New build - final decisions

[Aurora]

Hi guys....I'm about to make the final decisions on a new build.... It will be a 100W ODS, - and I have most of the parts..
Transformer will be ClassicTone, but I have not decided on a few details that will affect the chassis drawing...

Effects loop - In my head a loop should be buffered - or not??? Some years ago, a SS loop buffer, the Kleinulator seemed to be the rage...
Any experience with this?

Reverb - how useful is really the built in reverb - in these days of mega pedal boards? I've also noted there are som new SS reverb units, the Belton bricks.. Any opinions? Maybe some level problems in a tube amp??

[pompeiisneaks]

If you're building an ODS, why not use a dumbleator inside the build? It's dumbles effects loop and it's tube buffered.

The reverb one is definitely a tough decision. There are TONS of great reverb pedals out there. I've personally had more problems adding reverb to things and/or troubleshooting reverb tanks, position, etc than it's worth the effort for me, but, that's just my experience. If you really love true tube spring reverb, it's probably worth it for you.

~Phil

[fred.violleau]

Aurora, I have built a ODS HRM with a built in D-lator, and I love it! It allows to put the reverb with a pedal in the loop and adjust to taste.

One mistake I made on that first build was not to be able to bypass the fx loop if I wanted to. I will definitely correct this later.

Currently building a hybrid bluesmaster and Tweedle Dee with a built in D-lator.

Fred.

Fred.

[Aurora]

OK - decision made... built-in D-lator it is! Only one question left....

[pompeiisneaks]

on the reverb?

I gave my input, there's no 'right' answer, it's up to your needs/desires.

~phil