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Yes a dummy load is likely needed. Although the amplifier is solid state, some were designed for a specific load impedance.

Thank you!

Hello,

I'm currently restoring a '77 suitcase.

It only came with 2 speakers.

My question is, if I want to keep running just 2 speakers (One 8 ohm speaker per channel), should I be using a couple dummy loads so the amp sees 4ohms per channel?

Thanks,

P

15" speakers will not fit in the bottom cabinet.  I tried.

Ah well. There goes that dream.

Thanks for the info!

Hello,

I'm restoring a 1977 suitcase Rhodes 73.

Somewhere along the way, the back speaker baffle (audience facing) was removed and replaced with a solid piece of plywood. The player facing baffle, along with two original speakers, is still intact.

Question 1:

Does anyone have measurements for where to cut the speaker holes? Or info on how the baffle is constructed?

Question 2:

I've got a couple of old 15" JBL speakers on my shelf. Would using them be a worth trying? Or should I stick with 12" speakers?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

P

Messaged.

Thanks!

Thank you so much for the confirmation Jenzz!

I will start looking for two more speakers.

Hello,

My suitcase only has 2 speakers in it. Is this normal? I want to make sure the internal amp is seeing the correct impedance.

Piano Specs:
1977 Suitcase
5 Pin Janus

Speaker Specs:
016255
E1098930 (Pyle)
12"
8ohm

Thanks,

P

Hello,

So, I'm restoring a 200A foe a friend. It was super noisy and eventually stopped making sound all together. Broke through a bit if you played hard. Classic signs of a short.

It was modified in the 80's by a previous owner to reduce weight for touring.

Speakers and tranny removed. Custom board with 2 small trannies installed.Vibrato removed.

I replaced the board with the VV one and installed a brand new VV tranny. Figured I might as well because my friend wanted a cleaner sound and vibrato back.

Still no sound, but sometimes if you play hard it lets faint distorted tones through.

I've checked every reed for debris, checked every ground connection. Ran a synth through the VV board to make sure it wasn't faulty. Works great. Power is good.

I'm getting 41v of the pickups.

The RCA cable I made has continuity across both wires. Is there something special about the VV one that I missed maybe?

Anyways, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.