Just ordered one of these
https://www.ampmaker.com/shop/n5x-british-overdrive-amplifier/I read through the build manual, then read through it again, and then a third time. It all looks perfectly do-able. I think.
I'm going to make on of those little light-bulb current testers too though, just as a little bit of extra protection.
I'd looked at these kits a few years ago, but at the time I think he'd taken a break from the business so I couldn't order one. Then I forgot about amp-building and/or got busy and/or [insert excuse of choice here].
Until now. Just shifted a load of old stuff on eBay and certainly don't need any more guitars, but do fancy a new home-use-only amp. And I've got a spare Marshall cab here looking for a purpose.
Wish me luck!
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2 projects for the price of 1. Bargain.
Ian
Lowering my expectations has succeeded beyond my wildest dreams.
It’ll have to get shoved in a cupboard for a while as I’ve only just finished an amp 2 days ago, with a few cabs still to build for other projects. Got amps coming out of my ears at the moment but sounds like this is the last chance for a P1800
That's my first task @elstoof and I like your practical build
A cradle to hold the chassis is quite useful too, along with the bulb limiter
And if you're not aware of it, RobRobinette's site is a superb resource :
https://robrobinette.com/How_To_Build_a_Tube_Amp.htm
Firing it up for the first time is very rewarding, though discovering positive feedback from a 50W Marshall circuit through a 4x12 in an enclosed space? Not so much
I'm quite interested in something like this. It would be good to hear how it works as a home amp also as that's how I'd be using it.
When it works first time
When I built my first amp back in 2004 and got it up and running it was the realisation that I could now go build just about any amp I wanted to that was really exciting, only problem was the lack of finances to do so ha ha
Good luck with the build TTony.
@Devil#20 There are still a good number of new production valve options available, it is just the price of them that can be scary.
Viennetta gives a more layered sound, but Kelly's is a lot creamier.
Should be done by lunchtime.
Making a cab for the head should be fun, it won't involve tolex though.