Hi Allen - Many thanks... Yes, starting to get back on track... nasty cold/flu bug thing doing the rounds just now and it does drag on for a bit. Anyhow... it's not stopping me scraping away at lacquer on a certain guitar build project... ;-) regards: Stu
There are players who swear by certain woods like birch, I don't have experience with different cab woods to be able to speak on the subject. I have the same amp but with the 2x12. Seems fine to me lol What I will say though, is that if you're going for a mojo bv speaker, make it the 25 watter. The M. Best speaker out there for classic rock. The H and the V have heavier magnets and compress less but aren't as sweet. I use the M by itself 95% of the time but have it in a stereo cab and plug the H in alongside and run both when I go to higher gain. Higher gain than you like, I reckon, so make sure it's the M--not that you asked my advice LOL For what it's worth, Zilla Cabs' TH-cam channel is a wealth of demos and info.
Hi Craig, Many thanks for the info, I always appreciate your input and experiences, I have already taken note. Because I use various software in my recording projects, there is so much manipulation that can be done, I tend not to get too picky about the nuances in music gear as I often alter the sound in different ways to suit the overall composition. But it is fun messing with all this stuff... ;-) I worked for an audio company in the 70s who did all kinds of technical testing in regard to high-end Hi-Fi type products. I remember Kate Bush came to purchase a system but did not get a chance to meet her. One time some of the engineering boffins handed me a cheap electric guitar they were doing frequency tests on - and I was knocked-out by the incredible sustain it had... they just smiled at me with a knowing smile. Have a great weekend Craig... regards: Stu
Hi Folks - I know some of you are keen to see the next Guitar Build Project video (No:5) It's in the works, the relic stage does take a bit of time and all being well this will be uploaded next Friday at 5pm (UK time). Meanwhile, for those interested I hope you find this Marshall SV112 Cabinet video useful... regards: Stu
Hi Weasel - There use to be a saying... "you get what you pay for". I think that quote went out the window many years ago. As someone who has owned and run a number of media companies there is always 2 sides to a story and things are not always what they appear. As a company gets larger it's costs grow and in some cases it causes the demise of that company. For example, I personally know of a number of creative based outfits here in the UK and they depend on Asian supply as the costs and regulations are too restrictive back home as buyers look to get product as cheap as possible. It's a big topic... one thing is for sure... there is so much competition and ease of purchase now, if brand names are not important to a buyer, then its a buyers paradise... However, I have mentioned this before on videos... there are good deals to be made with both private seller and music store... I have had some really great deals from shops. Regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel You guys seem to have a much larger selection of guitar stuff then we do in Canada. For example, where I live there is a single guitar shop for a population of 30K people, travel 100km/60miles up the island and there is still only a single guitar shop, same one we have, for a population of over 100K. Thus we have a choice, buy it or don't.
@@weasel6535 Hi Weasel - I've never been to Canada (got quite a few friends there) so not familiar with it's music history other than Frank Marino, Bryan Adams and Rush... ;-) While nothing like outlets in the likes of London and Manchester, - back in the 1960s/70s we did have quite a few guitar or at least music stores in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and there was a few second-hand guitar shops that had all kinds of gear by brands that have long disappeared. Of course, the choices of types of guitars got better (Japanese copies) as the 1970s rolled on. Today, Here in Scotland... there are various music gear related outlets - some are on-line only although probably the best known guitar store is "Guitar Guitar" in Edinburgh and Glasgow (full of just about everything). There was a big store near me but it closed down, it manly stocked Squier and Epiphone type guitars. Regards: Stu
Sorry for late reply. Yes, our guitar store basically stocks Epiphone and Squire with a few Gretsch, Fender and Gibson dribbled in. I don't have the stomach to buy a guitar online without playing it first, but many guys have no qualms about it.
@@weasel6535 Hi Weasel - I think that with today’s manufacturing methods, guitar quality is much more consistent and many shops will offer a set-up before sending an instrument out. With the ability to return defective goods I think this gives most folks confidence with on-line purchases. Regards: Stu
Hello mate, I was thinking a while ago of a 12 inch spkr. box for my Fender Pro Junior 15 Watt Valve Amp but when my Bass Player lent me one I didn't think the extra 2 inches ( my amp has a ten inch speaker ) made much of difference but you are a keen builder/ modder so it would be best if you built one .Cheers and have a great weekend Stu.
