Epiphone Valve Jr. Junior Supreme Mod Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great modification for an Epiphone Valve Jr.If you have never done something like this before, you might want to practice your soldering skills first.You will need a 25 to 30 watt soldering iron, and a solder sucker.Radio Shack sells just what you need - a sucker with a red bulb that works perfectly.Fromel's instructions are not terribly clear, and I would make sure you have exactly what is supposed to come in the package (there is a chart on the instructions - take the time to figure them out).The Epi Jr is very easy to disassemble, but you will definitely need an Exacto type knife to cut through (take your time) some of the glue that is used to secure some of the components to the board.After I figured everything out in the instructions, I removed and replaced one component at a time.There are suggestions and videos on YouTube on the internet for techniques on how to remove and install capacitors and resistors from a circuit board, but if you can practice on something that has no value (if you have no experience), I would try that first. Remember, soldering irons and suckers only work from the back side, not the side with all the components!

When I got it all done and put things back together, (I also replaced the stock tubes with Mullard Reissue tubes) it sounded AMAZING!More power and tone, and you can really tell.Also less hiss in the background.My only suggestion would be for Fromel to update and clarify the directions.It is not so scary as it seems.Just remember, if your amp is under warranty, doing this voids it so you are on your own if something goes wrong.

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Product Description:
Unleash the tone of your Epiphone Valve Jr. The Valve Jr is quickly becoming one of the best selling tube amps, it has pretty good tone and the price is right. However, these amps can tend to be a bit noisy and sound a bit thin. After these mods your amp will sound fantastic, with less noise and be more reliable. After these mods the tone will rival that of boutique amps costing many times more. Your Epiphone Valve Jr may be small in size but it doesn't need to sound small.

This kit works for all versions of the Valve Jr. Both the Head and the Combo.

Included in the kit is all the components necessary to get your amp in top shape and the detailed instructions to make the changes easy. If you have a basic understanding of electronics and soldering skills you can do these mods in less than an hour.

WARNING: Performing these modifications WILL void the warranty on your amplifier. Working on amps can be deadly if you do not take proper precautions. Follow these instructions very carefully. If you are at all unsure of your ability to perform these modifications STOP and take your amp to a professional to be modified. You can also send your amp to me for modification.

No Warranty: This kit and the instructions included do not include any warranty of any kind. The modifications to your amplifier are at your own risk and you agree to completely hold harmless the seller of this kit against any and all claims. Tube amplifiers contain parts that operate at very high temperatures and deadly voltages. If you are not sure of your abilities to perform these modifications then do not perform them.

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Stanton Record Cleaner Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I still maintain a sizable vinyl collection, drawing from it each week for a radio show (I doubt the majority of stations in the country even bother to keep a working turntable).The old Discwasher, now simply a name sold to Phillips Electronics (RCA, General Electric), impresses me less these days than this Stanton brush.Unlike the corduroy material of the Discwasher, it has a felt-like material that appears to penetrate the grooves and pull out more dust than a stiff corduroy wipe.I don't buy, however, the claims either manufacturer makes about "special formulas."When the bottle of liquid runs out, it's silly to purchase another 25 dollar kit.Simply refill it with a 50/50 mix of water and isopropyl alcohol and expect the same results.

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Vinyl cleaner kit that will safely clean vinyl records.

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Tascam AKDR1 Accessory Kit For Dr-1 Review

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(More customer reviews)Some parts are excellent.The bracket (a.k.a "tripod adaptor") that snaps onto the DR1 is high-quality and well-designed.The DR1 snaps securely into it, and it allows complete access to all controls and connectors.The microphone-stand adaptor is likewise well-built and secure.

It is the tripod itself that is questionable.While it is of reasonable quality, the flexible legs are a too stiff.This works well enough to hold the DR1 above a horizontal surface, but that's about it.The tripod's function would be better fulfilled with a Gorillapod Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey), a similarly-sized device with much more adaptable legs.

The windscreen is a piece of foam, sized and shaped to fit over the microphone end of the DR1.It works, but how could it not?Anyone could build one with foam and some tape.

I've used the bracket with a full-sized camera tripod, and on a mic stand with the mic-stand adaptor.I have used the tripod with a small camera, but not with the DR1.I have not yet needed the windscreen.

All together, this is a functional set of accessories.The one necessary component is the bracket; the others (tripod, mic-stand adaptor, and windscreen) can be purchased from other places or easily macguyvered; they merely help justify the price.

The list price ($75) is not justifiable, and only serves to make the "real" price seem reasonable.The (current) "real" price (about $50) is still too high, but how else can one acquire the bracket?

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The Tascam AKDR1 Accessory Kit adds functionality to the Tascam DR1 Compact Portable Digital Recorder and Tascam GTR1 Portable Stereo Guitar Recorder. Included with the kit is a handy tripod adapter, a mic stand adapter as well as a desktop tripod which is perfect for capturing your own playing more easily. There's also a windscreen that comes included with the Tascam AKDR1 accessory kit.

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