Thunderbird Club

[Chucky Stiletti]

If I remember correctly, the Eddie Bauer edition was 500 watts into eight tens.

yeah, it plugged into a 426 Hemi..

 

[PillO]

If I remember correctly, the Eddie Bauer edition was 500 watts into eight tens.

I'm now thinking "maybe I could design and build some kind of amp that uses 12AU7 in the power section. Maybe an array of 40 12AU7s in a push pull configuration for a total of about 100W. Probably very doable, but a rally dumb idea. Just might have to do it... Because failure is always an option and the failure of any power tube, or even a few power tubes would be almost inconsequential to operation.

 

[Thumper]

I'm way behind on the thread, 6 nights in Las Vegas will do that to you. Went to practice last night and didn't take the Lull T5 because I was running a little late and I keep a very nice TI strung Squier P5 there. It plays and sounds nice, although I did notice the E string getting lost in the mix. After practice the band asked me to keep bringing the T5 because of the deeper tone and clarity. This is a 3 piece Hard Rock band. Lesson learned, may be I'll take the Roscoe Signature SKB 3005 there as a backup instead (my Classic Country band kinda likes the Squier P5 for some reason).

The band wants to do Trooper by Iron Maiden, so I may have to revisit trying a pick (last used one in the 80's).

 

[Kriegs]

I'm now thinking "maybe I could design and build some kind of amp that uses 12AU7 in the power section. Maybe an array of 40 12AU7s in a push pull configuration for a total of about 100W. Probably very doable, but a rally dumb idea. Just might have to do it... Because failure is always an option and the failure of any power tube, or even a few power tubes would be almost inconsequential to operation.

I whipped up a quick prototype for you! It's 35W and 3945 12AU7's in the power section and 55 12AX7's in the pre-amp section

 

[dagrev]

I think if we took a poll the consensus would NOT be buy both. It would be find a third and buy all three.*

*Statistically, more is better. With each change, you are removing a degree of freedom so for meaningful comparisons, you need a larger sample.**

**So math says you need to buy more Thunderbirds.

Perfect! I knew this all along. I'll let you know how that piece of logic works on the wife.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I'm now thinking "maybe I could design and build some kind of amp that uses 12AU7 in the power section. Maybe an array of 40 12AU7s in a push pull configuration for a total of about 100W. Probably very doable, but a rally dumb idea. Just might have to do it... Because failure is always an option and the failure of any power tube, or even a few power tubes would be almost inconsequential to operation.

yawn.......

these will run on 120Vdc and have REALLY low output Z....16 of these could potentially create an all tube power/output transformerless bass amp that on paper could put out over 300 Watts and weigh 20lbs or less...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I whipped up a quick prototype for you! It's 35W and 3945 12AU7's in the power section and 55 12AX7's in the pre-amp section

ENIAC....serious weirdness..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Perfect! I knew this all along. I'll let you know how that piece of logic works on the wife.

awesome avatar!...

 

[dagrev]

I'm now thinking "maybe I could design and build some kind of amp that uses 12AU7 in the power section. Maybe an array of 40 12AU7s in a push pull configuration for a total of about 100W. Probably very doable, but a rally dumb idea. Just might have to do it... Because failure is always an option and the failure of any power tube, or even a few power tubes would be almost inconsequential to operation.

Simple solution. If it doesn't work. Add more tubes. More tubes is better than fewer! Does that apply?

 

[GonePlaid]

yawn.......

these will run on 120Vdc and have REALLY low output Z....16 of these could potentially create an all tube power/output transformerless bass amp that on paper could put out over 300 Watts and weigh 20lbs or less...
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Starting a new business?

 

[BklynKen]

The band wants to do Trooper by Iron Maiden, so I may have to revisit trying a pick (last used one in the 80's).

Didn't Steve Harris always play with his fingers?

 

[dagrev]

I whipped up a quick prototype for you! It's 35W and 3945 12AU7's in the power section and 55 12AX7's in the pre-amp section

Yeah! See, should work perfectly!

 

[GonePlaid]

Didn't Steve Harris always play with his fingers?

And one foot on a monitor.

 

[BklynKen]

And one foot on a monitor.

All while mouthing all the words.

 

[dagrev]

awesome avatar!...

Thanks! My meager attempt at a nice angled pic like @JJR58.
My oddball '76. Well, at least the SS number.

 

[Thumper]

Didn't Steve Harris always play with his fingers?

Good to know, haven't tried it yet, but will give it a go without the pick.

 

[dagrev]

And one foot on a monitor.

A true bass player's tone is in the foot that is resting on the monitor.

 

[BklynKen]

Good to know, haven't tried it yet, but will give it a go without the pick.

He also uses flats. Good luck!

 

[D.M.N.]

There are all kinds of tones from a Bird.
This in particular really floats my boat. Not like i haven't posted this before.

Hiwatts and Birds just work...

 

[Dadagoboi]