DetroitBlues Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 Many members on here have purchased amps from KBP Amplification created by our very own, KPB810. I was talking to him about if he had a photo library or some sort of documentation of all the amps he created. He actually did not track most of his builds nor take photo's of them. So as a special tribute to our very modest and humble resident amp builder, perhaps we can show him a display of all the amps he has produced for us over the past couple years? While I no longer own one of his amps (by my own stupid mistake of not understanding the amp configuration and using a tone sucking stand), I do have a Fender Blues Jr. NOS with the BillM mod kit installed by Brian. Could the rest of you find or take your best pictures of his amps to share?
Hfan Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 will work on some pics. The amp has been unfortunately buried with a bunch of my gear..I need a reacquaintance anyway, this will be a motivator.
smurph1 Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 Soon as I get a decent camera, I'll get some pics of mine...I'm probably going to be quitting my band, so instead of buying a 100 ft snake as planned, I might get a decent camera instead..
DetroitBlues Posted May 2, 2012 Author Posted May 2, 2012 Soon as I get a decent camera, I'll get some pics of mine...I'm probably going to be quitting my band, so instead of buying a 100 ft snake as planned, I might get a decent camera instead.. 100' snakes are hard to come by unless you plan on raiding the local zoo....
kidsmoke Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 cool thread. this is my christmas gift to self this year, if all goes well. Could you guys include the basic rundown of your amp for eg 112; 22 watt; modeled on xyz etc. that way I know who to pepper with questions in a PM
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 cool thread. this is my christmas gift to self this year, if all goes well. Could you guys include the basic rundown of your amp for eg 112; 22 watt; modeled on xyz etc. that way I know who to pepper with questions in a PM Mine is your basic Fender tweed circuit from 1957 I think? 12 Eminence speaker, 18 watts. You will have to ask KBP about the tubes, I already forget the types in there. Its a lovely amp, way different from my 22 watt Deluxe Reverb which is pretty clean. This one gets dirty real fast. I will let Shundog chime in about his, its identical sans the speaker he has.
smurph1 Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 Mine is a Vox AC-30 clone..Very Loud, Very Clean and VERY CHIMEY!!
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 Mine is a Vox AC-30 clone..Very Loud, Very Clean and VERY CHIMEY!! And you expect us to believe it without pics?
schundog Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 Tweed Deluxe, Fender 5E3 circuit, with a Jensen alnico speaker. I can post the pictures, but you gotta HEAR this thing! Feed Your Lawn.... FEED IT!! http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz327/schundog/SwaimShop211.jpg[/img]"]https://
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 Gee, Brent is starting to rub off on you Shundog!
Gitfiddler Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 Jensen Alnico 5? I never hoid of dat speaker. I bet it sounds great in that KB box.
Steiner Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 I'm the proud owner of a KBP810 GT-15 Reverb unit. This is the Ultra rare RG "offset model. The only one like it on Earth! She gives up that sweet, juicy touch I enjoy! Thumbs up!
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 I'm the proud owner of a KBP810 GT-15 Reverb unit. This is the Ultra rare RG "offset model. The only one like it on Earth! She gives up that sweet, juicy touch I enjoy! Thumbs up! But my Boss Fender '63 Reverb box is about 100th that size! Can you fit that on a pedal board?
DetroitBlues Posted May 5, 2012 Author Posted May 5, 2012 But my Boss Fender '63 Reverb box is about 100th that size! Can you fit that on a pedal board? Probably not, but there is a noticable difference between tube reverb and a digital effect. The GT-15 is a perfect compliment to go with 5E3. From my understanding, they share many of the same parts too.
Trouble Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 Here's my little monster. Currently I'm running it into a 12" Jenson MOD and a 12" Eminience Patriot, which are housed in a 1961 Cordovox accordion amp cabinet. It's beat up and there is no way to a head on top of it but I thought it looked really cool and got a good price. I set my head at arms reach and the speaker cab wherever I want. This tweed is about 40watts, so it can be really hard on the ears but man does it sound good. I don't know which is louder the Super with 4 tens or this one with the 2 12"s. I gig it and use it for band practice and me practice constantly, and not a single problem. Still very happy with it.
Trouble Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 Oh the above pics are the ones Brian took for those of you that were paying attention. I've got a couple shots of it where it was in the background but haven't taken any pics otherwise.
Steiner Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 You know... That amp Looks like Trouble. Slammer - the volume of the amp is far outweighed by the tone.
kbp810 Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 I'm I allowed to play on this thread, or would that be a little self serving? Oh well, I'm sure no one will mind so long as the 157 is in the shot! My own Tweed Deluxe, followed by my own "non-offset" GT15 Reverb Unit
knopfler74 Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 EPIC THREAD! Nice way to start my Sunday. Here's my KBP Stentorian....14-16 watt British monster with more clean headroom than should be allowed for a small watt amp. #putsmatchlesstoshame I'm in love with this thing!
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 I'm I allowed to play on this thread, or would that be a little self serving? Oh well, I'm sure no one will mind so long as the 157 is in the shot! My own Tweed Deluxe, followed by my own "non-offset" GT15 Reverb Unit Oh oh, there goes all the humility!! Jus kiddin Bri, you deserve to show off your goods! BTW, have I told you lately how much I love my Lil Tweed Deluxe?
Steiner Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 The ability to do simple math and transfer those measurements on an already sanded and dovetailed top. The wood that wraps the cab is 1 single board, so the grain wraps around. I didn't want to loose that feature by creating a new top. Fortunately, for me, the unit fit even though I muffed up the drilling process by 1/2". Hence the "ultra rare" RH offset... I'm just making lemonade.
Trouble Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 The ability to do simple math and transfer those measurements on an already sanded and dovetailed top. The wood that wraps the cab is 1 single board, so the grain wraps around. I didn't want to loose that feature by creating a new top. Fortunately, for me, the unit fit even though I muffed up the drilling process by 1/2". Hence the "ultra rare" RH offset... I'm just making lemonade. Aaaah now I get it. I'm not much of a carpenter, it looks pretty good to me. On my mothers side of the family most of the men were carpenters, loggers or cabinet makers, some able to do some absolutely stunning work. While I have done some tree removals and seeding/planting, I can barely build a doghouse. Wish I would have inherited that talent but I'll settle for those first couple of chords my grandfather showed me, it was the beginning.
smurph1 Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 And you expect us to believe it without pics? No Camera Dude Sorry..
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