Prince 60's Reverb AA1164 Build

I'm building the Prince 60's Reverb AA1164 and thought I would share the process. Starting with the BOM and part numbers I ordered.

But first a disclaimer, follow at your own risk, build at your own risk.

Parts were purchased from Mouser Electronics and some from Mojotone. Power transformer and Output transformer were purchased localy from Evatco.com.au

A good video I found on how to navigate the Mouser web site was published by Psionic Audio on Youtube

Populating the chassis

Lead dress on the power transformer will be tidied up later. Brass grounding strip installed.

Over to D-Lab for a video on making a ground plate.

I will attempt to follow the wiring colour code as per REC-108-A

18 AWG for the 6V6 tube sockets then 22AWG for the remainder of the wiring. RG174 for Input Jack Signal

I incorporated tip #2 & tip #4 from Terry at D Lab. Brass Ground Plane & Power Distribution Terminal Strips

https://youtu.be/PSAOaPnzGEY?si=Vk59XsFEemET1H4Y

Over to Chris The Guitar Amp Tech for a video on bias & lowering the B+ Also placing a load on the Reverb input when the tank is not connected.

Two guides for first powerup can be found on the Stew Mac & Mojotone web sites using the build guides for their Princeton Reverbs.

Double check the polarity of the filter caps. ;)

The bias pot can be measured and turned full CW before first power up. Check again during the power up checks before installing the power tubes.

Bias resistance high thus more negative voltage so colder bias. (Voltage chart uploaded, see link below the scope picture).

Same bias setting but with volume on 7. The start of clipping.

I was seriously considering the Weber 10F150T 8 Ohm Light Dope but postage to AUS was more than the cost of the speaker.

Two recommendations for this speaker from Lyle and Brad

Time to start building the cabinet. But nothing fancy.