If you decide to take the plunge and build your own guitar tube amps have, let me quickly my projects / error to help get you going in the right direction. But first make sure you really want to create your own:
It should be pretty handy around the mail already, and aware of the dangers inherent in electronic tube and high voltage safety precautions when working on tube amps They should not be an expectation that you will save ... lessYour time is nothing interesting at all probably better to buy an amp over, even by the supplier kit, but safe to use on open market
In all, but there are a lot of satisfaction in the completion and has played an amplifier built in-house and with a license to further modify / change / voice of your creation to perfection ... So let's get started:
Stumbling Through my first projects
My first project started as an AM radio, which occurredme that this frame and most components are very suitable for an amplifier octal tube Fender Champ-like single-ended and I wanted to know was the difference in tone between the concrete pipes and tube modeling amp in my Roland Cube .. . After studying some good tube amp books (see Resources), I decided on a plan:
I struggled with the old transformers (isolation held to dust, if you bend the wires), use the tube sockets, potentiometers, and poor, according to the spatial arrangement (in collaboration withThe old radio chassis is not an optimal position of key components for a guitar amp tube) Suggests that the real point to point wiring is not the best choice to experience found I could not find a non-historical-stock pentode tube microphonics The sound sucked ... In hindsight, I think it was because of disappointing, no-name, small output transformer, but I probably will not check again Bottom line, I learned a lot, but not answered my basic questionsPipe-clay, because I do not end amplifier with an iconic landmark at the end of the project
I spent several frustrating evenings redesign and revision of my first attempt and then for my second major project, I broke and I bought a kit that promised a clone of a vintage Champ amp. The main findings are:
Saving a few cents here and there on components is not satisfactory, if you end up spending a lot of time creating the project and aspects of the final resultcheap (plastic as a substitute for a light "real" pilot metal jewelry) similar or even worse ... Sacrifice of sound (such as low-cost electrolytic) I am a little skeptical of no-name Chinese and transformers that may have not even been tested hello pot let alone certified by an agency in connection with security, and who knows, what slats, etc. used in audio transformer? Small frame and body are not the best choice for adding additional features, storage and much of the circuitfrustrating to work with 8 "cone and a small suction closet ... This amp sounds good if you are in a suitable container and the combination of the speaker jacks
Guitar DIY your first tube amp project
With the above experience in mind, it's time to summarize some thoughts for the first project:
Simple project, but under-featured ... something that will be satisfactory and playable Physically large for easy access, easy mounting and dressing Well documented, well supported ... not necessarily with the operating instructions and step-by-step building instructions, but from a community forum with active and extensive Web documentation, etc. A complete set of parts, components without complex contracts Components of good quality with the ability to update it, if you want ... but the rules of moderation ... You might want to minimize a good price on the components to your imagination disadvantage if the project is not good, or lose interest. For the construction of standard-sized chassis for easy supply of cabinets or furniture, available from the supplier or, determination desire and ability (and finish) their own furniture
With the above into account my third time was the charm!
I recommend you find a reliable supplier of tube amplifier kits, and choose a model that is sound and the taste of a satisfactory number of features suitable for your first tube amp for guitar DIY!
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