Members SteveiJobzz Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hey all. I've been wanting to build a tube amp for awhile now. I finally scratched together enough cash to buy a Weber kit (since they're cheap). Well after waiting 4 weeks it finally came yesterday. It's a Plexi 50watt kit (6m45p) I opted to order some Sozo Mustard Caps separately, and the power tubes are also coming separately. So some of the cheap caps won't be getting used. Here's the transformers. Definitely good quality. Super heavy. Here's a shot of the filter section. I'd rather do capcans, but I guess this is ok. I had to drill holes to mount it on top by the transformers since A) I wanted more room inside the chassis because I'm a noob and B) it didn't fit anyways. I'm assuming they switched manufacturers and the caps got bigger so the whole board doesn't fit in there. Here's a shot of the chassis with most of the hardware installed. And one last shot of the preamp tubes. I have like 20 NOS and slightly used Telefunken tubes laying around Made in West Germany. Any comments and help is appreciated This is my first amp guild and I'm sure I'll make plenty of mistakes. So chime in if you see something I'm doing wrong. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mbarn3065 Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 This is my first amp build and I'm sure I'll make plenty of mistakes. So chime in if you see something I'm doing wrong. Cheers. That's a pretty ambitious project for a first build! Take your time and try to solder as clean as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveiJobzz Posted June 19, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks. I wanted to build an amp I would actually use. Ill probably add a PPIMV and a switch to change the slope resistor too. But first I have to finish the stock amp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members O'Rourke Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 Not an expert but that looks really dangerous having the filter cap terminals exposed outside the chassis like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveiJobzz Posted June 19, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 Not an expert but that looks really dangerous having the filter cap terminals exposed outside the chassis like that. I was going to cover them with something anyways. Moreso for aesthetics, but also for protection. Like I said I prefer cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 yeah, those filter caps are a death trap. if you absolutely MUST put that board outside the amp like that, you should at least mount it flat to the chassis (with spacers ) and put a pan over it ala early fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveiJobzz Posted June 19, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 yeah, those filter caps are a death trap. if you absolutely MUST put that board outside the amp like that, you should at least mount it flat to the chassis (with spacers ) and put a pan over it ala early fenders. Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members O'Rourke Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 https://taweber.powweb.com/store/6m45p_layout.jpg Have you tried it inside mounted next to the power transformer as shown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveiJobzz Posted June 19, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 Yea. One side is too close to the inside wall of the chassis and the other side there isn't enough clearance because of how the fuse holder and the presence pot are laid out. I'm not too concerned about it because it will be covered, and I kind of expected to have to drill some extra holes anyways. Just a minor annoyance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members charveldan Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 Never seen a Marshall like that.:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FourT6and2 Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 I would have gone with Ceriatone. Good luck! Lead dress is important. Make sure it's neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members briango Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 I like a lot of Weber stuff but their kits are not one of them. I'm sure if you do as others mentioned it will sound good. Good luck on the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveiJobzz Posted June 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 To anyone in the know: Could I just replace the whole filter system with 2 50/50 capcans like the Metro layout calls for? Or would that be too much filtering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drewl Posted June 20, 2011 Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 I've built several Weber kits and never had a problem fitting the filtar caps in. And yes, it would probably better to use the 50x50 dual cans. This one has footswitchable gain stage and master volume: An 18w TMB: This was a 1987 kit turned into a Matchless Chieftain: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveiJobzz Posted June 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 After checking the kitbuilding forum at Weber, I think I'm just gong to say screw it and use cans. It just seems infinitely easier, and it'll look better. Now I just have to tap some holes in the chassis. Also, got the heater wiring done today. Man that was a pain in the ass. Thanks for all the advice so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NixerX Posted June 20, 2011 Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 use the inside dual cans. IMO, It is incredibly irresponsible for weber to put the filter caps topside uncovered like that. one touch when swapping tubes or slip and ZAP! FWIW....sell 1/2 of those Telefunkens and but a Metro kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveiJobzz Posted June 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 FWIW....sell 1/2 of those Telefunkens and but a Metro kit! I also found a bunch of old RCAs. Total score. And P.S. Metro doesn't make kits anymore, otherwise they would have been my first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted June 20, 2011 Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 I also found a bunch of old RCAs. Total score. And P.S. Metro doesn't make kits anymore, otherwise they would have been my first choice. trinity and soultone do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastRedPonyCar Posted June 20, 2011 Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 After checking the kitbuilding forum at Weber, I think I'm just gong to say screw it and use cans. It just seems infinitely easier, and it'll look better. Now I just have to tap some holes in the chassis. don't forget to de-burr the holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted June 20, 2011 Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 With those caps being on top of the amp - it looks FABulous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dicky sofa Posted June 20, 2011 Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 caps scare the holy {censored} out of me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveiJobzz Posted June 20, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 don't forget to de-burr the holes I came around after this fiasco I think. But I do chuckle every time it gets referenced. Rest assured I will deburr goddamn everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted June 20, 2011 Members Share Posted June 20, 2011 With those caps being on top of the amp - it looks FABulous *seeswhatyoudidthere* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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