larryl Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Just bought an Allen Encore kit and put it together. Sent it to David Allen to look it over and make sure it was good to go - even before I turned it on. He did a few adjustments, tested for a week and biased the amp. and it is perfect. But...I have one too many amps and my wife says its gotta go... this amp has about TWO HOURS on it! Sounds GREAT! This is set up with 6V6 matched tubes (22W). Can also take 6L6's with a rectifier tube change (35W). PTP hand wired amp w/highest quality components. Pictures HERE: Encore Amp Pictures David's pre-built Encore's are going for $1799 plus shipping. Looking for $1299 Shipped! TRADE FOR GUITAR - SHOW ME WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRADE. Output Power 22 Watts with 6V6 tubes and a 5U4G rectifier tube. upgrade the amplifier to 35 watts by installing two 6L6 matched power tubes, and one 5AR4 rectifier tube, & then adjusting the bias pot appropriately. Tube Compliment in this 22 watt amplifier (5) 12AX7s, (2) 6V6 power tubes, (1) 5U4G rectifier tube. Class AB push-pull with adjustable fixed bias. Equalization Bass, Treble and Midrange controls, BRIGHT switch and RAW control. Reverb All-tube, long 3-spring medium-delay tank in a heavy vinyl reverb bag with MIX and TONE controls, shielded cables. Master Volume Post-driver using dual potentiometer and (4) coupling capacitors. Circuitry Hand-wired point-to-point with tinned solid-core PVC wiring, G-10 glass epoxy circuit board with brass eyelets. Carbon film resistors, Mallory M150 and CDM silver mica tone capacitors, Switchcraft jacks, Carling switches, and U.S. made molded type sockets. Transformers Cool and quiet running Allen TP40 200ma power transformer, TO35MT paper bobbin interleaved winding output transformer, TR reverb transformer and TRCH choke are all U.S. made. Topology Design is loosely based on the mid 60s Fender Vibrolux Reverbâ„¢ but without a normal channel. Design is enhanced with 2-knob reverb, non-opticoupler tube tremolo, master volume control, middle control, RAW control, rear-panel bias measurement jacks, impedance switch, and front-panel power switches. Cabinet Finger-jointed pine cabinet with black Tolex covering and Black/White/Silver sparkle grill cloth, 1/2" birch plywood floating-type baffleboard and (2) screw-on rear panels. Chrome bottom corners, rubber-cushioned chrome glides (feet), chrome chassis straps, black-rubber steel-reinforced carrying handle with chrome caps/screws. Includes Leather carrying handle. Speaker 2 Eminence Patriot Copperhead 10" Special Features Brown-era tube tremolo, impedance switch, unique RAW mid/gain boost control, front-panel power switches, master volume, and convenient rear-panel bias measurement jacks. Power Switches Front-panel mounted POWER and STANDBY toggle switches for easy access. Indicator Light Front panel pilot-light for AC power More info on the amp here: http://www.allenamps.com/encore.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractal Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Allen amps are good amps. I used to have two. (I only sold them because I work for an amp maker and can make any amp I want, not because they were bad in any way.)It might help the sale to post some gut shots, especially since it is a home-build.Good luck on selling!(Bumpus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Allen amps are good amps. I used to have two. (I only sold them because I work for an amp maker and can make any amp I want, not because they were bad in any way.)It might help the sale to post some gut shots, especially since it is a home-build.Good luck on selling!(Bumpus)Thanks for your comment. If you follow the link and look at my other pictures, there is a picture of my invoice - I sent the completed amp to David Allen. I had him look everything over, make sure all was good, make any small adjustments and bias the amp BEFORE I even powered it up. He kept it for a week in his shop to make sure it was all good before he sent it back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brewmaster Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 For what is essentially a handwired BF Deluxe Reverb you can't go wrong. You can also change this to a Vibroverb by installing 6l6's and a SS rectifier and then rebias. Real simple and completly reversable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 For what is essentially a handwired BF Deluxe Reverb you can't go wrong. You can also change this to a Vibroverb by installing 6l6's and a SS rectifier and then rebias. Real simple and completly reversable.Actually - you almost