Switch Wiring - I Didn't See This Coming - W.I.S.C - GT5 'Halcyon' Build 4

[@ShapezPuller64]

This is like ASMR for electrical engineers - great stuff!

[@elams1894]

Thanks Shapes! Long live Faulty Towers, one of the greatest TV shows, if not the greatest, ever!

[@fieldofweeds]

I’m just starting a bassman build. Your careful videography answers so many questions. This is what KZbin is for.

[@elams1894]

Awesome!! The start of a great build journey indeed. All the best and I'm sure you'll have the best amp you ever had, cheers!!

[@masuiiguitars]

15 minutes of heaven dear G. I don't know why this episode is the one I enjoyed the most. Loved the footages with the lifting from the jig. Thanks for filming and sharing all that beautiness with us

[@elams1894]

Thanks G! Really appreciate the kind words. Glad this vid had some good stuff in it. Have a good dude!!

[@americanjetset5010]

building my first amp right now (an 18-watt-ish thing), and i cant get enough of your videos. superb.

[@elams1894]

Thanks Matt, all the best for your build, cheers!

[@EricsBBQAndMORE]

Wow, great camera work, this was very hypnotic, your perfection is just that, perfect!

[@elams1894]

Thanks Eric. One day I'll swap you an amp for some of your finest smoked meats, a good trade indeed!!

[@EricsBBQAndMORE]

@@elams1894 heck yeah, art for food!

[@PatrickInCayman]

Wow, always immaculate and impeccable work! I come watch your vids to give me inspiration and relaxation after I burn 3/4 of the wires and components in my builds. Great filming too, this is like amp ASMR.

[@elams1894]

Thanks Papp! Really appreciate it!

[@jsdhesmith2011]

Looks very clean and organized and I bet it sounds phenomenal when your done.

[@elams1894]

Thanks Josh, if its anything close to the my prototype build I'll be happy. It has a tonne of overdrive grunt which was hard to tame as I recall. Cheers!

[@theadventuresofjoelandjami7694]

Thanks for the great videos. I'm about to rebuild my dead Fender with new transformers and a turret board instead of PCB. I've learnt a lot from these videos and I'm feeling reasonably confident with my project, here's hoping for a good result!

[@elams1894]

It is well worth doing and I can testify that you will be happy with the results. Many thanks and all the for your project, you are about to embark on a wondrous journey.

[@GregsGarage]

Coming together beautifully.

[@elams1894]

Thanks Greg! Hows your beautiful Milling machine coming along? Love those alloy products!

[@GregsGarage]

@@elams1894 We have so much work for the milling machine, I can't keep up. I have far too many ideas squeezed between my ears that it's frustrating that I can't get to all of them... Even at that, I'm having a blast with it. I still consider myself an absolute novice, but I am amazed with the quality of the parts I can produce. I don't think it will be long before I have a much larger machine. It will likely run 24 hours a day.

[@elams1894]

@@GregsGarage that's fantastic. Quite the learning experience I'm sure. I'd love to get stuck into a milling machine but I wouldn't know where to begin. I've been thinking about a CNC machine and a 3D printer for sometime, even though I've nowhere to put them ha ha. Good on you, that's great to hear.

[@GregsGarage]

@@elams1894 I have a CNC router and the mill. They are similar but they take a different set of skills for sure. The only way to begin is to just dive in and try to make a few simple things. When you get to a project you really want to do, you'll sort out the way to get there, I guaranty it! If you do decide to get one, don't hesitate to reach out. I will help you in any way I can.

[@elams1894]

Thanks heaps Greg, I'm going to need a bit of help I'm sure of it and watching your vids, I know your the man to have the answers. Ive just watched your demo of the seams impossible tool. Dang that is some inspiring problem solving right there, great result, works like a charm. I'll definitely be in touch for sure. I know it takes a heap of work, but keep the ideas and vids coming. Cheers

[@SPWoz]

Brilliant job with the filming! You do an incredible job capturing the details and your pacing is spot on. Thanks!

[@elams1894]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@GerardSheridan]

Awesome meticulous work and your macro camera angles and focus is spot-on. This must have doubled the build time for this and other such projects. It’s a joy to see your work in progress.

[@elams1894]

Thanks Gerard, really appreciate it. yes the filming took maybe 4x the amount of time than the build. But its fun and I learn lots during the process. Have a good one! Cheers

[@DaveOfAllMasterOfNone]

I have been watching all your build videos. I can't wait for #5 in this series. Hope it drops soon!

[@elams1894]

Thanks David, I'm about half way through the 5th vid, shouldn't be too much longer. Sorry about delay, my 9-5 job has been crazy lately. Thanks for the interest, cheers.

[@ProSimex84]

Great video, and as always impeccably timed for my morning tea

[@elams1894]

Awesome! Thanks PS!

[@Hazmoment]

Great stuff man! The transfer from Jig to chassis is super satisfying. Love following your videos/work even though im not building the kit. Fantastic choice of components btw, Im using the NKK switch as my choice of power switch in my stereo tube amp too along with Kiwame and Takman resistors. Looking forward to the next video! Inspiring me to give the youtube channel thing a bit of a nudge too.

[@vaguitarts3443]

I hope, I'll check this masterpiece some day.

[@elams1894]

Thanks VA!

[@avitroladovovo9119]

Looks like a Swiss watchmaker putting together a watch!!! And I thought I knew how to solder...

