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Yeah it can be kinda maddening when you think you're at the finish line but instead there's a whole nother level to accomplish and a starting point is not evident. It's like, I'm sorry Mario but your princess is in another castle :lol:
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GuitarBilly wrote:Not too crazy about the MuggaFugga logo :lol:

I'd use a regular Marshall logo or maybe your last name in old marshall/friedman font.


MuggaFugga sounds like Boomer talk :lol: might as well call it Rebel Rouser or some other outdated phrase like Hang Loose or Groovy Vibes :lol:

Sorry man. :hug:

Great idea!

Let's (i.e., not me) start a "Name Tortuga's New Amp Logo" thread! :hi5:

My contribution:

"Magic Smoke Amplification"
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BTW, I totally feel your pain!

On my last build, I moved an output jack about 1/8" to the side.
In doing so, I shorted to ground the signal at the output jack.

So, after triple checking voltages, components, solder joint, etc., pulling out half my hair, I found the problem. :horse:
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long standing member wrote:
"Magic Smoke Amplification"

Too soon :lol: :lol: :lol:

Let's at least wait until we know for sure the amp is out of the woods :lol:
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long standing member wrote:
Let's (i.e., not me) start a "Name Tortuga's New Amp Logo" thread! :hi5:

My contribution:

"Magic Smoke Amplification"


My contribution:

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GuitarBilly wrote:
long standing member wrote:
"Magic Smoke Amplification"

Too soon :lol: :lol: :lol:

Let's at least wait until we know for sure the amp is out of the woods :lol:

Yeah - don't be fucking jinxing it!!! :lol:
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long standing member wrote:BTW, I totally feel your pain!

On my last build, I moved an output jack about 1/8" to the side.
In doing so, I shorted to ground the signal at the output jack.

So, after triple checking voltages, components, solder joint, etc., pulling out half my hair, I found the problem. :horse:

I work in IT, and I know it's almost always something simple like that.

I think going through the BS last year with the transformer (which a LOT of people told me was unlikely - and then it turned out to be that very thing) disrupted my instincts and made me start doubting everything.

I built this amp a second time to help reinforce the learning experience, and I definitely got a lot of education from all this.

...and I'm already planning the next build :usa:
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Not trying to jinx anybody, just trying to be funny!

Can't wait to hear the bodacious clips!
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