JackBootedThug
MURDERATOR
Just curious? I know it’s a budget head and I’m only using mine as a glorified power amp…but still…seems like it is a unit with tons of wasted potential.
griff10672
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if the circuit has the same topology as the 800 .... which I think I remember hearing back in the day ..... then you could essentially turn it into a JEL
JackBootedThug
MURDERATOR
Believe it does. Quick search showed a thread on the pv forum talking about an 800 mod as well as an Uber gain mod. Ax84 guys came up with the uber mod. Transformers are tiny…lol
MadAsAHatter
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Take this with a grain of salt as it I haven't done anything myself...
As Griff said its pretty much a JCM800 clone. So any 800 mods could more than likely be applied to the Windsor.
As Griff said its pretty much a JCM800 clone. So any 800 mods could more than likely be applied to the Windsor.
JohnnyGtar
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Yeah, I've heard that it's a great mod platform. I wouldn't mind having one that was modded to better specs.
glpg80
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Always wanted to mod a Windsor. FJA used to have a lot of fun with them. No doubt they need new iron which makes it cost ineffective. On a budget I guess you could put a used 5150 OT in one.
JackBootedThug
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I got one…just saying…?
mnemonic
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https://www.thetubestore.com/lib/thetubestore/schematics/Peavey/Peavey-Windsor-Schematic.pdf
Preamp follows basic topology of a JCM800 and could be modded to JCM800 specs with minimal parts.
Preamp follows basic topology of a JCM800 and could be modded to JCM800 specs with minimal parts.
JackBootedThug
MURDERATOR
I emailed Jerry for the heck of it. He does killer work.
griff10672
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Wish I still had my FJA modded Rockmaster ...... I had him do one back in the Harmony Central OG days ...... still have my T-Shirt though ..... lol
JackBootedThug
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That’s the same pre as my ultra isn’t it? Maybe I should start learning how to tinker with this shit. Only on stuff with simple instructions that has been done and documented….
griff10672
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youtube and the internet are a wonderful thing ..........
JackBootedThug
MURDERATOR
Yes they are. I have replumbed and rewired houses and all kinds of shit thanks to google….
griff10672
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the soldering iron is your friend ........ just make sure you have one foot barefoot in a bucket of water when checking to see if there's any voltage left in the amp .....
MadAsAHatter
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I had fun building a kit amp and am currently working on a second. If you're handy with a soldering iron it might be something to look into. A couple of places have really good, detailed instructions to follow.
Bardagh
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I don’t know how much they go for now, but you used to see them for $200-300, at which price even replacing the iron doesn’t make it a bad deal as a mod platform.
JackBootedThug
MURDERATOR
I can now competently install a pickup so I won’t say I’m handy with a soldering iron. Really the opposite. Won’t know until I try though…lol…
griff10672
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build a couple of pedals ...... once you solder a few hundred resistors .... you start to get the hang of it ...
headlessdeadguy
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Mailman had one that Jerry modded. It was killer.
JackBootedThug
MURDERATOR
Dan’s modded rectifier was epic. I believe Martin has it. I don’t remember him having a Windsor…Dan had some killer gear over the years.