Hi Rob... just getting round to keeping on top of stuff after my battle with the old 'man-flu' - or at least that's what my wife calls it.... but I'm pretty sure I was dying... ;-) Certainly speaker design is an interesting topic as I use to work for a company that specialised in audio technologies. I remember the first time I saw/heard a Bose Concert PA Stack that was really small compared to the classic concert PA system my old band had. The sound was fabulous, and a real ear-opener. Anyway... I won't be building anymore cabinets - just not worth it in terms of money saved. I imagine it's still sunny where you live... I can picture you now flipping the burgers on the barbie - I'm freezing cold and about to go into hibernation regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel Sorry to hear you were not well - Victoria is a state on the lower East Coast and does have weather fluctuations - our city Melbourne has a reputation of having 4 seasons in one day. Anyway mate got to get going and do some more vocal tracks. Cheers
Hi SdegNosame - (How do you pronounce that...?) - Building your own valve amp - I suppose that depends on your electronics skill level, however... there are a few amplifier kits out there on the market place. If your considering this in a bid to perhaps save money... there are a lot of used valve amps that can be picked up for good prices, although some may need serviced. Many moons ago... I have helped to build PA Power Amps from scratch but under the guidance of an electronics engineer, and it was fun to do and not that difficult as long as your soldering is of a decent standard. Just a quick note on safety... great care needs to be taken due to the high voltages involved - this is not for everyone - certainly not without professional guidance. One of the last amp heads I owned back in the early 80s was an old Laney Valve head which was not working well when I got it pretty cheap - it was lying in a back room of a music store. Our engineer got it back up and running after replacing a few components and replacement valves, adding a volume 'cut' switch - and it sounded fabulous... There are some good books on valve amp design for those who really like the idea of creating something a bit different and tailored to the tone they are looking for. Look forward to hearing what you are up to.... ;-) regards: Stu
Cheers Stu, as ever great content, hope you feel better
Hi Allen - Many thanks... Yes, starting to get back on track... nasty cold/flu bug thing doing the rounds just now and it does drag on for a bit. Anyhow... it's not stopping me scraping away at lacquer on a certain guitar build project... ;-) regards: Stu
There are players who swear by certain woods like birch, I don't have experience with different cab woods to be able to speak on the subject. I have the same amp but with the 2x12. Seems fine to me lol What I will say though, is that if you're going for a mojo bv speaker, make it the 25 watter. The M. Best speaker out there for classic rock. The H and the V have heavier magnets and compress less but aren't as sweet. I use the M by itself 95% of the time but have it in a stereo cab and plug the H in alongside and run both when I go to higher gain. Higher gain than you like, I reckon, so make sure it's the M--not that you asked my advice LOL For what it's worth, Zilla Cabs' TH-cam channel is a wealth of demos and info.
Hi Craig, Many thanks for the info, I always appreciate your input and experiences, I have already taken note. Because I use various software in my recording projects, there is so much manipulation that can be done, I tend not to get too picky about the nuances in music gear as I often alter the sound in different ways to suit the overall composition. But it is fun messing with all this stuff... ;-) I worked for an audio company in the 70s who did all kinds of technical testing in regard to high-end Hi-Fi type products. I remember Kate Bush came to purchase a system but did not get a chance to meet her. One time some of the engineering boffins handed me a cheap electric guitar they were doing frequency tests on - and I was knocked-out by the incredible sustain it had... they just smiled at me with a knowing smile. Have a great weekend Craig... regards: Stu
Hi Folks - I know some of you are keen to see the next Guitar Build Project video (No:5) It's in the works, the relic stage does take a bit of time and all being well this will be uploaded next Friday at 5pm (UK time). Meanwhile, for those interested I hope you find this Marshall SV112 Cabinet video useful... regards: Stu
Your views on the Marshall are what I have observed also, it seems more and more we are paying for the name on the amp or guitar then for the quality.
