newbie

[markr14850]

honestly im not looking to spender over 2500$ for a learning build

The Brown Note Blue Monkey 88 kit is $1525. http://store.bnamp.com/d88bmosudeki.html

[angelodp]

And that is a damn nice amp.

[thestone08]

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?

[angelodp]

They are well documented kits with all and everything you need to do the build and get a great amp. The deal is to get going on something that you can learn from. It won't be the last amp you build LOL!!

[Sonny ReVerb]

...It won't be the last amp you build LOL!!

As a famous Cajun used to say:

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[thestone08]

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

[ChrisM]

There will be so many things you’ll be dissatisfied with after your first build. Once you hit your stride (3rd or 4th build or so) you’ll standardize your build technique and the build quality will be much better.

Imo its not worth it to drop 1.5K on something that may or may not turn out "ok".

[thestone08]

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

[M Fowler]

Buy a kit from Triode Stores $359 for JCM800 2204 50w and $459? for JCM800 2203 100w. You provide your own chassis and build.

I did the 2204 and it sounds good.

[thestone08]

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

[M Fowler]

I have a good idea and its is a favorite amp of mine the Ken Watt's version of the Matchless Spitfire on turretboards.com kit section he has the layout on the site.

The amp has cleans and when cranked has a great power tube section distortion and I have gigged with that 18w amp with no problems being heard in a four piece group running through a Epiphone 112 cabinet.

Nice amp to build and I think the kit is $450. It uses Heyboer 18w Marshall type standup tannies and GZ34 rectifier all good plus in my book.

[angelodp]

So many great amps..... get started ..... coffee and solder fumes - can't beat it.