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ValveTrain Amplification 205 Tall Boy

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Mon, 05/27/2013 - 15:11
Harp Tech Kinya...
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Hi Skip
I'm intrigued with my new ValveTrain 205TB amplifier. It has a lot of potential as a 5 watt harmonica recording amplifier. This little amp was inspired by the 1955 Fender 5F2A Princeton that GREW!! It has pair of Weber 8" Alnico speakers (Full size Eminence 12" speaker is available as an option).

I plan on using the 205TB on the bandstand, and prefer to "line out" (similar to my SJ1), rather than mic the amp to carry the sound through the PA. How should I attack this project?

Thanx,
Kinya

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Fri, 06/07/2013 - 11:56
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Expert Skip Simmons
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ValveTrain

Hello Kinya- I'm afraid I have not seen one of those. Sound-wise, it could be great, but I'm confident that it will be a bit fragile compared to old stuff!

Hopefully, other BH readers will have some hands-on experience with those.

If the amp doesn't already have a line-out, one will need to be installed. It's a simple project for someone with a little experience.

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Sat, 06/08/2013 - 07:20
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Thanx Skip!

Thanx Skip!

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