Resources for Modular Design

[R.G.]

Actually Phil, I second your recommendation. The OP would profit educationally by getting something and getting started. I let myself wander off into the philosophy of things and stuff there. I think that what i reasonable is for the OP to get some hands-on experience while gathering up the encyclopedia of info needed to get a modular system going. It's a long journey. I'm still trudging down the path.

[gerp124]

... glad to see this thread get serious traction. If I haven't said it directly, I'm in that camp that says you should build something simple like a Fender Champ. If you think you prefer a push pull amp, look at a Fender Princeton.
...first time around, it is worthwhile to buy a kit.
...Amp building is as much about the journey as getting to the destination.

Yeah, this thread has turned out to be a goldmine- I couldn't agree more with your comments. I feel great about the clarity, and a good, achievable path forward.

I had previously been settled on the 5F1 or 5E1, I think the only difference is a subtlety in the tone section? Maybe a capacitor value or something? Anyway, I like that the the Champ is fairly simple, and so well documented, understood, and revered.

[gerp124]

...I let myself wander off into the philosophy of things and stuff there.

On the contrary- it was extremely enlightening, and particularly, it was 'orienting'- like being lost in the woods and then a map falls out of the sky- it's still an epic journey, but now I have my bearings.

[Phil_S]

5F1 is a popular circuit. 5E1 not so much. You'll find a kit for a 5F1.

[gerp124]

5F1 is a popular circuit. 5E1 not so much. You'll find a kit for a 5F1.

Even better- now there are no more decisions to be made. Thanks again so much- I'm sure I'll be posting again when it doesn't work and I've got my test probes stuck in the thing