaper suggested alternatives. This was definitely a budget build.
Ah, sorry I’ve been thinking about making a single channel board. I’m in no hurry and like to do my own boards.Nate Dort wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:03 pmThe G9 boards have the power supply components on it already. You just need to supply the AC rails from the transformer(s).bassdriver wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:44 amGreat, thanks Nate! I just saw that JLM Audio offers a tube power supply with 6-12v Filament, 48V & 2 × 50-300v power rails. Looks like that would be a good alternative to building my own power supply.Nate Dort wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:16 am
I built mine in 2006, when I had access to a CNC engraver, so I used it to manufacture the boards from the gerber files.
I used OEP transformers, which were the cheaper suggested alternatives. This was definitely a budget build.
I can't think of a single time where I've used it. That's what my EQ plugins are for.bassdriver wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:02 am And while I’m hijacking the Dr Balls thread, is the low cut switch something you’ve been using or could I omit that switch?
Yeah that’s what I thought too. Thanks!Nate Dort wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:12 amI can't think of a single time where I've used it. That's what my EQ plugins are for.bassdriver wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:02 am And while I’m hijacking the Dr Balls thread, is the low cut switch something you’ve been using or could I omit that switch?
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