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Title: Thomas Vox Berkeley III
Post by: Jake on February 22, 2025, 05:16:10 PM
Hi, new member here.
I picked up a Berkeley III head, cabinet, trolley and foot switch for next to nothing. It was a mess inside and out. I changed out electrolytics, filter caps, a few resistors, cleaned the pots, and got it sounding surprisingly good. Nice reverb and trem. MRB not doing much. Added 3 prong grounded AC cable, removed the line switch and accessory outlet wiring. Speakers are non original Eminence square magnet ceramics circa 1973. Cleaned the cabinets, trolley. I also have an early silver panel tube Cambridge Reverb amp that's real nice too. The Berkeley was a fun and patient refurb for me. Liking the amp. I'll post a picture soon. 


Title: Re: Thomas Vox Berkeley III
Post by: Den. on February 22, 2025, 06:03:44 PM
I once owned that same amp. I found that the footswitch switch that activated the MRB was a momentary switch. I later swapped in a latching switch.12.jpg
Title: Re: Thomas Vox Berkeley III
Post by: J M Fahey on February 22, 2025, 07:27:53 PM
You have just been answered, no need to repeat your question multiple times.
Do as I suggest and it should work.
Title: Re: Thomas Vox Berkeley III
Post by: Jake on February 22, 2025, 08:14:18 PM
My MRB has no effect. Probably a bad LC 1 Henry in the circuit. I like how the amp sounds though.
Title: Re: Thomas Vox Berkeley III
Post by: Jake on February 22, 2025, 08:58:16 PM
 :) Well, I think I got it! Here's a pic.