Hi

I'm fixing a Torque T100K amp. It is working, but the pots are shot.

In fact one of the treble pots can stop the audio dead in it's tracks. I tried spraying the pots with DeOxit, but I suspect the pots are beyond it.

The pots are about 18 to 20 mm wide.

Mark

There are a few component differences and of course the pre 86 version uses pnp transistors.

I found Hemmo's version closest to the made in Hong Kong version.

Hi

I'm fixing a Pignose 7-100 for a friend. The problem with the amp was batteries leaking and corroding the battery cases and wiring.

I initially liked this amp and compared it to my Champ clone, unfortunately it just doesn't hold a candle to the Champ. At the moment the more I play it the less I like it.

The clean tones are dreadful (the bass frequencies are very buzzy) and the distortion is so-so.

Initially, I thought of replacing the 50K volume knob which has to excessively load the guitars pickups. Though it also occurred to me that it was chosen to reduce hum (much the same as the 220K resistor after the first gain stage in a Boogie Mk 1).

I think more gain can be had from the first stage, though less gain and better tone might be a better option as nearly everyone has a decent fuzz that could be used prior to the Pignose.

As far as my bias goes, I don't have any particular loyalty to transistors and valves. If I record something, I'm likely to use Guitar Rig as it sounds pretty damned good.

Look forward to your opinions and advice.

Mark