AmpMaker SL-18 Build Pics

[milkyBK370]

Hi,

I'm reluctant to post here in case I get ripped to shreds for some obvious faux pas build-wise.

I completed this amp, my second build, a few weeks ago and have gigged the shit out of it. At first I couldn't believe how loud it was. I can easily keep up with our heavy handed drummer. I love the dynamic feel and punch from this amp.

Any comments are appreciated as I'm fairly new to this whole amp building lark.

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Gary

[ampgeek]

Ripped to shreds?!?! That is as clean a build as I have ever seen or done! And...all that really matters is that it works for you.

What plan did you follow? Looks like 18 watt'ish but I didn't spend much time mapping it out.

I notice something round between the PI and power tubes that I didn't recognize. What is that?

Well done mate!
Dave O.

[10thTx]

That is as clean a build as I have ever seen or done!

Agreed. Very nicely done!

With respect, 10thtx

[Reeltarded]

Ugly knobs. Your tubes reflect too much light...

Silly! Looks great!

[Colossal]

I notice something round between the PI and power tubes that I didn't recognize. What is that?.

Hi Dave,

It's an insert to plug the extra tube hole.

[Bob S]

Well done - nice looking, clean build.
Bet she sounds good.
What's next on the build list?

[brentm]

Yeah, that's a real nice looking build! I hope my first amp will look as tidy and clean as this! Did you source all the components yourself, or start with a kit?

[M Fowler]

How dare you show off that beautifully built amp around here

Looks great and sounds like your having fun with it, that's what really matters

Mark

[diagrammatiks]

teflon board?

whoooooooooo.

[gary]

teflon board?

Barry of AmpMaker recently introduced the ptfe board. It's supposed to be easier to work with. His website is worth a look; some good photos and testing procedures for beginners.

[diagrammatiks]

Ya, I haven't seen it in the wild yet though.

I'd love to know his secret for keeping them so cheap too compared to the normal boards.

His prices are only 2 pounds more per board versus the phenolic.

teflon sheets are almost twice as expensive as gpo from mcmaster.

[ToneMerc]

teflon board?

Barry of AmpMaker recently introduced the ptfe board. It's supposed to be easier to work with. His website is worth a look; some good photos and testing procedures for beginners.

I'm willing to bet money it's made of Delrin, because that's what it looks like to me. I guess one could use marketing hype and claim to have a teflon board, as Delrin does have a low percentage of PTFE in it.

Here's some reloading blocks that I use at the range which are machined from .750 thick slabs of natural Delrin, it is easy to work with.

TM

[diagrammatiks]

I dunno. He's had pictures of the ptfe boards on his website for a while.

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looks exactly like the raw pieces of teflon I have.

[Reeltarded]

Teflon and Delrin don't look dissimilar.

I mill guitar nuts from Delrin, and it makes my second favorite picks too.

[Tillydog]

I'm willing to bet money it's made of Delrin, because that's what it looks like to me. ...

Nope. Ampmaker supplies teflon / PTFE boards - I have one. Lovely stuff to work with, but a bit bendy.

Keep your money sir

Andy

P.S. - Nice looking build