They're done...

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They're done...

Postby MashBill » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:52 pm

Well, I finally finished the pair of GSGs I've been working on. I took some pics in my friend's workshop if you want to check them out.

http://picasaweb.google.com/mashbill7/MyGSG?authkey=Gv1sRgCNeEnfeWucuEmwE&feat=directlink

They sound great! I can't wait to get a little more listening time with mine.

Thanks for the boards Shannon! Also, thanks to everyone that answered my questions.

Bill
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Postby lth1 » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:33 am

Bill, very nice build, I really like the look of your GSG. If you have access to a lathe, one can easily polish the Weber Copper Cap Rectifier, it really adds a nice look. I also reinstalled the decal, this IMHO improves the look of the rectifier.

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Postby snitch56 » Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:38 pm

Bill,
Those look great!! Back to the James transformers, what model are they? Also, Could you possible share that FPE file with the group?
Thanks,
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Postby Ty_Bower » Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:47 pm

snitch56 wrote:Bill,
Those look great!! Back to the James transformers, what model are they?


Yes, your new amplifiers are beautiful, Bill. Fine work indeed.

His transformers came from a guy who sold off about a dozen pair on eBay. Alas, I suspect there will be no more. The seller claims they were leftovers from a custom run.

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"It's a different experience; the noise occlusion, crisp, clear sound, and defined powerful bass. Strong bass does not corrupt the higher frequencies, giving a very different overall feel of the sound, one that is, in my opinion, quite unique."
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Postby TomMcNally » Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:25 pm

Sweet amps Bill ! I've built four of them, and really
enjoy the sound of the one I kept for myself.

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Postby MashBill » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:57 pm

snitch56 wrote:Bill,
Those look great!! Back to the James transformers, what model are they? Also, Could you possible share that FPE file with the group?
Thanks,
Brad


Thanks for the complements!

Ty is correct about the transformers.

I would be glad to share the FPE file with this group, but I don't know how. (I'm not that web savy.... Yellow_Light_Colorz_PDT_20)

If you send me an email, I can send it to you. It's only 2 kb.

Bill
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Postby muschy » Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:27 am

Yeah, great amps. Nice job on the FPE file too. -VERY- nice.
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Postby SDS-PAGE » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:05 am

Beautifully done! Another example of how something as stock as an amp w/ the GSG board can look custom with a touch of creativity.

I still don't know how Jian Shin can get away with supplying James stickers on their products. I guess if they all came from the same factory it's upto them to do what they wish. They are both great sounding OPTs.

I would love to see some folks here point-to-point wiring a GSG. It looks super simple to go so.

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Postby JW34 » Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:54 pm

Those amps look great! Where did you det the lettering for them?

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Postby MashBill » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:25 pm

JW34 wrote:Those amps look great! Where did you det the lettering for them?

Jay


I used Front Panel Express for the metalwork. The lettering is engraved with a 0.2 mm tool then filled with white ink. Most of the lettering is "Helvetica Light, 1-Stroke".
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