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i have a 2203 lol but think it would be a good idea still for reference?

how is the ceriatone stuff for build quality? i was looking into the marshallesque clones..

i know it wont be my last i thought it kinda went against what i was told (start smaller) tho..

with the dlite amps why couldnt i just start with a ODS lol? the 18watt seems simple but with the last 2 suggested i dont see how that would help starting?

honestly im not looking to spender over 2500$ for a learning build.. the 5E3 is properly priced to help me. Any other around the same price point at the 5E3?

im not sure what the speaker is rated for ohm wise (not near it at the moment) i was saying just using the blues deluxe as a straight cabinet and building the 5E3 as just a head for the time being (help cut some cost and but still have the effectiveness with learning and still able to use it)

this may seem like a dumb question but... would i be able to use this with my blues deluxe (use the blues deluxe as a cab.. do impedance levels match up?)

sooo.. i decided to go with the mission 5E3 to help learn.. kills me to drop $400 on something i know I'm not gonna use buttttttt figure its worth it seeing i have no amp building background.. going to be awhile before i can purchase the kit just because of bills i got coming up but thanks guys for ...

found that thread and read threw it already but thanks for the link!

Any other advice other than changing my build? or readings? Again if anyone can help me with what a few good brands are for tools that would be great too.. I'm going to need that for any build I will attempt.

haha I love the guidance already.. just joined the forum and already feel home. I've been non stop reading for a few days now on this site..like I said I want to work with the ODS #124 to start... Im unfamiliar with how to read schematics so i figured that should be a good start? What's a good way t...

Any specific equipment you would suggest? Any stuff to stay away from? I'm starting from scratch

I'm willing to put the time and effort in I'm in no rush to build this thing I just want to learn but in the end feel like i got something out of it thats why i choose this amp. Money too I don't mind forking over. I know this is difficult but again I'm willing to take the challenge just need a litt...

I appreciate a speedy reply.. I figured it would be a difficult first amp but I am up for the challenge. I know I don't really have much background in building at all but I like to set the bar high. Any help is wonderful though!

btw.. any recommendations for books to read that will help with understand components of the amp?