jimilee
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All of it, I need all the volumes.To me it always depends on how much volume you need, experience, etc.
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All of it, I need all the volumes.To me it always depends on how much volume you need, experience, etc.
What is the GT120? Is than an Orange amp?Not everyone's cup of tea, but I've been eyeing the GT120 pcb at Hillbish design. Not a kit, but chassis and faceplate are available on the site and the pcb includes wiring diagram and bom, so not far off from a bigger ppcb project with deadly voltage.
I will link these videos that I watched recently here, for everyone, just for some basic safety.I’m ready for an amp build.
I started building pedals about 8 months ago. I have 35 builds under my belt.
As I’ve been working on the guitar tracks for my band’s EP, I realized 3 out of 4 songs don’t use any pedals. So I’m recording my parts from a guitar plugged straight into a tube amp.
I mean, what am I doing with my life? Clearly I need more amps!
I have dreams of something like a deluxe reverb, but I know I’m not there yet.
So I’m thinking either 5F1, 5F2, or 5E3 to get my feet wet.
Thought the 5F2 by Weber would be a cool kit. They have a 1x12 option and TV front, which is appealing.
I know there are some experienced amp builders around here. So if anyone has 2 cents on parts, kits, I’m all ears!
Matamp. I priced that hilbish build for a friend and you could almost buy a matamp for what it would costWhat is the GT120? Is than an Orange amp?
Go big, build a Brownout 1000:I’m ready for an amp build.
I started building pedals about 8 months ago. I have 35 builds under my belt.
As I’ve been working on the guitar tracks for my band’s EP, I realized 3 out of 4 songs don’t use any pedals. So I’m recording my parts from a guitar plugged straight into a tube amp.
I mean, what am I doing with my life? Clearly I need more amps!
I have dreams of something like a deluxe reverb, but I know I’m not there yet.
So I’m thinking either 5F1, 5F2, or 5E3 to get my feet wet.
Thought the 5F2 by Weber would be a cool kit. They have a 1x12 option and TV front, which is appealing.
I know there are some experienced amp builders around here. So if anyone has 2 cents on parts, kits, I’m all ears!
Ah right. That's another thing for the OP that other threads here have pointed out, that unlike pedals, building your own amp won't be saving any money.Matamp. I priced that hilbish build for a friend and you could almost buy a matamp for what it would cost
Most of the time, I'd rather build something than buy one. But a matamp is cool enough, I'd kinda rather just have a real oneAh right. That's another thing for the OP that other threads here have pointed out, that unlike pedals, building your own amp won't be saving any money.
Also, when I started looking into this I compared the cost of a kit to sourcing everything by myself. The price was similar.
Ya Matamp is another bucket list amp for me. I have always been in love with the look of their amps with the 3D logo. Definitely an amp I would want to buy rather than build. They are reasonably priced as well.Most of the time, I'd rather build something than buy one. But a matamp is cool enough, I'd kinda rather just have a real one
I haven't looked at them in several years but I heavily considered one when I bought my rockerverbYa Matamp is another bucket list amp for me. I have always been in love with the look of their amps with the 3D logo. Definitely an amp I would want to buy rather than build. They are reasonably priced as well.
After looking at the orange schematics, they really are quite simple. Only weirdness is the FAC tone control and the cathodyne (I think?) PI — more like a tweed fender PI. I think you can build it!Ya Matamp is another bucket list amp for me. I have always been in love with the look of their amps with the 3D logo. Definitely an amp I would want to buy rather than build. They are reasonably priced as well.
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Knowing that the Classic British 18W is a more difficult circuit, realistically, how much more difficult would it be for a first timer? Especially considering they have step by step instructions?
You should start simple. Tremolo and Reverb can be tricky to get running. The 5F2 is a simple build and has great sound. I started with 5e3, which has more connections and takes longer. This was around 2003-ish. Mojotone is a USA seller, generally has better quality components than Weber, and has instructions. Not sure if Weber has started including instructions, but 20 years ago the site readThank you all tor sharing your collective knowledge. Man I love this forum. It is my social media!
I watched both the safety videos btw. I picked up the hand-in-pocket and chopstick tricks from the tech at the studio I used to work at, but hadn’t had a need to discharge filter caps yet, so that was my TIL.
@andrewsrea touched on a configuration that crossed my mind- the 5F2 with the 1x12. I really like that idea, and think that’s the build I’ll do first.
I like the idea of learning on something minimal, and also having an amp that’s minimal. I can dime it in my house situation no problem.
I think I’d like to get a mojotone kit, but would prefer a 12” speaker. That’s why I considered the Weber. The mojotone 5F2 chassis is 3/4” narrower than the 5E3. So not sure if it will fit. But if it’s worth it to go mojotone, I’d rather get the 5E3 if that’s what fits in the 1x12 cab.Mojotone is a USA seller, generally has better quality components that Weber, and has instructions. Not sure if Weber has started including instructions, but 20 years ago the site read
"These are not erector sets kiddies, there are no instructions and it is assumed you know how to work with high voltage".
Or something to that effect. In addition their cabinets are made with very thin wood, whereas Mojotone is known for some of the best cabinets in the industry.
Well the tweed deluxe is a great sounding amp. Neil Young, ZZ Top.... the list goes on. It's a bit more work, but not a whole lot more. The cabs from Mojo come fully assembled, the cabs from Weber are not, and they don't have *any* instructions. zip, nada, null set, and they are not void free baltic birch.I think I’d like to get a mojotone kit, but would prefer a 12” speaker. That’s why I considered the Weber. The mojotone 5F2 chassis is 3/4” narrower than the 5E3. So not sure if it will fit. But if it’s worth it to go mojotone, I’d rather get the 5E3 if that’s what fits in the 1x12 cab.