Thinking about building my first amp
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Re: Thinking about building my first amp
First amp build, Dumble HRM, don't get much more challenging than that, yes I had a advantage that I was used to a few disciplines of electrical work, read up, ask questions, be safe when working,
Re: Thinking about building my first amp
If you go with Ceriatone there are no instructions or tech support. Just a layout.Suit wrote:Thinking about building my first amp. I'm pretty good at soldering. And my father is a master electrician. But what is the best way to build one?
I'm thinking of a Liverpool from Ceritone. How easy is it to follow the instructions, etc.
Any place I should look for maybe a more identical clone?
Why do you want to build a Liverpool? Will this be for home use or do you play in clubs?
Re: Thinking about building my first amp
I'll add to the opinion that you should build an amp you would like. There are more simple circuits than a liverpool but there are also more complicated ones. In the end, you want something you will use. If you ask questions (there is no such thing as a stupid question) I think you will be ok.
Most kits are just parts and a layout (and maybe a schematic). All you need to build one is the ability to connect the parts to match the layout. It helps alot if you can also follow a schematic. But I've seen many folks just follow the layout and have success. So carefully examine the layout of any kit before you buy it and decide if you can do it or not.
The reading material already mentioned is all good. But can be overwhelming in the amount and depth of coverage. For your first time I would start with safety. This is a good link. Also talk with your father about working around voltages in the 500 to 750 volt range. They can *kill* you.
http://www.aikenamps.com/index.php/safe ... amplifiers
in my opinion if you are confident in your ability to religiously follow safe practices when working around high voltages, can assemble the parts by following the layout and ask questions when you have them then you should be able to build a working amplifier.
When you get to the point where you are ready to start your amp for the very first time, this is an excellent time to NOT plug it in but ask a question on how to do this safely!
Mike
Most kits are just parts and a layout (and maybe a schematic). All you need to build one is the ability to connect the parts to match the layout. It helps alot if you can also follow a schematic. But I've seen many folks just follow the layout and have success. So carefully examine the layout of any kit before you buy it and decide if you can do it or not.
The reading material already mentioned is all good. But can be overwhelming in the amount and depth of coverage. For your first time I would start with safety. This is a good link. Also talk with your father about working around voltages in the 500 to 750 volt range. They can *kill* you.
http://www.aikenamps.com/index.php/safe ... amplifiers
in my opinion if you are confident in your ability to religiously follow safe practices when working around high voltages, can assemble the parts by following the layout and ask questions when you have them then you should be able to build a working amplifier.
When you get to the point where you are ready to start your amp for the very first time, this is an excellent time to NOT plug it in but ask a question on how to do this safely!
Mike