3 prong conversion - shocking question

I receive a lot of e-mails about 3 prong conversion, death cap and the usual 'my amp zap'd me'. We have some info in the archive section of this site, but here is a link on a nice thread that cover most of the topic - and also address the 'isolation transformer' to be or not to be.

http://www.jcfonline.com/threads/97770-A-Shocking-Old-Tube-Amp-Question

And here's another cool link that summarize the topic quite nicely (at least for us players) and there's a walk thru for the DIY conversion.

http://www.netads.com/~meo/Guitar/Amps/Kalamazoo/Mods/safe.html

Another brand from Pepco ?

I've been receiving new pictures. Notice the AGS brand...an addition to the growing list of Pepco 'stencil' amp trademarks ?????? Well, not really....

Cosmetically, it shows a lot of similarities with Pepco, but a closer look at the CSA number shows that it belongs to the Kiel family (Kitchener electronics limited).

Thanks to Martin Dumont for the picture !

Garnet stencil amps and Pepco

When you collect info about Pepco and other canadian tube amp builders from the 60's and 70's, you start to understand the "stencil amp" concept.

"The concept of a 'stencil-line' is relatively simple: the amplifier maker produces amplifiers
for 'wholesale' to virtually anyone who asks, and puts the buyers name on the panel.
Usually, it is the same amplifier produced over and over again - only the front panel name is changed."

Another prolific maker was Garnet. Besides their well renown line of amplifiers (thanks to BTO), they did a lot of stenciling. Here is a nice site with a lot of info on the different brands that came out of this activity.

http://www.garnetamps.com/stencil.htm

Note that some of these brands were also produced by Pepco (raven - supreme - stagg - etc...). Is there a cooperation that used to take place between the two manufacturers.......was the layouts and/or schematics common.... Who  knows !

A Hot Rod mod for an old 725

I stumble on this while browsing: Alerich Amplifiers. The guy modified an old Riviera 725 into a hot rod machine. Nice description/photos and some schematics (before and after the mod). Really helpfull !

http://www.alerich.com/hifi/hotrod20/

September 2010

We're now back on track !

Ater a year out of cyberspace, I've moved all the content of  www.pepcotubeamp.co.cc  to this new blog. A lot more convenient for updates and maintenance. I hope your going to join me and share whatever you find about the Pepco legacy !

The Gallery has now a lot more pics and some schematics from actual Pepco models and also from close neighbors.

Automn 2009

Somebody hijacked the site and it has been down since. Need to find some time to search my archive to bring it back to life.

The first step in my web adventure in ''Pepco land'' is still available online, but with a lot less content.

Keep posting !

Summer, 2009

Great news !

We finally got a schematic from one of our reader, Bernie Brunet !


A 801 chassis model from the Lark branding. Should be identical to most Pepco small combo using the same tube line up. Check the Gallery.

A huge thanks to Bernie.

Enjoy !

Feb 11, 2009

We have some fresh news from a close source of the founder of Pepco, Mr Saul Pinchuck.
I've contacted one of his son who is still in the music industry. 
The history section of the site has been updated.

Keep on diggin' !

Jan 11, 2009

We've now gotten to cruise speed !

The mails are regularly coming in and more and more photos are on the way.


The gallery is now a nice collection.
Pepco products seems to have spread all over the country in Canada and even across the border in the US.

Still would like to find or draw some schematic of the most popular models (201-207-209).

Keep posting !

Nov 11, 2008

Official launch of this site. It's been a while since I talked about it.

Now it's done !
                   
I'd love to receive some mails and photos from you Pepco users or/and owners. It's a legacy from an historic and technological point of view. The tube amp industry was really active, here in Canada in the 60's and 70's.  I wish this could serve as a 'collective memory sharing therapy project' !

Hope to read you soon.