M-88
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Sorry Steve AKA Atomic Punk. Born in Podunk Kansas just out side of that little wide spot in the road called jerkwater or as some call it doda, play the Harp not an ax. I'm still looking for a schematic though if anyone has one for the M88 sweet little amp. I must have kinda the first production cause it looks like the M8 speaker is off set from center yet the controls are on the top not on the back like the M8. Sure is an ugly grey color got some character though has cigarette burns on the top where someone would lay a cigarette down for a minute to pay some licks.
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Re: M-88
Thread revival.
Does anyone have any info on the M88? A schematic would be nice. I'm guessing they are the same schematic as the M8, except for the obvious tone pot. Are these really rare? I'm just finding out about them and they seem pretty cool. I'm a sucker for tiny 8" combos.
Does anyone have any info on the M88? A schematic would be nice. I'm guessing they are the same schematic as the M8, except for the obvious tone pot. Are these really rare? I'm just finding out about them and they seem pretty cool. I'm a sucker for tiny 8" combos.
Re: M-88
I don't have a schematic but do have 2 M-88 amps -- 1956 and 1960, dated by Jensen speaker codes. I have posted pics recently on the Register. I'm not an electronics guy, but as far as cosmetics go, the '50s style M-88 has a bigger cab, sturdier handle and usually a heavier-magnet speaker than the M-8 or M-8 E models.mrboziffer wrote:Thread revival.
Does anyone have any info on the M88? A schematic would be nice. I'm guessing they are the same schematic as the M8, except for the obvious tone pot. Are these really rare? I'm just finding out about them and they seem pretty cool. I'm a sucker for tiny 8" combos.
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Re: M-88
The cab is what mainly attracted me to them. Besides the fact that they are gorgeous, I like the idea of a small speaker in a bigger cab. I love 8" speakers and I'd really like to hear one in a larger cab than the normal Champ cab. These M88s look like they fit the bill. The circuit also looks to be more simplistic than a Champ, but I'd have to compare them side to by to tell. That's why I'm interested in a schematic. I'll just use a M8's schematic and see. I think I read somewhere that the preamp was derived from a radio amp.
Your's are beautiful.. especially that blond. How do you like the sound of them? What do you think they would sell for nowadays?
Thanks for the help!
Your's are beautiful.. especially that blond. How do you like the sound of them? What do you think they would sell for nowadays?
Thanks for the help!
Thanks! Tomorrow I officially rejoin the ranks as a Rick owner. I've got an '88 4003 coming my way. I had a 4003 when I was a teenager. I think I paid $700 for it back then... I paid a good bit more for this one, but whatever, I'm glad to get one again.jdogric12aolcom wrote:Welcome John!
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Re: M-88
Have you tried a (non-Rick) vintage Magnatone M10 with the factory Rolla 8" and a 3"tweeter? "Only" 38 watts, but a sweeter-sounding small speaker amp is hard to find...big cabinet, lush reverb (3-row long, cap-driven tank) and famous pitch-shifting genuine vibrato (not tremelo...).mrboziffer wrote: I like the idea of a small speaker in a bigger cab. I love 8" speakers and I'd really like to hear one in a larger cab than the normal Champ cab.
Now, back to your Rickenbacker doozies.
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Re: M-88
Good suggestion! I didn't know Magnatone made one in that configuration. I actually have a '58 Mag 213 and it is one of my favorites. I'll check out the M10. However, I don't have a Rick amp...