Kalamazoo Amp Field Guide: Model 1
Technical Overview
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For more information on the Kalamazoo line, see the Kalamazoo web pages at http://www.rru.com/~meo/Guitar/Amps/Kalamazoo/ .
Vital Statistics
Model: One
Year manufactured: 1965?Controls:
- Volume
- Tone (with on/off switch)
- Two inputs, one channel
Tubes:
- 6X4 full wave rectifier
- 12AX7/ECC83/7025 (dual triode) preamp
- 6BQ5/EL84 output tube
Output Transformer:
- Woodward-Schumacher TF500-0-606-541, 4K input, 8 ohm output
Speaker:
- one CTS 10", 8 ohms (amp's serial number sticker is on magnet assembly)
Miscellaneous:
- schematic and tube layout chart pasted inside amp
Thanks to Justin Belshe for lots of ideas on rebuilding this amp, and for the photos, and Ned Carlson (Triode Electronics) and Gordon R. Rolston for encouragement and suggestions.
[ Technical Overview ] [ Schematic ] [ Bill Of Materials ] [ Photos ] [ Modifications ]
Last updated: 28 May 2007Copyright 1999 Miles O'Neal, Austin, TX. All rights reserved. Miles O'Neal <roadkills.r.us@XYZZY.gmail.com> [remove the "XYZZY." to make things work!] c/o RNN / 1705 Oak Forest Dr / Round Rock, TX / 78681-1514