EWBrown wrote:The T/M/B tone stack between the two sections of V1 eats up a lot of signal , if you don't need these three controls,
then bypass them, and you will have LOTS more gain.
Thanks Ed! I might replace input #2 with a switch to achieve this.
Actually, about the inputs... I don't quite understand the arrangement. Why do you suppose there's a connection from Input 2 to the grid of V1B, and that that connection is only in place if input 2 is empty? Also, I'm used to seeing 68K grid resistors in Fender front-ends, but here we have 33K. Also, any ideas why such a high value on the V1A cathode bypass cap?
Aside...I've got my basic amateur radio operators license but haven't been active in several years -- there's still so much to learn. I think I'm going to go to the next meeting to see if I can find anyone who can give me an oscilloscope crash course.
Again, thanks for all the info so far. This might not be one of the busiest forums on the 'Net, but the s/n ratio here is really high!
Chris