From what I understand, isn't the Dual Rectifier very similar to a Soldano circuit? I ask because I'm trying to get the "Recto" sound without actually buying a Mesa because of the poor build quality Mesa's are known for. What would you recommend: modify an existing Soldano SLO 100 to rev "F" or commission a clone from scratch? Thanks, I'll be sure to like and subscribe!
I’ve made 2 fully functional 100 watt rev f clones, with mesa’s transformers. I was under the impression that they were more similar until I built them. the biggest differences, -the order of parts. The fx loop is before the tone stack in the SLO. The master volume feeds directly into the phase inverter where in a REV F, the tone stack is before the cathode follower of the optional serial fx loop. -Modern mode switches out the negative feedback of the power section in a REV F, among some smaller tweaks, the SLOs negative feedback is always engaged. -The cathode resistors and bypass caps are the same values for both amps, which makes their schematics look very similar EXCEPT on the high gain channel the resistors are shorted to ground, and only effect the cathode on the cleaner channels. On the SLO, the clean channel is bypassing a few gain stages and leaves the resistor alone. This makes the high gain of the mesa way more high gain than that of the SLO. -the clean channel of the SLO is ALWAYS ON even when switched to higher gain. There are more smaller differences, but these are huge. I plan to make a separate video for the 100w when I have more time.
@@Anomicaudio Thanks for the follow-up! It would be great to see the video of your 100W build. It's been a dream of mine to own a Rev "F" for close to twenty years now. This was the year I was going to buy a Vintage one but after research I decided not to. Every amp tech I see warns against Mesa and Rev "F"'s are not cheap. It's nice to see someone finally make a clone. There are a gazillion Marshall and Fender clones but god forbid if someone actually makes an effort to make a Mesa copy (now someone has)! Thanks for the info! I'll stay posted on your channel for further progress. Also, the little amp sound awesome, good work btw!
@@aidanoliver8209 depends on what you’re looking for! ATM I can do custom builds within two weeks between mods and repairs. This amp has already been sold. Email me at anomicaudio@ymail.com
Are you actively building clones? I’ve been looking for a Rev G type clone with red/orange with changeable vint/modern modes.
I most certainly can.
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Could you build a rev C rack mount? With a depth and feedback control? With the rectifer tube?
@@nikolavuksan2029 sure can. A stand-alone preamp would be cheaper but the whole amp can be done.
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Sounds pretty good for a small amp. What tubes did you use in the power amp? 6v6, EL84?
Ef80s. They are small but true pentodes with a nine pin socket.
From what I understand, isn't the Dual Rectifier very similar to a Soldano circuit? I ask because I'm trying to get the "Recto" sound without actually buying a Mesa because of the poor build quality Mesa's are known for. What would you recommend: modify an existing Soldano SLO 100 to rev "F" or commission a clone from scratch? Thanks, I'll be sure to like and subscribe!
I’ve made 2 fully functional 100 watt rev f clones, with mesa’s transformers.
I was under the impression that they were more similar until I built them. the biggest differences,
-the order of parts. The fx loop is before the tone stack in the SLO. The master volume feeds directly into the phase inverter where in a REV F, the tone stack is before the cathode follower of the optional serial fx loop.
-Modern mode switches out the negative feedback of the power section in a REV F, among some smaller tweaks, the SLOs negative feedback is always engaged.
-The cathode resistors and bypass caps are the same values for both amps, which makes their schematics look very similar EXCEPT on the high gain channel the resistors are shorted to ground, and only effect the cathode on the cleaner channels. On the SLO, the clean channel is bypassing a few gain stages and leaves the resistor alone. This makes the high gain of the mesa way more high gain than that of the SLO.
-the clean channel of the SLO is ALWAYS ON even when switched to higher gain.
There are more smaller differences, but these are huge.
I plan to make a separate video for the 100w when I have more time.
@@Anomicaudio Thanks for the follow-up! It would be great to see the video of your 100W build. It's been a dream of mine to own a Rev "F" for close to twenty years now. This was the year I was going to buy a Vintage one but after research I decided not to. Every amp tech I see warns against Mesa and Rev "F"'s are not cheap. It's nice to see someone finally make a clone. There are a gazillion Marshall and Fender clones but god forbid if someone actually makes an effort to make a Mesa copy (now someone has)! Thanks for the info! I'll stay posted on your channel for further progress. Also, the little amp sound awesome, good work btw!
It’s in the works but deserves more than an iPhone video recording. If you need an amp built let me know
The slo was built off a mark design also
Bro. How much?!? :)
@@aidanoliver8209 depends on what you’re looking for! ATM I can do custom builds within two weeks between mods and repairs.
This amp has already been sold.
Email me at anomicaudio@ymail.com