My first build Blasts off like a Rocket

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Macshaft
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My first build Blasts off like a Rocket

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Well it does not look like a rocket on the inside , but i am extremely happy with the sound of this amp . Tiny bit of hum from my funky layout (chassis is only 16" x 2" x 8") and was originally going to be an single channel AC30 clone , hence the Hammond iron . Very loud clean amp . sounds great with my GT3 . I like the touch sensitivity . As far as the hum , Ive heard way worse from new amps . Cranked up , you notice the hiss more than any hum .
I`ve added a second input with a series 33k for pedal or humbucker inputs and added a second switchable cathode resistor @ 120R so I can pull 2 tubes ( Really don`t notice much difference in volume with only 2 tubes
Still gotta put a finish coat on my head cab . I went with pine cause we got lots of it in this north country . Face is maple with cherry trim
Macshaft:)
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