Tremolo

[Mark Grocholski]

Bill Layer wrote:
> Thinking tubes...
> 
> What about the tremolo circuits used in mid-60's Gretch and CBS guitar
> amps? I don't remember exactly how it wokred, but it used only 1 tube
> section (read: NPN transistor) and just a few other parts.
> 
> The tremolo was controlled by a switch-pot. Off position = no tremolo, with
> increasing speed (and depth?) as the pot is wound on. This ciruit was not a
> source of noise, as I recall. Does anyone know the circuit I'm talking about?

The first Tremolo I ever came in contact with was on a Mongomery WARD
amp (solid state) a friend of mine had with one switched knob that
controlled both rate and depth. I fell in love with the effect. I had no
idea what it was doing I just thought it sounded cool. I later bought a
used Yamaha amp just because it had Tremolo, but it is very noisy. That
friend of mine and I have been wanting to build it into a guitar for
quite awhile.

I would also be interested in the tube circuit. I've seen a few sites
that have schematics for vintage amps, maybe the circuit can be
isolated.

THANKS to everyone who helped me with my questions now
-- 
Mark & Carlyn Grocholski
MOZEPY Productions ><>
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