I will probably restore this since I do not need any more gain on the clean channel and I am not sure I like the change in tone. And it seems to also affect the voicing a bit since it includes C8 and R9 in the feedback loop (probably to compensate for adding R5 on the first stage). It gives another boost in gain on the cleans that is immediately audible as extra noise. I have tried this but I am not sold on it. The top right is not connected to anything, and the bottom left is no longer used since we removed the LEDs. The panel now looks much better The switch fits only if it's mounted on its side so that it flips horizontally. Replace the plastic boost switch with a DPDT toggle switch. Perhaps it makes sense to experiment with different values and types here to suit your taste, but without it, you get a nice percussive and super-rich sound that is almost JazzChorus-like. Something especially evident in harmonics and pick attack. Without it, when the boost is on, the sound gets a bit harsh. It rounds the sound a lot, and it kills lots of clarity. This cap acts as a low-pass filter on the final stage. This is super easy and very straightforward. Add a 1/4 jack to allow connection to a CAB. When you engage the boost, the amp still goes loud fast, but you get some more volume resolution than before. The difference is more evident without the boost on. Change the linear volume pot P4 to one with an audio taper. This brings me to my second recommended mod. The only issue with it is that when the boost is on and the gain is set high, the amp is VERY loud. Just snip the LEDs and you immediately get rid of that "bees in a can" sound when the boost is on. This is the first mod that anyone should do. Ssguitar and tdpri forums have much useful info. So here is the list of my TODO stuff, gathering info from around the internet, plus results so far. I do not expect it to clip or sound like a tube amp on its own, but it can sure sound awesome with pedals. My goal is to have a nice super-clean platform to use with my pedals. Vox Pathfinder 10 schematic (rev.D 4-28-2021) - Album on Imgur The schematic has been around for almost a decade, but there still might be things that need to be fixed. Plus it's a DIYer's dream, being a full old-school circuit with a transformer PSU and all through-hole parts. With a few mods and a cab it sounds very nice. If budget is critical the Vox is probably a good buy to get you started until you can upgrade… The only other amps I can think of in this sector are things like the Blackstar Fly and although I’ve never played one I’ve heard so many bad things about it that I’m sure the Vox would be a better purchase.That's my second ongoing small guitar amp project after the Fender Champion 40. I guess what I am saying is that there is no need to limit your choice of amp just because you want something for quiet practice - budget allowing of course. My Ampeg PF-500 could blow the roof off the house if it was fully cranked but I can also turn it down so that it’s whisper quiet, probably quieter than the Pathfinder in fact. The thing with modern D class amps is that they are fully scalable and sound just as good at any volume. If all you want is a low volume practice amp it will fulfill that brief, but that is all it will ever do. I would think carefully about buying one. The most distracting thing about this is that it does indeed have a fairly hollow sound as Paul mentioned, almost like there is a bit of constant reverb dialled in - no doubt due to the open back but it can get a bit annoying (unless you really like hollow reverb Shadows/Beach Boys type sounds). I was hoping to be able to get a bit of crunch by manipulating the drive with the volume but at higher volumes the sound just gets nasty and ill-defined. I only put my passive Jazz through it but I couldn’t really get a great deal of tone variations out of it even with the bright boost and cut. speaker-wise it comes with 2 four inch driversĪs far as sounds go it produces a fairly clean tone at low volume which is perfect for practice. ![]() I wouldn’t want to put a hot bass in a Pathfinder. ![]() I don’t know it your Yammy is passive or active but if its quite a hot active bass you might want to look for an amp with a second padded input. ![]() There is only one input so no second padded input. I reckon it weighs as much as my Ampeg Pf-500 amp head.Ĭontrol wise you get drive, treble, bass and volume, a bright boost and a headphone socket. The case is solid wood, it has a proper fabric grill cloth and a nice red metal control panel on the top like the old vintage Vox’s. This won’t be a very full review because I’ve literally taken five minutes out from work to quickly noodle on it.įirstly it’s a good looking amp. Your question inspired me to dig it out to see what I think of it today. I have a Pathfinder 10 Bass that I bought several years ago and put in the attic shortly afterwards when I upgraded.
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