Deacy build thread.

[kip4]

Deacy pcb.jpgDeacy open back.jpg

heres a couple of pics as is. More work to do and come

[Steenamaroo]

Looking good, Rich.
Can't wait to hear it!!!

[Steenamaroo]

Merry Christmas everyone!

I'm now the proud owner of Deacy amp and direct output kits.
The only thing missing is the transformers and they're now in the post.

I'll take some pics along the way when I get started.

How exciting.

[kip4]

Steeno You are officially the Leader od the Deacy club.
Where are you getting your transformers? Same place as me?

[Steenamaroo]

Lol. I'm lagging behind!!

Yeah, went with the same ones. I don't expect I'll see them until mid 1st week January though.

Still, plenty to get on with. As I say, I have the little direct out board, so I'll work at that.

[kip4]

Deacy amp trial 1.mp3

Heres my first go at recording it.
Signal chain
MIM strat>Steeno treble booster>Deacy amp>gls es57 dynamic mic> BASF sp52 Tape (15ips) > Daw.

No mixing or processing in daw (except edit cuts) straight to Mp3 conversion.
Dynamics and distortion achieved soley on guitar volume knob.
The tape may have introduced more hiss.

Dont slay me on christmas day, I couldnt thing what else to play and i'm in a food coma. Thats my excuse anyway.

[kip4]

I cant wait to hear about this direct outboard.
Just remember the interstage transformer inputs will want swapping round.
I might have a go at the record board from scratch in a few weeks/months. When i get some more componants etc.

[Steenamaroo]

Sounding cool Rich. Thanks for posting.

What speaker is that you're using? Is it still open backed or have you closed it up?
Can the treble booster drive the amp any harder than that?

I have mine fully built and checked.

I promised myself I'd wait for the transformers and bench test it before mounting the boards and wiring in the pots.
Seems I got carried away.

Pics (and no doubt troubleshooting) to follow.

The direct board has a 2 pole 2 throw switch to send the amp to either the speaker, or the board.
I think I'll replace it with a 2 pole 3 throw and fit an external cab socket on the back.

I have those 12" wharfedales, so I'd like the option to try one of them out.

[kip4]

The treble booster will drive it a whole lot harder its hardly off the mark.
I'm using an Altai 15w 8ohm 6" speaker and a small tweeter.
The backs still open as yet. I need to plane the back edges off, batten the inside and fit a back like on the original. As well as a plate for the connections, knobs and mains and battery terminals
I might do the same with a cab option. Good thinking.
"I have mine fully built and checked."
You have built it already? meaning the Deacy ? really everything except the transformers? Cool.

[PRHunt]

I'm waiting, Steenie

Rich, how does the deacy sound when pushed harder? I think Brian May's tones resulted from hard overdrive using the treble boost, and possibly with some feedback?