I think I created my Picasso.

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I think I created my Picasso. Feb 20, 2022 16:36:15 GMT -5 pdf64 and Sharkie like this

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Post by pcalu on Feb 20, 2022 16:36:15 GMT -5

Been a long journey... with much tried. ( posted on it before ... but still felt it needed something)

The subject: A 1969 Bassman head: Fender making a Bass amp that appealed to non bass guitarist ... I get it. I like how how punchy the stock amp was... and when you turn it above 3.5 it starts to growl and roar like a Marshall Plexi (I should say Marshall's roar like a Bassman...obviously cause that is what came first)

But... stock... (For me) it was overpowering in the lower end dept. (duh.. its a bass amp) so I started on a trial and error journey to find the right tone stacks for my tastes

Installed a 5F6 tone stack in the Bass Channel. (Mallory 0.22 uf caps w/ 250pf ) Then I tweaked the AB165 tone stack on the normal channel (removed the 1meg on the bright and went w .047uf used also a 250pf.. used all Sozo in the norm channel) Dedicated separate 10k mid pots to each channel, mounted those in the back and used the 3way ground switch for a 3 way Neg feedback switch (Ab165/ 5f6/ AA865)

Voiced for a guitar.. both channels.

Currently playing through a 2x12 cab w/Eminence Texas Heats.

This amp is done.. signing my name and dating it (in symbolism only)

Time to enjoy it.

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Seldom Seen Supporting Member Posts: 1,253 Formerly Known As: Doc Sarvis	I think I created my Picasso. Feb 23, 2022 17:29:36 GMT -5 Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Seldom Seen on Feb 23, 2022 17:29:36 GMT -5 It's very satisfying to tune one's amp to one's tastes. Congratulations on finishing the job. I'll bet it sounds great.

gbfun Wholenote I eat cookies to provide you with the best possible experience. Posts: 463	I think I created my Picasso. Feb 25, 2022 3:50:49 GMT -5 Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gbfun on Feb 25, 2022 3:50:49 GMT -5 So...what key is your amp in now ? Really...it's a great thing to get your sound where you want it ! Enjoy.

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I think I created my Picasso. Feb 25, 2022 4:05:04 GMT -5 pcalu likes this

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Post by gbfun on Feb 25, 2022 4:05:04 GMT -5

PS. I was attracted to this thread imagining someone's project completely uh...Picassoized.

In your case, the amp knobs would be on the bottom and sides and they would look melted, the speakers would be inside and out and partially folded and a little melted, the cabinet would be slanted and partially folded and a little melted, and the sides and top would be reoriented in random directions, looking a little melted, plus a lot of segments would be colored red, blue, black, and white ! You know, like a Picasso painting...

Maybe that's why you didn't post a picture ?

I suggest Picasso wasn't that useful as a standard.

Unless it really was...

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I think I created my Picasso. Feb 25, 2022 17:41:55 GMT -5

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Post by pcalu on Feb 25, 2022 17:41:55 GMT -5

Feb 25, 2022 4:05:04 GMT -5 gbfun said:

PS. I was attracted to this thread imagining someone's project completely uh...Picassoized.

In your case, the amp knobs would be on the bottom and sides and they would look melted, the speakers would be inside and out and partially folded and a little melted, the cabinet would be slanted and partially folded and a little melted, and the sides and top would be reoriented in random directions, looking a little melted, plus a lot of segments would be colored red, blue, black, and white ! You know, like a Picasso painting...

Maybe that's why you didn't post a picture ?

I suggest Picasso wasn't that useful as a standard.

Unless it really was...

I'm a dumb farmer wanna-be, I couldn't think of another piece of art that people thought as perfection. lol I didn't even think what Picasso was famous for... lol

gbfun Wholenote I eat cookies to provide you with the best possible experience. Posts: 463	I think I created my Picasso. Feb 26, 2022 3:44:17 GMT -5 pcalu likes this Home Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gbfun on Feb 26, 2022 3:44:17 GMT -5 ain't that dumb bro...you got WAY down in the weeds on that project ! Congrats !

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