Hi Weasel - There use to be a saying... "you get what you pay for". I think that quote went out the window many years ago. As someone who has owned and run a number of media companies there is always 2 sides to a story and things are not always what they appear. As a company gets larger it's costs grow and in some cases it causes the demise of that company. For example, I personally know of a number of creative based outfits here in the UK and they depend on Asian supply as the costs and regulations are too restrictive back home as buyers look to get product as cheap as possible. It's a big topic... one thing is for sure... there is so much competition and ease of purchase now, if brand names are not important to a buyer, then its a buyers paradise... However, I have mentioned this before on videos... there are good deals to be made with both private seller and music store... I have had some really great deals from shops. Regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel You guys seem to have a much larger selection of guitar stuff then we do in Canada. For example, where I live there is a single guitar shop for a population of 30K people, travel 100km/60miles up the island and there is still only a single guitar shop, same one we have, for a population of over 100K. Thus we have a choice, buy it or don't.
@@weasel6535 Hi Weasel - I've never been to Canada (got quite a few friends there) so not familiar with it's music history other than Frank Marino, Bryan Adams and Rush... ;-)
While nothing like outlets in the likes of London and Manchester, - back in the 1960s/70s we did have quite a few guitar or at least music stores in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and there was a few second-hand guitar shops that had all kinds of gear by brands that have long disappeared. Of course, the choices of types of guitars got better (Japanese copies) as the 1970s rolled on. Today, Here in Scotland... there are various music gear related outlets - some are on-line only although probably the best known guitar store is "Guitar Guitar" in Edinburgh and Glasgow (full of just about everything). There was a big store near me but it closed down, it manly stocked Squier and Epiphone type guitars. Regards: Stu
Sorry for late reply. Yes, our guitar store basically stocks Epiphone and Squire with a few Gretsch, Fender and Gibson dribbled in. I don't have the stomach to buy a guitar online without playing it first, but many guys have no qualms about it.
@@weasel6535 Hi Weasel - I think that with today’s manufacturing methods, guitar quality is much more consistent and many shops will offer a set-up before sending an instrument out. With the ability to return defective goods I think this gives most folks confidence with on-line purchases. Regards: Stu
Hello mate, I was thinking a while ago of a 12 inch spkr. box for my Fender Pro Junior 15 Watt Valve Amp but when my Bass Player lent me one I didn't think the extra 2 inches ( my amp has a ten inch speaker ) made much of difference but you are a keen builder/ modder so it would be best if you built one .Cheers and have a great weekend Stu.
Hi Rob... just getting round to keeping on top of stuff after my battle with the old 'man-flu' - or at least that's what my wife calls it.... but I'm pretty sure I was dying... ;-) Certainly speaker design is an interesting topic as I use to work for a company that specialised in audio technologies. I remember the first time I saw/heard a Bose Concert PA Stack that was really small compared to the classic concert PA system my old band had. The sound was fabulous, and a real ear-opener. Anyway... I won't be building anymore cabinets - just not worth it in terms of money saved. I imagine it's still sunny where you live... I can picture you now flipping the burgers on the barbie - I'm freezing cold and about to go into hibernation regards: Stu
@@StuGuitarChannel Sorry to hear you were not well - Victoria is a state on the lower East Coast and does have weather fluctuations - our city Melbourne has a reputation of having 4 seasons in one day. Anyway mate got to get going and do some more vocal tracks. Cheers
@@robertcalvin2643 Thanks Rob.... all the best with the recording work... regards: Stu
Dear brother, is it possible to make one's own valve head amp? God bless!
Hi SdegNosame - (How do you pronounce that...?) - Building your own valve amp - I suppose that depends on your electronics skill level, however... there are a few amplifier kits out there on the market place. If your considering this in a bid to perhaps save money... there are a lot of used valve amps that can be picked up for good prices, although some may need serviced. Many moons ago... I have helped to build PA Power Amps from scratch but under the guidance of an electronics engineer, and it was fun to do and not that difficult as long as your soldering is of a decent standard. Just a quick note on safety... great care needs to be taken due to the high voltages involved - this is not for everyone - certainly not without professional guidance.
One of the last amp heads I owned back in the early 80s was an old Laney Valve head which was not working well when I got it pretty cheap - it was lying in a back room of a music store. Our engineer got it back up and running after replacing a few components and replacement valves, adding a volume 'cut' switch - and it sounded fabulous...
There are some good books on valve amp design for those who really like the idea of creating something a bit different and tailored to the tone they are looking for. Look forward to hearing what you are up to.... ;-) regards: Stu