How to modify KLD Bassman25 hand wired amplifier to British Plexi amp
Like Fender 5F6A, it is easy to convert KLD Bassman 25 to British Plexi series amps. If you want to build Plexi amp dirctly by our amp kits of Bassman 25 or after you assembled Bassman 25 amp kits successful, you want to modify it to Plexi style amp. You can reference below instruction.There are five types from 67 to 72 of British Plexi series amps. The changes of circuit are mainly in the first preamp stage and LTP phase inverter circuit. |
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| Bassman25 Preamp V1,2 Plexi modification | |
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| Bassman25 Phaser Inverter Plexi modification | |
| Phase Inverter Modification The 68 , 69, 70, 72 of Plexi, the foThe 68, 69, 70, and 72 Plexi models have changed the C9 and C11 capacitors from 104 to 223. These two capacitors are coupling capacitors from the LTP to the power amp tube 6L6. This modification allows more high-frequency signals to pass to the final power amp stage. |
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| Tips: These modifications to the amp mainly focus on preamp gain and frequency range, as the differences between amps are based on their unique frequency characteristics. If you want to deepen your understanding of electronics and the workings of tube guitar amps, it is worth investing more time and effort in modifying them. | |