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Hi everyone.
I'm looking for a book to get me started modifying some modules. It's not only for my tone searching but also a way to educate me to a small degree in preamp design. Have any of you guys got any recommendations?
One book that i found was this one
http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Tube-Preamps-Guitar-Bass/dp/0956154506
Would it be a good book to start with?
 
Try this:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/218561984/The-Trainwreck-Pages
or: http://s478.photobucket.com/user/sonofspy777/library/TrainWreck%20Pages?sort=3&page=1
Ken Fisher used to have a publication called the Trainwreck Pages (which is what these are) as a general guide to some amp modifications. By now, these are "dated" but still, very valid, especially the pages on a 12ax7 gain stage.
 
Thanks you very much, free books are allways nice :)
Any other suggestions on getting starten with some diy modding?
 
https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/books_dvds_software?page=0%2C0
Tubes and More, aka Antique Electronic Supply, has many books and DVDs.
Youtube.com in general has lots of stuff, some good and some really wrong.
http://store.triodestore.com/index.html
Build a small amp kit. That will make you familiar with all the various sections of an amplifier and you can experiment with changing the values of some parts and see the result.
 
Never though about buying a amp kit as a start, but that seems lika a good idea. My first plan was to experiment with one of my duplicate modules. But building an amp from scratch would probably give me a better understanding of the various components..
 
First, and most important, the voltages in an amp, especially tube amps are DEADLY, (I've gotten a couple in the past 35 years, and you don't want to do that.) PLEASE follow ALL the precautions that most books will have. They are NECESSARY.
I certainly would not personally start modifying a module until I knew how to solder well and had a good understanding of what I was doing.
The reason I suggest building a small kit is it allows you to understand each section of an amp and realize how each stage affects another. When you do start to change things change ONE thing at a time and then LISTEN. What did it actually do.
And, All the Best!
Pat
 
I'm aware of the dangers and i've got no intention in experimenting without precautions. That was one of the reasons my plan was to start with one of the preamp modules. Changing one cap here and there and hear what it does to the sound. That's also the reason i was looking at preamp tutorial books, i've got no plans on tweaking with the power amp section..
And i would absolutely practice my soldering skills before messing around. The book would just be the first step on my way, i'm in no rush.

But thanks for the precautionary warnings! :)
 
You're welcome. I apologize if you knew all the cautions already, rather be "safe than sorry." (Boy, I sound old.) BTW the preamp voltages are up there too.
Regarding soldering;
The main damage that can be done on the modules is damaging a trace or inadvertently bridging two conductors and shorting something out. One thing you may want to try is find an old computer power supply that's shot and un-solder some parts, take them out and put them back in. It's really a good idea to buy a controlled temperature soldering station like:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Weller-WES51-Analog-Soldering-Station-with-Power-Unit-Soldering-Pencil-Stand-and-Sponge/16550774?wmlspartner=TnL5HPStwNw&sourceid=17717399240165440133&oid=183959.1&u1=skim40063X1035282X88088afb41249a5dc894fef9fd0f1ea4&affillinktype=10&veh=aff
Worth every penny. And, use the 60/40 regular solder. Lower melting point and less damage to the board.
 
No need to apologize! I'm gratefull for any advance and varnings :)

Regarding soldering practice, I've got that covered as my older brother have been vorkning with electronics the last 20 years or so.. he will be my go to guy regarding the more practical things.

But as i said, I'm in no rush. My plan to start modding modules is probably something like a 10 year plan :)
I'm going to start with reading up on electronics and preamp design before I'm going to start practice soldering and so on..

Thanks again for your time and input :)
 
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