I want to build a guitar amplifier and would really like to build it with both tube and transistor amplifiers. There is no problem with fitting the hardware into the box so that won't be a problem.
I think I would make a selector switch which would restrict power to one amp when the other amp is selected so that both amps can't run at the same time.
Is there any problem with the line in going to two different amplifiers - will it reduce the signal strength at all if this is done?
Obviously the speaker will need to be connected to both amps so I have concern about any feedback going into the amplifier which is not powered at the time. Is this s legitimate concern and if so what would be needed, a diode(s) or what?
I think it would be nice if the tone controll could be consolidated into one set so that each amp uses the same tone controls, IDK if that is senseable or not as the controls may need changed when switching between tube to transisotr. Either way, would it be possible for the build to use the same tone controls for both amps (I'm thinking bass, mid and treble).
Before I get into more detail here about size of speaker and wattage, I'd like to know if the above are possible as this may determine the size. I was originally thinking about using a small 8" driver for a practice amp but kind of have the urge to build something a little larger.
I think I would make a selector switch which would restrict power to one amp when the other amp is selected so that both amps can't run at the same time.
Is there any problem with the line in going to two different amplifiers - will it reduce the signal strength at all if this is done?
Obviously the speaker will need to be connected to both amps so I have concern about any feedback going into the amplifier which is not powered at the time. Is this s legitimate concern and if so what would be needed, a diode(s) or what?
I think it would be nice if the tone controll could be consolidated into one set so that each amp uses the same tone controls, IDK if that is senseable or not as the controls may need changed when switching between tube to transisotr. Either way, would it be possible for the build to use the same tone controls for both amps (I'm thinking bass, mid and treble).
Before I get into more detail here about size of speaker and wattage, I'd like to know if the above are possible as this may determine the size. I was originally thinking about using a small 8" driver for a practice amp but kind of have the urge to build something a little larger.