New amp

Max The Dog · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:43 am Post subject: New amp

Just got this, English Valve Amps SHG 5w. The chap I got it from put Marshall badges on it but gave me the EVA one also. The only problem is he forgot the lead to connect the amp to the cab so I have'nt fired it up yet. waiting expectantly for the postman.

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jacco · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:04 am Post subject:

Looks very nice Pete, you've been trying out several small amps lately hope this is the one.

ez · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:12 am Post subject:

Ooh nice. Is that an 18 watt TMB or Superlite maybe?

Edit: silly me for not reading. 5 Watt. What kinda specs does it have?

Max The Dog · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:42 am Post subject:

Thanks Jacco, I think this is the one as I have run out of money now!!
(unless anyone has a Cornell Romany to trade)
EZ Yes its a 5w amp which can run EL84's or 6V6's and the cab has 2x12
Tayden True Brit speakers.
Pete.
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spikeymikey · Guitar God Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 713

Just superb. Where'd he get the badges from ??

Dave_Mc · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:10 am Post subject:

oooh very nice, those EVAs are meant to be nice

awesome colour too

Max The Dog · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:00 am Post subject:

Thanks Dave.
The badges came from ebay Mike.
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JVsearch · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:58 am Post subject:

Can't you use any old instrument lead with 6.5mm jack plugs on it?

Amp looks great BTW, and I like the idea of being able to use more than one tube.
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Max The Dog · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:09 am Post subject:

Yes instrument cable is ok i have been told as long as the amp is not cranked up too much.(risk of fire) I am still waiting for UPS to arrive with the correct
one.
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JVsearch · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:19 am Post subject:

jawilluk · Guitar God Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 433 Location: London

The wire in instrument cable is not meant to carry the amount of current given out by an amplifier. This can result in the cable burning out like a fuse. Especially the braided shield wire.

Max The Dog · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:34 pm Post subject:

Yes thats exactly what I was told.
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Mick51 · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:46 am Post subject:

jawilluk · Guitar God Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 433 Location: London

Yes Mick51 and if the insulation in the cable melts then the output transformer can short out. Definitely use a proper speaker lead.