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FDP Forum / Amp Mods, Repairs, and Projects / I want to build an amp.
Rigby1027
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USA, Lubbock
Anybody got a band-aid?Feb 28th, 2012 03:12 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Just a simple one that rocks. Where is a good jumping off point to start doing some homework on this sort of thing?
rfrakes331K
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USA
RonHalen Jokingly He SaysFeb 28th, 2012 03:21 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Possibly a Champ build. Should be a good simple build to start with. How's your soldering?
damuniz
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South Jersey/USA
She turned me into a newt!....Feb 28th, 2012 03:21 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Fun kit, great instructions. Even a beginner with moderate soldering skills can do it (like me).
And it sounds great!
Hammond101
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So. Cal. USAFeb 28th, 2012 04:35 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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While doing your homework, check the offerings from Weber, MojoTone and Marsh amps. There are others as well.
Kit building is a lot of fun and very rewarding. It can become addictive.
Rigby1027
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USA, Lubbock
Anybody got a band-aid?Feb 28th, 2012 05:57 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I am a decent solderer.
CA_Dan
Los AngelesFeb 28th, 2012 07:08 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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A 5E3 tweed deluxe isn't too much more work than a champ. Check out Weber's site.
MLC
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It's not just good..
...it's good enough.Feb 28th, 2012 07:32 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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My first (and so far, only) amp build was a Mission 5E3.
Bruce Collins provides great support in addition to putting together a super high-quality kit.
And when I was done I had what's become one of my all-time favorite amps.
rfrakes331K
Contributing Member
USA
RonHalen Jokingly He SaysMar 6th, 2012 11:18 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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On that 5E3 kit, I notice there is no 6SC7 preamp tube. All preamps are 12AX7 tubes or similar. I thought the orginal Tweed Deluxe had the 6SC7 tube in it. How much does this change the tone? My amp is dirty to the bone.
MLC
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It's not just good..
...it's good enough.Mar 6th, 2012 02:50 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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The "Narrow Panel" Deluxe used the 5E3 circuit, which had one 12AY7 and one 12AX7 in the preamp. That's what the Mission kit is based on.
The older "Wide Panel" Deluxe was the 5C3 circuit and that did use the 6SC7 tubes.
The 5E3 will definitely have more headroom than the 5C3.
rfrakes331K
Contributing Member
USA
RonHalen Jokingly He SaysMar 6th, 2012 05:29 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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MLC, Thanks for clearing that up. Nice kit.
telerocker2002
usaApr 2nd, 2012 12:08 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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My 1953 Deluxe "Wide Panel" has the 5b3 circuit with those 6SC7 tubes.
MonkeeMind
Atlanta
Nothing Exceeds Like Excess!Apr 11th, 2012 01:58 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Then there's the 5D3 "Wide Panel" like mine with 12AX7's.
Peegoo
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That chicken
is WRONG, baby.Apr 11th, 2012 02:09 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Here's a homebrew 5F1 Champ. Not too expensive to do; very few components. I did buy the chassis box ($30 fleaBay) and a few other parts.
It ROXX. Plenty loud all by itself for small jams and gigs--and I can always mic it into the PA if I need more.
If I can do this kinda stuff--anyone can.
Peegoo
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That chicken
is WRONG, baby.Apr 11th, 2012 02:24 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Chassis shot
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