What amp should I build?

[matmonster58]

It's about time I get around to building my first amp. I don't really play guitar so I could use some suggestions.

What I want from this amp:

-A platform to test pedals with. I don't it to be a super clean pedal platform amp though. I want to be able to feel the interaction between pedal and amp.

-A recording amp/ amp for people to use when they come over to jam.

-Something that inspires me to practice guitar more.

I typically shoot for nice clean or lightly driven tones when I do play guitar. I don't need much volume and I'm trying to keep cost relatively low so something single ended is probably best.

Right now i've narrowed down to a modded out blackface champ w/ reverb and a 10in speaker.

Would this be a good amp for what im after of should I check out some different styles?

I'm not looking for any kits but cab and chassis recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I'll probably end up repurposing some cheap solid state beater if I cant find any affordable cabs

 

[mason]

One of my favorite amps I ever built was a AA764 vibro-champ. Great sounding cleans but low powered enough to get some break up at relatively low volumes. It's a perfect pedal platform but I also really enjoyed playing it straight up. So yeah, I think building one of those would be a great idea, but swap the tremolo for a one tube reverb and add a mid control that slowly lifts the tonestack as you turn it all the way up, giving you more gain if you want it.

 

[jimilee]

5F6A is the way to go.