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Okay, since you have all been so patient with me (which is very much appreciated.) I have a some other questions: 1. some say I can build an amp on the cheap -$100-200 +/- What makes an Amp like a Dumble clone so expensive? Is it Components? I'm sure there are more, but $1000 more? -I'm perplexed. (...

Thanks Marcin- Email sent.

Do a search for more info here and on 18 watt I don't know him, never dealt with him but I have read the horror stories. . The 18w amp I was referring to was this one http://marvelamps.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AdJg3nZ81I I am having a hard time figuring out how much it costs. There is a...

that 18w Marvel sounds pretty darn nice.Has that nice marshall ac/dc grind to it. Sounds nice clean too.

The Dumble Ceraitone sound awesome, But I have yet to see anyone really rock one.

mcrracer- From what I can tell (and I still dont know shit) one could go a couple of ways. 1. Buy a AX84 kit. http://shop.dobermanamps.com/product-p/kit-sel.htm I believe this would the cheapest and most spoonfed starter amp? In the end you would have an amp that -"Features 5 Watts- Like watching a ...

So after doing some research. I feel that building an AX84 is the one to build? Sound reasonable?

How much should I anticapte on spending?

BTW- Thanks for your help guys

Guys, thanks for grounding me (electrical pun intended.) Seriously, this is all excellent advise. I will evaluate and see if this is something I want to do. I know it would be cool to do for sure, The feasibility question is something I need to look at though. It's probably that do-it-yourself part ...

Hi All- I am hoping someone can provide me some answers. I am a complete newbie so please consider me dumb as a post, and please be patient. I’m mean to offend no one, or piss on anyone's gate. 1. I think would be really cool to build my own amp. I won’t bore you with the reasons why. 2. IF this is ...