Contents
- Paul's picks of favorite stuff.
- Schematics of amps and effects.
- Suppliers for parts and such.
- Technical info on various topics.
- Tools for the PC.
Paul's Picks
I don't make any gaurantees, but the following sites have been all good for me. Check 'em out!- Pennington Tube Amps has some excellent boutique amps!
- Mojo has just about everything you need!
- The Autotrim Store has very cool cab covering material! Try the velvet, oxen vinyl or diamond plate! Tell Jason "Paul at Ruby Amps sent you!"
- AX84 is great for DIY folks. Check out the BBS!
- Aiken Amplification Has excellent DIY articles in the Tech Info section.
- Tube Amp FAQ at GEO: If it ain't on my info page, it's there!
- Mouser is great for general electronics supply.
- Angela Electronics has Hammond transformers and the best prices.
- BNP Laser Engraving for the BEST looking face plates.
- Obsolete Electronics has schematics, data sheets, tech info and high-quality trannies.
- McMaster-Carr has G10 board, sheet meatal, mu metal, etc...
- WeberVST for great vintage-style speakers plus technical information & forums.
- Avatar Speakers has great deals on speaker cabinets.
- Jenkins Sound Shop has quality Tolex at low prices. Plus he's a great guy to deal with.
Schematics Sources
- Duncan Amplification is great. Tons of schematics.
- Ampage has schematics, pinouts and other stuff.
- The Blue Guitar Page, from Steve Ahola, with lots of schematics and technical info.
- Fender Amp Field Guide has pictures, schematics and layouts of Fender amps.
- Obsolete Electronics has schematics, data sheets, tech info and high-quality Trannies.
Suppliers
- Mojo has just about everything you need!
- The Autotrim Store has very cool cab covering material! Try the velvet, oxen vinyl or diamond plate! Tell Jason "Paul at Ruby Amps sent you!"
- Mouser is great for general electronics.
- BNP Laser Engraving for the BEST looking face plates.
- Komboking is the best source of one-off, blank chassis.
- Antique Electronic Supply has lots of tube amp supplies.
- Obsolete Electronics has schematics, data sheets, tech info and high-quality Trannies.
- Angela Electronics has Hammond transformers and the best prices.
- Clark Parts has lots of goodies for tube amp construction and repair.
- Hoffman Amplifiers has vintage amplifier parts and building supplies.
- STF Electronics has Hammond transformers, chassis, tubes, and kits.
- Triode Electronics Quality tubes and miscellaneous amp parts.
- WeberVST for great vintage-style speakers plus technical information & forums.
- McMaster-Carr has cheap G10/FR-4 board.
- Elcom has cheap amp hardware (handles, corners, etc).
- Stewart-McDonald has cheap black Tolex.
- Guitar Parts has a variety of Tolex.
- Jenkins Sound Shop has quality Tolex at low prices. Plus he's a great guy to deal with.
- Avatar Speakers has great deals on speaker cabinets.
- Guitar Parts USA has gobs of guitar stuff.
- Little Screw has those tiny screws you need for pick guards and such.
Technical Info Sources
- AX84 is great for DIY folks. Check out the BBS!
- Dave Sorlien's Excellent P1 Theory Document is required reading!!
- Hammer.ampage.org has lots of cool guitar related stuff.
- Aiken Amplification Has excellent DIY articles in the Tech Info section.
- Tube Amp FAQ at GEO: If it ain't on my info page, it's there!
- Duncan Amplification has some good articles.
- The Blue Guitar Page, from Steve Ahola, with lots of schematics and technical info.
- London Power Press carries The Ultimate Tone by Kevin O'Connor.
- Resistor color codes at Ampwares.
- Capacitor color codes at Ampwares.
Tools
- Proteus Lite 5.1 for schematic capture & PCB layout.
- Duncan Amplification has tube data, spice models & power supply design tools.
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