Re: Fender amp copy
The Playmaster amps are VERY similar to Goldentones. Both are aussie design and both very capable amplifiers. A simple and very neat power supply design using a centre tapped transfomer, BUT a bridge rectifier gives a nice strong 350 odd volts for the plates, and a nice 175 volts for screens. Both amps tend to be " VERY LOUD" with excellent lead characteristics, especially with Fender Telecaster, or Maton Firebird guitars.
Ideally you need Rola Alnico's to obtain the best tones, but either way you have a nice amp to restore.
I am especially fond of both designs, Goldentone would be a tad on the winning side however.
Joe
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