double the wattage to 35 watts and all it takes is a tube swap - replace the 6V6's with 6L6's, replace the 5U4G rectifier with a 5AR4 rectifier and re-bias. That's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewmaster Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 For what is essentially a handwired BF Deluxe Reverb you can't go wrong. You can also change this to a Vibroverb by installing 6l6's and a SS rectifier and then rebias. Real simple and completly reversable.Actually - you almost double the wattage to 35 watts and all it takes is a tube swap - replace the 6V6's with 6L6's, replace the 5U4G rectifier with a 5AR4 rectifier and re-bias. That's it! Either way, I have done it both ways....no biggie...still very versatile and at 1k, a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Make an offer. For what is essentially a handwired BF Deluxe Reverb you can't go wrong. You can also change this to a Vibroverb by installing 6l6's and a SS rectifier and then rebias. Real simple and completly reversable.Actually - you almost double the wattage to 35 watts and all it takes is a tube swap - replace the 6V6's with 6L6's, replace the 5U4G rectifier with a 5AR4 rectifier and re-bias. That's it! Either way, I have done it both ways....no biggie...still very versatile and at 1k, a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 BumpMake an offer. For what is essentially a handwired BF Deluxe Reverb you can't go wrong. You can also change this to a Vibroverb by installing 6l6's and a SS rectifier and then rebias. Real simple and completly reversable.Actually - you almost double the wattage to 35 watts and all it takes is a tube swap - replace the 6V6's with 6L6's, replace the 5U4G rectifier with a 5AR4 rectifier and re-bias. That's it! Either way, I have done it both ways....no biggie...still very versatile and at 1k, a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Bump for eBayAllen amps are good amps. I used to have two. (I only sold them because I work for an amp maker and can make any amp I want, not because they were bad in any way.)It might help the sale to post some gut shots, especially since it is a home-build.Good luck on selling!(Bumpus)Thanks for your comment. If you follow the link and look at my other pictures, there is a picture of my invoice - I sent the completed amp to David Allen. I had him look everything over, make sure all was good, make any small adjustments and bias the amp BEFORE I even powered it up. He kept it for a week in his shop to make sure it was all good before he sent it back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesdead Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I agree that even if it has been gone over by a tech, some pictures of the insides would help out a lot with your sale. YMMV~Chris Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hand Wired - Top Quality Parts - checked over, tested for a week, and biased by David Allen - for not much more than a new printed circuit Fender reissue. This amp sounds FANTASTIC! You won't regret buying it for this price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Bump - FOR TRADE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasqual12 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Bump - FOR TRADEWhat would you be interested in trading for? guitars, amps, pedals, other gear?thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 TRADES: Will consider these and many more - solid, semi hollow, chambered, etc. of equal value. Show me what you've got!Acoustic Electric - Taylor, Takamine etc.Les Paul type guitarSuhr, Lentz, Grosh, PRS, AndersonFender Custom ShopGretschRickenbackerThe AMP sounds amazing. you will not be disappointed. I am only selling because I am receiving a custom modified Tone King on Monday - the amp I have always wanted at a great price. I am located near Philadelphia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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larryl Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Anybody out there? This is a GREAT amp! TRADES: Will consider these and many more - solid, semi hollow, chambered, etc. of equal value. Show me what you've got!Acoustic Electric - Taylor, Takamine etc.Les Paul type guitarSuhr, Lentz, Grosh, PRS, AndersonFender Custom ShopGretschRickenbackerThe AMP sounds amazing. you will not be disappointed. I am only selling because I am receiving a custom modified Tone King on Monday - the amp I have always wanted at a great price. I am located near Philadelphia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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