benoit wrote:The short answer is yes, it's worth doing, and people have gotten some bangin' ODS tones out of their amps. I forget who it was, but a pro builder on this forum built an ODS style amp that replaced a pretty well known players real Dumble in his live rig.
You may not nail it on your first try, but it's doable as a first build if you've got the determination and have read up on how not to electrocute yourself.
That said, you owe it to yourself to start on the oldest page of dumble forum posts and read your way through everything. It sounds tedious, and it kind of is, but there's so much valuable information there, especially if you compile a library of useful info as you read through. It'll answer pretty much any question you could possibly have.
A lot of people will probably tell you you should not attempt an ODS as your first build and there's definitely some wisdom there, so if it rings true to you, heed their warning. If it has to be an ODS, start reading and don't give up.
Amen..took me 10 yrs to get a sound worth listening to! Patience grasshoper..hopefully yours will be much shorter!
dave g wrote:If I were you, I would probably build an ODS-101 non-HRM first rather than a 124-style amp as it is easier to dial in, and you can easily convert it later if you so choose. YMMV.
I second this.
To the OP, I built the ODS-101-HRM as a first build, and i didn't have your hi-fi experience. I'm pretty happy with the results Had a friend bend the chassis for me, drilled it myself based on the layout I drew up, and a forum member generously provided the faceplates. Parts ordered from mouser, AES, and Tube Depot, McMaster-Carr, ApexJr. Fab'd the boards myself too.
Huge PITA? Most definitely! Worth it? You bet!
"I never practice my guitar. From time to time I just open the case and throw in a piece of raw meat." --Wes Montgomery
Is that the amp that is at my house now? Because it is a great amp, very quiet (no hiss or hum), loud and you can make it do what ever kind of music your into. Nice amp. Loose the Peavey cab.
Is that the amp that is at my house now? Because it is a great amp, very quiet (no hiss or hum), loud and you can make it do what ever kind of music your into. Nice amp. Loose the Peavey cab.
Mark
It is indeed the same amp. Believe me, I want to lose that cab in the worst way. Just have to convince my wife we're financially solvent enough to stay afloat if I buy her (the amp) a dress as pretty as she deserves. I'm thinking either a 1 or 2x12 combo.
"I never practice my guitar. From time to time I just open the case and throw in a piece of raw meat." --Wes Montgomery
