tacky...

[bleachedfan]

Is it bad taste to have someone build a kit for you?

[dukeamps]

Is it bad taste to have someone build a kit for you?

No, why would you think that?

[Gaz]

No, that's cool! I wish more people would ask me to build them kits.

[bleachedfan]

What is the cost for something like that?

[bleachedfan]

And I think that cause its called a DIY kit...not a hsdify kit...lol...but after researching it....I'd really rather not get fried...

[dukeamps]

And I think that cause its called a DIY kit...not a hsdify kit...lol...but after researching it....I'd really rather not get fried...

What type of amp are you after?

[bleachedfan]

Overtone special series50w

[bleachedfan]

Or a really good dumble clone...

[Tone Junkie1]

There are some really good builders here I once saw a list someone put up not to long ago.
One of them might do the job for you I dont know what they charge. but it would be worth every penny.
Bill

[Tone Junkie1]

Oh and ask this question in the dumble section.
Bill

[bleachedfan]

Will do! Thanks

[ToneMerc]

What is the cost for something like that?

Nik only charges $300 to assemble a kit which IMHO is a bargain. I've built 6-7 Dumble styled amps and have another in progress. Including burn in time, it normally takes me between 30-50 hours minimum. However, I never rush and don't do this for profit.

If you commit $75 shipping to cover to and from whovever assembles it, that leaves $225. I think you are going to be hard pressed to find an experienced tech to do it for only that amount.

Just from your question I can draw the conclusion that you have never assembled an amp from scratch. If that is the case, I have never recommended that anyone attempt these (Dumble) builds as an first DIY amp.

In the end it's your coin, time, ability and your piece of mind. Factor in all these things and ask yourself, how much is $300 really worth again?

TM

[Cantplay]

Just hang and watch the For Sale section.

I've seen amps sell at prices close to component cost, often with nice woodwork too.

John

[bleachedfan]

I would never try and build this amp...I'm just getting into building pedals....I didn't realize it was only 300... I am a touring musician and its high time I upgraded my rig.

[Luthierwnc]

You'll probably get a couple bites on the Dumble page.

As long as you are at it, spend some time going through the clips and specs on the different iterations. There are at least 6 plus mods on each platform going back to the late 70's. The expensive parts will all be very similar. The parts where you really dial in a specific tone (or tones) are only pennies more. If you can tell a builder you want a particular sound, the research has mostly been done.

A couple of other notes: 1) you gotta have an active loop. It is just part of the vibe and 2) spend a lot of time thinking out your speaker cab. I've settled on EVM12L Thieles but a lot of people swear by 2X12's with reissue Celestion G12-65's. That would be part of your listening homework too. sh