One of my mates has just thrown some cash at one of these ancient beasts.
Apparently new valves and recap are going to be in order and almost certainly rebiasing.
I've had a bit of a search and not found a circuit diagram yet, does anyone have leads to one to save time getting it back out the door and making the sounds it should.
Not sure if this is the same model of amp you have, but found this after a quick Google search:
https://ozvalveamps.org/maton.htm
Does the amp you have look like this one?:
https://foundsound.com.au/products/10743
Last edited by DrNomis_44; 03-02-2020 at 07:30 PM.
It's only the head but Scott said that's what he said it looks like, he gets it next weekend.
I also saw that on valve heaven, hopefully there won't be too many variations in the circuit
I tried doing some google searching for schematics, but the best I could manage is what's on the Ozvalveamps website.
I'd say that it's definitely worth restoring/refurbishing the amp cause it is part of Australia's musical history, apparently those old Maton amps were really good sounding amps.
Last edited by DrNomis_44; 06-02-2020 at 05:00 AM.
Stupid question, but have you asked Maton?
The only stupid question is the one that isn't asked and at this point in time no I haven't because the new owner hasn't picked it up and delivered it to me yet so I'm not entirely sure what to ask for.Originally Posted by matthew
Maton weren't much help when I wanted to restore the L202 before handing it off unfinished to the guy who has purchased this amp.
Scott thinks it may be this beast https://ozvalveamps.org/maton02.html#SRG75 SRG75
Last edited by dave.king1; 06-02-2020 at 11:31 AM.
Well, you can obviously replace like-for like. You'll end up de-soldering and re-soldering lots of components like resistors to check if they are still in tolerance. Let's hope that the valves are common ones and easily replaceable.
Like for like is easy if you can still read the values and are the originals, only time will tell
A chap here seems to have repaired one. Maybe contact him if you are struggling
https://www.guitargear.net.au/discus...?topic=35061.0
Thanks Simon, no struggle until I open it up but I will document here as best I can once I start
I've just signed up to that forum and will almost certainly be asking questions there
Last edited by dave.king1; 07-02-2020 at 10:32 AM.
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