B-17A Bass Preamplifier

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The B-17A is a prototype vacuum-tube bass preamplifier, pictured here. Details of the build process can be found in our blog (see Our Blog tab above).

Here is the circuit diagram – click on the diagram to enlarge it. Note that after initial testing C2 was removed for better frequency response.

B-17A Preamp Schematic

The circuit was built using old-school turret board construction. Here is the board and the layout diagram. Note that the board in the picture is rotated 180 degrees from the layout diagram.

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layout

The power supply is located in the box on top of the main enclosure and looks like this:

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Here is Parts List

Be sure to visit the blog and scroll back to earlier entries  to review the story of the design and building of this preamp.