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Thank you so much for that Steve, greatly appreciated- I'm afraid we went with that schematic a month ago and found some differences- The first being that the preamp is Op Amp on this particular amp (pics attached) instead of JFET as on the schematics for both the Sho Bud single channel and the Chri...

Thank you so much for that Steve, greatly appreciated- I'm afraid we went with that schematic a month ago and found some differences- The first being that the preamp is Op Amp on this particular amp (pics attached) instead of JFET as on the schematics for both the Sho Bud single channel and the Chri...

Hello, I'm trying to restore a Kenneth Cain steel amplifier I've found here in the U.K. It's working but there's a bit too much hiss, so probably a couple transistors need changing out and there are a couple other issues. I gave the tech schematics to a Sho Bud single channel amplifier thinking they...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/1976_3608_Nashville_Pro_Steel_Model_Amp_010_1_1.jpg Pictured is the Gretsch Nashville amp I mentioned earlier. My understanding is that it was also built by Kenneth Cain of Sho-Bud amp fame, but with more finesse and upgraded components. I believe these w...

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/20722_IMG_20230322_125343_114054_1.jpg https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/20722_IMG_20230322_125349_113951_1.jpg Enormous thanks to all of you for your replies.I went up North and carried it back. It passed the coil rub test and came up 5ohms res...

Depends. What will you be using it for? That D130 might last for decades with someone who plays like Chet Atkins or Lloyd Green. But rock away with lots of bass or distortion like Curly Chalker or Robert Randolph, and it might be gone in minutes. Weight is also a factor. The PF-400 is heavy , well ...

IF it's a D130F then go with the JBL alnico, tighter sound, better and smoother highs, more volume per watt so your amp doesn't have to work as hard and stays cleaner. Also several pounds lighter than the ceramic Eminence. Reconing is not that big of an issue, and a reconed JBL sounds more like an ...

Buy and take a chance on a 2nd hand JBL 15” D130’s lifespan or get a new Eminence PF400 Paul Franklin for my Sho Bud Amp? I’m in the UK and I’m looking to replace the Eminence ME15-300 speaker that my Cain, (Sho Bud Single channel amp) was sold to me with. I’m aware these were originally made with J...

Thank you so much Jeff for your' invaluable advice, and really wish I could benefit from your expertise and just buy the real deal from you, maybe if tour dates take me through in the future-I'll make this Cain as good as I can get it -Eminemce Travis Troy and Paul Franklin PF350 look like the only ...

as the reverb isnt working I take it the 1/4 jack on the front panel is a reverb on/off?

I hadn't even thought about the thermal paste!Even with the speaker which i'm sure isn't the correct one I love the way this amp sounds on an E9 steel.

Will do soon as soon as I get home, glad to get feedback from people who love this amp as well.

Thats a very useful tip for spotting a recone, thanks. And I agree, especially with something that old that a recone would be welcome if it sounded good or preserved the character of the speaker,(and amp) .In this particular case however I'd been told by every source I've contacted that if it wasn't...

I thought it wasn't right and gave it a swerve,thank you so much for confirming!Really invaluable advice I really appreciate it thanks again!

I hear that if it is not the original speaker or an original JBL recone that it's not really Worth having redone by anyone else.

Thanks so much for getting back to me Jeffrey no there are no visible numbers apparently on the inside of the cone whatsovere The seller tells me that when he holds it up to the light you can see the light come through where the cone meets which apparently is how they're supposed to be but I honestl...

Is there any way a JBL K130 cone can be original without the number stamped inside the cone?

Hello- I'm in the UK and have bought a "Cain" pedal steel amplifier, which I understand is from a short run Kevin, or Kenneth(sorry) Cain made himself, basically a Sho Bud single channel. I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate any advice on restoring it to its' best, original ...