Many thanks for the feedback! This series is one of the first things I did on TH-cam so is a little rough and ready. I have got a bit better at editing!
Nicely explained; detailed, understandable and not too technical. I have done such a project and I'm sure others will have come across dead "Frontmen" too. Regarding old Fender schematics; you might mention that old "death cap" on the old two-wire power cord should definitely be discarded with modern earthed three wire systems.
MickP , thanks for the comments and yes, you are correct about the death cap on the diagrams. I didn't mention it because it completely slipped my mind after redoing the diagram with the EZ80.
Thanks very much for taking the time to do this. This is definitely the most comprehensive series of videos on this subject. Can you supply the link to where to buy the kit. I don't think it actually appeared in the video. Thank You
It's hard to give a place to buy the parts as some are second hand parts (transformers and valves) some were bought in (chassis came from eBay, valve sockets from aliexpress) and some were just general parts that I keep at home for repairs. (Resistors and capacitors) There are suppliers worldwide, depending on where you are but here in the UK for specialist amplifier components you have to go to various web based retailers otherwise you could end up paying far too much for things. As a rough guide, I tend to use 1w metal film resistors unless specified, 600v polyester capacitors and 450v electrolytic capacitors. I don't like using vintage components as they are usually past the sell by date and could be a source of problems except transformers. If they test good then generally the older ones sound better and are built to a higher quality. Tubes... I don't like Chinese ones. Too fragile and a bit rough sounding.
cramesor1 if you are looking specifically for a kit, in the UK ampmaker at Cambridge are good source. I have bought components from them in the past. Again it depends on what you really need.
hi ,i made a fender 5f1 and i want change 6v6 for 6l6 tube can i keep the same cathode resistor value if not what value is correct .thanks for your help
It just sort of happened really. My kids both play guitar and I just fancied the sound of valve based amps to the transistor ones. My first one was an 18w marshall clone in an old Laney chassis and just sort of carried on from there. It goes in with repairing old radios which use pretty much the same technology at the output stage.
@@GeorgeChristofi - I purchased a panel from E-Bay that a Seller was parting out and the components and board look like it has been around Salt Water . The leads were corroded of and some of the traces dissolved - thought maybe your board might be in better shape if you wanted to part with it.
yes it all under 0.090 amp i add the max plate current and the max screen curren for my 6v6 outputs 0.054 amp for the output plus the 0.0024 amp = 0.056.4
Very good video. I learned a lot. Thank you....looking forward to Part 2!
Many thanks for the feedback! This series is one of the first things I did on TH-cam so is a little rough and ready. I have got a bit better at editing!
Superb tutorial and build ideas,great stuff keep up the good work,regards Colin.
Many Thanks. I'll try my best!
Coooool and very good explication Breif Thanks for your knowlege Eric from France ...
Many thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Nicely explained; detailed, understandable and not too technical.
I have done such a project and I'm sure others will have come across dead "Frontmen" too. Regarding old Fender schematics; you might mention that old "death cap" on the old two-wire power cord should definitely be discarded with modern earthed three wire systems.
MickP , thanks for the comments and yes, you are correct about the death cap on the diagrams. I didn't mention it because it completely slipped my mind after redoing the diagram with the EZ80.
Thanks very much for taking the time to do this. This is definitely the most comprehensive series of videos on this subject.
Can you supply the link to where to buy the kit. I don't think it actually appeared in the video. Thank You
It's hard to give a place to buy the parts as some are second hand parts (transformers and valves) some were bought in (chassis came from eBay, valve sockets from aliexpress) and some were just general parts that I keep at home for repairs. (Resistors and capacitors)
There are suppliers worldwide, depending on where you are but here in the UK for specialist amplifier components you have to go to various web based retailers otherwise you could end up paying far too much for things. As a rough guide, I tend to use 1w metal film resistors unless specified, 600v polyester capacitors and 450v electrolytic capacitors. I don't like using vintage components as they are usually past the sell by date and could be a source of problems except transformers. If they test good then generally the older ones sound better and are built to a higher quality. Tubes... I don't like Chinese ones. Too fragile and a bit rough sounding.
I see, my misunderstanding. Thanks for the info
cramesor1 if you are looking specifically for a kit, in the UK ampmaker at Cambridge are good source. I have bought components from them in the past. Again it depends on what you really need.
George, really appreciate it. Looks like an excellent source. You may have gotten them a sale!
hi ,i made a fender 5f1 and i want change 6v6 for 6l6 tube can i keep the same cathode resistor value if not what value is correct .thanks for your help
I should be able to give you some values when I return to the UK in a couple of days assuming I can get back home due to this worldwide problem.
wow! great stuff! how did you start making amps?
It just sort of happened really. My kids both play guitar and I just fancied the sound of valve based amps to the transistor ones. My first one was an 18w marshall clone in an old Laney chassis and just sort of carried on from there. It goes in with repairing old radios which use pretty much the same technology at the output stage.
What did you do with the Original Frontman 15G Board that was in the box?
The board was but butchered so it went into spares for pots and other bits.
@@GeorgeChristofi - was the board salvageable to rebuild from scratch?
@@williamcolvin3609 not really. It had been abused like the rest of the internals
@@GeorgeChristofi - I purchased a panel from E-Bay that a Seller was parting out and the components and board look like it has been around Salt Water . The leads were corroded of and some of the traces dissolved - thought maybe your board might be in better shape if you wanted to part with it.
@@williamcolvin3609 it was quite a while ago so I'm probably not have the board still after salvaging the useful bits.
love your video you may have made a boo boo with the HT 0.047 current for the 6V6 0.0012 x 2 = 0.0024 for the 12AX7 total current 49.4 MA
ian forster I did work out the total draw to be less than the max for an EZ80 at 90mA. I probably drew my decimal point in the wrong place.
yes it all under 0.090 amp i add the max plate current and the max screen curren for my 6v6 outputs 0.054 amp for the output plus the 0.0024 amp = 0.056.4