Walla Sound

Not going to lie. This repair was a tricky one. With everything looking so shiny and new it was hard to see the broken lead connections. I’m in the camp which believe solid core wire isn’t worth the hassle due to how fragile it can be. After multiple attempts to incorporate it on my scratch build project I ditched it for that exact reason. It breaks too often. As soon as you repair one lead a new one manages to break itself loose. Let’s hope it leads to a reliable signal when it’s all said and done.
This one had three different breaks. Now, I don’t fault the builder because it’s meticulously constructed. Kudos to them. Unfortunately, the choice of that wire may come back to haunt them due to lack of reliability. But this is just my two cents so take it for what it’s worth. The circuit is pretty clever. Assembling a 5e3 in such a small portable enclosure. It even included an effects loop to ad a twist to a classic amp. For something so small it packs a huge punch and can really be heard in a live setting.

Although the silvertone 1484 Twin Twelve is a highly desirable sound due to its circuitry, one of its pitfalls with this amp is the cabinet construction. Giving this 60 year old a facelift with a nice sturdy pine cabinet. A rundown video is on the horizon once it’s complete. . . . .

Here is the latest stage of my scratch build of a Princeton. I had a last minute aesthetic change.

I’ve also been working behind the scenes to be able to make the cabinet for the amp. Maybe some day I’ll be able to make a few more and only take a few days to make an amp haha 😂

Happy Holidays everyone! When times get rough and tough remember there is always music. Music is the way to express yourself when words seem to fall short.
This holiday season remember to support your local music scene because they work hard to provide those special moments we need to find our inner rhythm and leave all your worries at the door!
I cannot wait to get back to amp repairs and connecting with the amazing talent located here in Asheville, NC to keep them going and helping us connect in a community! Side note: If you are looking for a great studio/bed room amp that breaks up nicely the VOX AC4 is a great solution. Swap the speaker along with tubes and you’ll be surprised what tones you’ll find!