veracity guitar amps

[big country]

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cool looking amp

I saw some at the local guitar shop in brea

"Rocket music"
small little store that sometimes seems to have some odd cool stuff




to small time gear builders stores like this are must

[big country]

question for the amp geeks


why have three transformers

one big , one a little smaller than big, one small
mind you its a 1 channel amp

I also noticed on this Amp was a locking dial kinda like something you would see on a machinist micrometer ( very precision looking , spun from
aluminum ) its used to bias

[big country]

sent out an e-mail lets see if veracity shows up

[Jonboy79]

Originally Posted by big country

question for the amp geeks


why have three transformers

one big , one a little smaller than big, one small
mind you its a 1 channel amp

I also noticed on this Amp was a locking dial kinda like something you would see on a machinist micrometer ( very precision looking , spun from
aluminum ) its used to bias

Well I'm not amp tech by any stretch of the imagination but don't most tube amps have at least 2 transformers anyway? One output and one power? I know all the tube amps I have also have at least 2 transformers in them. But I'm not very knowledgable I'm just going by what I've seen when taking apart my amps.

[VeracityAmps]

Hi guys, thanks for the inquiries. I’ll be more than happy to answer those questions.

Q . Why have three transformers?

A. There are 2 transformers (1) power & (1) output. The “tiny” one you’re referring to is a 10H choke. It’s used in the power supply to control ripple voltage & it adds “tightness” to the overall sound.

Q. “I also noticed on this Amp was a locking dial kinda like something you would see on a machinist micrometer (very precision looking , spun from aluminum ) its used to bias”

• Correct! When replacing power tubes or changing the plate voltage (switch mounted by the transformer), the amp will need re-biased. It’s dangerous for a novice to tinker inside a live amp so I moved the test points to the outside chassis and the voltage is about -40mV (-0.04VDC).

So, why the different plate voltages? Voltage has everything to do with tone, but it’s different for different tubes. The power transformer in the Veracity amplifier has two taps so the end user can supply the tubes with either 260 or 300 volts.

If the higher setting is used, you will get more volume, headroom and tighter bottom end tone. This will cause the overall sound to be a bit less dynamic and give weaker harmonics. If you choose to lower the voltage, the harmonics will be richer but the bottom will be “looser”. There’s a sweetness that comes with lower voltages and more dynamic, aggressive sound that comes with high voltage. It’s a trade off depending on what you want.

Just FYI, the amplifier is hand wired point to point on thick tag board. Every component is measured for nominal values and rigorously tested after final assembly. Have you played through the amp yet? If so, what are your thoughts, likes and dislikes? Your feedback only helps me make a better product.

[dewey decibel]

Nice looking cabs. With the different voltages are you going for a sort of variac'd thing? 300 volts is already pretty low for EL34s, right?

[VeracityAmps]

"Nice looking cabs." Thank you. The amount of work which goes into making them is quite extensive. They are not mass produced in a factory environment. Each one is hand crafted out of top shelf, rare exotic wood.

Q. "With the different voltages are you going for a sort of variac'd thing? 300 volts is already pretty low for EL34s, right?"

A. Yes. The EL34's are running at much lower voltages than a Marshall type amplifier. The reason is audible, if you listen to an amp that's running hotter plate voltages (+450VDC), the sound produced is "stinging" and more piercing. By lowering the plate voltage you get a warmer, more "woody" tone. The other feature not mentioned on the web site is the preamp tubes may be swapped out for lower gain types if you're the kind of player who wants to drive the front end hard. Two clients have 1-12AU7 and 2- 12AY7's installed in the preamp section. They prefer pedals and since the Veracity Amp is a gain beast in it's stock configuration, they wanted a bit more control. The concept of using your guitars volume knob for clean/dirty control is a new concept for a lot of players who are used to using stopm boxes.

All my life I've been chasing that type of tone but no one made what my ears wanted to hear so I decided to build one myself.

WFIW, the Sam Morrison Band (SamMorrisonBand.com-Home) uses Veracity amps exclusively.

[dewey decibel]

Originally Posted by VeracityAmps

"Nice looking cabs." Thank you. The amount of work which goes into making them is quite extensive. They are not mass produced in a factory environment. Each one is hand crafted out of top shelf, rare exotic wood.