[@sheep1ewe]

Awsome tutorial as always! I use a lot of Your tips for my own builds.

[@elams1894]

Hi Vamp! Thanks for stopping by again, cheers

[@sheep1ewe]

@@elams1894 Your videos are easily the most beutiful electronic builds on the entire KZbin.

[@elams1894]

@@sheep1ewe Thats very very kind, thanks Vamp!

[@luizgomesmartins]

Que cuidado, que capricho e tudo isso da como recompensa um som sem igual. Parabéns Amigo construtor

[@elams1894]

Muito obrigado, que você tenha o melhor dos dias, muito apreciado amigo

[@Kilgore40]

Your build quality is terrific, but your camera work is amazing.

[@elams1894]

Really appreciate it, thank you!

[@luminousfractal420]

A dot or two of nail varnish on the awkward nut helps

[@andrasdomjan5324]

It is great to watch your work, thanks for sharing! I learn a lot from you documenting it so thoroughly. I have one question though: when you cut the end of a wire after soldering, I would think that this small piece falls back in the chassis. I am planning to build an amp kit (first time) and I already see myself loosing my mind when trying to find a small piece of wire in an already nice and tidy chassis.😂 Do you have any practical suggestions to avoid this or to find the small pieces easily?

[@elams1894]

Thanks Andras! That is certainly a problem I run into. I have used paper with a hole cut in it for the cable to poke out of. That becomes impossible if the cable is close to the guts. I have lost some little pieces down a socket a few times and its taken some effort to get out. Now I just cover the socket if close, however for all others I rely on the vacuum and making sure no little pieces are left. Great points, and certainly worth mentioning, cheers!

[@rickg8015]

You choose some lovely parts.. Where did yoi get the Nikkai Selector Switch?? Best ASMR tube diy building channel..

[@elams1894]

Unfortunately the Nikkei selector switch is no longer manufactured. The next best replacement is the SRF113-Z made by NIDEC COPAL ELECTRONICS. It is a Japanese company however the switch is made in China. It is however an excellent switch. Best source for the switch is Chip1Stop website in Japan. www.chip1stop.com/view/dispDetail/DispDetail?lang=en&cont=NZL&partId=COPA-0011926&mpn=SRF113-Z

[@diegocastro5114]

I love your videos. How many ground points on this GT5 build?

[@elams1894]

Thanks Diego. There are two ground points, one for the mains and power transformer ground leads, and the other, at the input jack, for all the audio grounds. It is advantageous to have no more than two ground points in the configuration stated above. Cheers!

[@apexmcboob5161]

Just discovered your channel and I've subscribed. Even though I've been building tube amplifiers for 50+ years one can always learn. I'm impressed with your technique and attention to detail. I am curious though, while you wrap leads solidly around the turrets posts you just poke wires through terminal holes and rely on the solder for a connection. Is there a reason behind that other than convenience?

[@elams1894]

Thank you, and yes there is a reason. When replacing a component that attaches to a socket lug or pot, if the component lead is wrapped around the lug, the pot or socket is invariably destroyed, or at least damaged in the process. This means a lot of further surgery to replace pot or heaven forbid, a socket. That is why I never wrapped a lug. It doesn't matter to the same extent on a turret as the component wire can be cut if things get too difficult. Also, because the turret is solid, a component lead can be unravelled under heat from a turret easily enough. Cheers Apex!

[@apexmcboob5161]

@@elams1894 That makes a lot of sense. I was taught to make connections mechanically sound before soldering and while that maybe might still apply to high current joints it can't make a difference on a properly soldered connection (think PC board for example). I don't recall ruining any components on assembly but I have done so on a later repair. To expand on what I said in my initial comment, one is never too old or too experienced (MUCH different things...) to learn something new and better. Thanks!

[@thijs199]

8:05 I've watched another video, and he soldered the ground wire to the chassis, saying it was a safer way, because if for god knows that bolt comes loose, the chassis might be charged

[@elams1894]

You can solder the ground point to the chassis if you like. I prefer bolting, but it's entirely up to you.

[@danielpirone8028]

Fuse before or after power switch?

[@elams1894]

Before the switch, cheers

[@Endermanso]

Not really related to the video, but i was wandering wether you could help me. I have a 6DQ6 B tube, and i want to use It as a preamp, just before a high quality class D solid state amp. Is my idea any good? Could you suggest any tubes for my aplicattion?

[@elams1894]

The 6DQ6 is an output tube as I recall, with the plate connection at the top of the tube. Used in the output sections of Playmaster and Goldentone amps. I dont think youll be able to use it as a preamp tube. I have quite a few of those tubes that I intend to use for a vintage design amp. Best bet is to use a preamp tube like 12AX7 as a pedal type scenario, or for vintage perhaps EF86, or EF802, something like that.

[@Endermanso]

@@elams1894 thanks, you are great help! Could i email you if i need more help?

[@elams1894]

@@Endermanso sure thing, [e-mail]

[@STUDIOONTHERECORD]

❤👏👏👏

[@tinagladu3744]

every thing made in japan is the best

[@elams1894]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@tagacale1733]

This is pure clinical ADHD

[@elams1894]

Absolutely. It seems, no matter how hard I try, I cannot shake it. I need help.

[@jdmccorful]

Nice technique and style. Thanks for the look.

[@elams1894]

Thanks John, much appreciated!