Little OT, Modded an Amp

[Somicide]

I have this 16w KUSTOM practice amp, and it's a piece of crap.  In more than one way, mind you.  Anyway, My bassist had broken the in-amp distortion somehow (broken pot turned out to be the problem).  I replaced it, and swapped out a 4558 for a 4559 (i dunno why, just on a whim...) and added a switch to go from assymetrical diode based clipping to symmetrical.  All I really notice is a volume and frequency difference.  With assym, its louder and has more highs.  Other than that, I electrocuted myself; herein lies the lesson:  Unplug first.

[smoguzbenjamin]

Glad you're still with us!

You could also build a 5W tube amp and use the KUSTOM's chassis/cabinet for it.

[Somicide]

Wow, now that sounds like a good idea!  Any suggestions?  I know I've seen some around here...  But maybe a higher wattage?

[eliktronik]

#1 - Please! Do some reading about the dangers, because if you get shocked by a tube amp, you may not be around to tell us how it sounds.

#2 - ax84.com is a very good reference

I'm sure everyone else will chime in w/ more info.

[Peter Snowberg]

I agree with eliktronik on both points 100%.

http://www.ax84.com/ is the place, and safety first!

Take care,
-Peter

[Somicide]

yea, I know, I won't be plugging the tube amps in before i finish though.  Thank for the stuff!