I hear you. A couple years ago (when this kit building thing really began taking off) I was very close to starting a business building hardwood cabs.

A. Yes. The EL34's are running at much lower voltages than a Marshall type amplifier. The reason is audible, if you listen to an amp that's running hotter plate voltages (+450VDC), the sound produced is "stinging" and more piercing. By lowering the plate voltage you get a warmer, more "woody" tone. The other feature not mentioned on the web site is the preamp tubes may be swapped out for lower gain types if you're the kind of player who wants to drive the front end hard. Two clients have 1-12AU7 and 2- 12AY7's installed in the preamp section. They prefer pedals and since the Veracity Amp is a gain beast in it's stock configuration, they wanted a bit more control. The concept of using your guitars volume knob for clean/dirty control is a new concept for a lot of players who are used to using stopm boxes.

All my life I've been chasing that type of tone but no one made what my ears wanted to hear so I decided to build one myself.

WFIW, the Sam Morrison Band (SamMorrisonBand.com-Home) uses Veracity amps exclusively.

Cool man, I'm glad you've found your sound. Have you encountered any issues with early tube failure at those lower voltages?

[eligit]

Originally Posted by VeracityAmps

WFIW, the Sam Morrison Band (SamMorrisonBand.com-Home) uses Veracity amps exclusively.

yikes....those boys look like they are ready to lynch somebody!!

run for the hills!!!

[VeracityAmps]

Q. "Have you encountered any issues with early tube failure at those lower voltages?"

A. Voltage has more to do with the final timbre and shaping of the sound. Typically the higher the voltage the more "piercing" the final tone. Now biasing the amp at high current levels can significantly cause premature failure.

The amps come biased at 40mA (40mV as read on the external test ports). This is conservative so I let the client adjust to his/her own ears. Personally I like the bias set at 49mA but that's just me

Now, to actually address your question, tube failure has more to do with the actual tubes themselves. Each Veracity amp comes stock with Siemens NOS EL34's which I purchase from MesaBoogie. They have outstanding quality control and the best warranty in the business - 6 months! The power tubes are pricey but they sound the best (to my ears anyway).

Prior to purchasing those tubes, I had approximately a 60% failure rate using other vendors.

-Greg

[big country]

thanks Greg
Its a cool looking amp

reminds me how much more I need to study amps

maybe that will be my next chapter in my life

[VeracityAmps]

You're welcome ....

-Greg

[effectsnut]

i like the look of the Amp and the dry sample is nice but whats the point of the reverb mix...lol sounds like the whole mix went through a reverb unit or just way too much reverb on the lead track..send me the tracks I'll set you up...whats the price on it? its going to be expensive with all that wood...what if it catches on fire? all kidding aside the dry samples sound great.lots of harmonics and chunk in your face tone...

[VeracityAmps]

Thanks for the compliments. The reverb mix was only meant as a demonstration of adding some effect - nothing more. All tracks were recorded dry with a Sennheiser e906, 4 x 12 slant cabinets w/ Celestion vintage 30's going directly into the amp. The dry tracks are what they are.

The harmonics & chunk come from the electronic design, choice of components and hook-up wire (yes, it makes a HUGE difference).

The cabinets are all custom made, one at a time by a very talented artist. The wood, as you guessed, is very expensive. The price is listed as $4,495 but price is always negotiable....

If you're interested, I have some high resolution photos I can send you. Let me know if you have Photoshop. If not, I'll trim them down size wise for viewing.

Thank you for your interest,

-Greg

[effectsnut]

Originally Posted by VeracityAmps

Thanks for the compliments. The reverb mix was only meant as a demonstration of adding some effect - nothing more. All tracks were recorded dry with a Sennheiser e906, 4 x 12 slant cabinets w/ Celestion vintage 30's going directly into the amp. The dry tracks are what they are.

The harmonics & chunk come from the electronic design, choice of components and hook-up wire (yes, it makes a HUGE difference).

The cabinets are all custom made, one at a time by a very talented artist. The wood, as you guessed, is very expensive. The price is listed as $4,495 but price is always negotiable....

If you're interested, I have some high resolution photos I can send you. Let me know if you have Photoshop. If not, I'll trim them down size wise for viewing.

Thank you for your interest,

yes, i have Photoshop..I'll pm you my e-mail

-Greg

yes, i have Photoshop..I'll pm you my e-mail