Members jseldis Posted February 20, 2008 Members Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hello.Has anyone here made their own amp before? I'm intrigued as to what kinda quality you can get from a self-made amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Phishmonkey Posted February 20, 2008 Members Share Posted February 20, 2008 Lots of people, knucklefux, juggernaut, duedentrieb, roccaforte (duh). There's more but thats all I can remember at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blargh Posted February 20, 2008 Members Share Posted February 20, 2008 You can get as good quality as your skills and how much you're willing to spend will allow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommythelurker Posted February 21, 2008 Members Share Posted February 21, 2008 man, after all these years I'm still that forgettable huh? The quality of the amp depends on the skill of the person building it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JamesPeters Posted February 21, 2008 Members Share Posted February 21, 2008 man, after all these years I'm still that forgettable huh? You and I both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommythelurker Posted February 21, 2008 Members Share Posted February 21, 2008 You and I both. Well at least I'm in good company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phishmonkey Posted February 21, 2008 Members Share Posted February 21, 2008 You and I both. Sorry Do these make up for it? :snax::snax::snax: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommythelurker Posted February 21, 2008 Members Share Posted February 21, 2008 Mmm, snacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evacuated Posted February 23, 2008 Members Share Posted February 23, 2008 Here's some pics of a few I did recently if you want to take a look.The 5e3 in tweed has a Cannabis Rex in it now, really nice for this circuit.Like Tommy said, "The quality of the amp depends on the skill of the person building it." They come out better if you have the proper tools. http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/sportster4eva/5e3-in-poplar/ http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/sportster4eva/5e3-in-tweed/ http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/sportster4eva/5f2a-and-extension-cab/ http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/sportster4eva/Generilux/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BusterBuster Posted February 23, 2008 Members Share Posted February 23, 2008 I build one or two a year for people that want a handbuilt amp. The last one I built sounded so good I kept it. I had to build another one for my customer 18 watter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted February 23, 2008 Members Share Posted February 23, 2008 I've built a few now. As the guys have said, the quality is down to the builder (and the circuit he's building). Arguably the very best amps are hand built - the rest is up the you. When you talk of quality, do you mean excellence of construction or tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BusterBuster Posted February 23, 2008 Members Share Posted February 23, 2008 I've built a few now. As the guys have said, the quality is down to the builder (and the circuit he's building). Arguably the very best amps are hand built - the rest is up the you. When you talk of quality, do you mean excellence of construction or tone? Very nice and neat wiring. My wiring is just not that nice but I've not had many returns. I tend to run my wires the shortest route and then it gets a bit sloppy looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted February 23, 2008 Members Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks. I don't always build that neatly, but that was the second amp I ever built, and I wanted to do it well just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evacuated Posted February 23, 2008 Members Share Posted February 23, 2008 Reminds me of a Hiwatt. Nice! :thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 I guess it's always a trade off between having the wiring look neat and having the wiring short as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weathered Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hai. I've done a couple of 18 watters, and intend to do a modded 50W Superbass as soon as I can order the chassis (probably this week). It comes down to the guy building the amp as to how it sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whatsaguitar Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 one of you should build me an amp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members afibmx Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 Ive built a few, my most recent was a 2204 with a 6v6 power section. Like other people said how well they come out really depends on the builder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members msormune Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 I have made a few... I strongly advise going for a kit as a first build. Follow the layouts and after you get it working with no extra noise, you can tweak it. High gain circuits can be really pain in the butt to get working properly without oscillations etc. For me, the hardest part seems to be chassis building, as I'm a complete klutz in woodworking and have really no tools for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 i've built two SLO clones, one of which now belongs to a happy forumite:D i'm working on a tube preamp right now. if it sounds as cool as i hope it will, it will be the basis of most of the amps i build from here on out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommythelurker Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 Oh, build pics? http://home.san.rr.com/gdp/amp.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weathered Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 Oh, build pics? http://home.san.rr.com/gdp/amp.html Tommy, I love the last picture that you have of the 12AX7's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrispsullivan Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 Oh, build pics? http://home.san.rr.com/gdp/amp.html i need to come play that sometime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted February 25, 2008 Members Share Posted February 25, 2008 i never do build pics. maybe i should start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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