Scratchbuilt

“It is a tight fit. It’s a two channel, 100W 4xEL34 head; a Carvin Legacy 1 (Steve Vai signature amp) copy with a few subtle alterations. TAD power transformer, Mercury Magnetics output transformer, Mojotone PCB switcher kit and an FX loop. “I built the amp from a schematic so had no idea whether it would […]

“Just for interest attached is my latest build using your parts – tag board, transformers and various other parts. It’s a scratch build that I was recommended to try called a Phat Ass 16 Or 26 dependent on the exact configuration. Using two EEC83 and a pair of EL84s. “Pre-amp runs both sides of V1

“I’ve attached some photos of an outboard valve pedal I am prototyping, based on the Vox Top Boost pre-amp circuit. I’ve used 100% Amp Maker parts (except for the case). It sounds very good through a cheap transistor amp, so that was a result, but the case is a bit too compact to be safe,

“I have made a hybrid amp between PP-18 and P1800 into a very small old Dehay radio. Preamp section is PP18 and the power amp section is the P1800 with the four modes and VVR. “The turret board has turrets and components on both top and bottom – mandatory to fit into this small enclosure.

“I just thought I’d let you know I recently finished an amp based on the tweed Fender Champ (specifically the 5e1 and 5f1 schematics). Without your build documents for your WF-55 I wouldn’t have been able to get this amp built. That was my starting point, but I ended up developing from there slightly. “The

David from Brazil scratchbuilt a Champ using the WF-55 manual as his build guide. “Hi Barry. This is the guy from Brasil. My WF is ready, finally. The cab was made by Family Jorge Luthier, they are very well known here in Brazil; they also made the chassis. They are two sisters one is Veronita

“I ordered a few transformers my college project which was a Hi-Fi valve amplifer. Now the amp is 98% finished, I can send you a couple of photos. Thank you for the great parts and service. “There is a toroid inside with ventilation above. It uses an ECC83 to split the signal for two outputs.

“Going to attach some shots of my AD30 clone. I’m building an enclosure for it while building the amp. It’s getting a coat of Mesa-style tolex at the minute.”

“I have included my amp pics that you can include in gallery if you wish. It’s based on a DR Z Route 66 combined with a Dr Z Maz channel with two KT66 output valves. :) Cab was by Chris. Thanks again for a great service.”

“I finally got there! :) I think the results are really nice! Thanks for all your amazing help, I’ll definitely be ordering transformers and such from you again! – people want me to make them one now! “It’s ‘brown western Tolex’ and feels just the same as leather but should be a little more durable.

“I’ve tweaked a two channel amp for my friend. See the prototype picture attached and the final enclosure: his own grandfather radio! “Clean Channel PP-18 (great sounding) and dirty channel based preamp N5X and PP-18 power section.”

“Many thanks for the swift dispatch, order safely received today. I’d accidentally turned my Hot Rod Deluxe into a useless pile of junk by swapping a few components in order to “improve” it but actually resulting it in producing an ear splitting hum/roar every time it was switched on.… The final solution was to rip

“Some pictures of my 18 watt TMB Super Lite build, the first finished amp, front and back, and the second complete chassis which I have assembled and soldered plus tested ok. “The next next pictures show my 6v6GT single ended stereo, top and bottom view.”

I love seeing projects like this (while not being keen to do it myself!). Check out the ‘Junior Pilot’ badge above the grille. “The planning took forever, and then when I fitted the chassis the interference was so bad I had to do it again. It looks bigger in the pictures, it was a proper

“The amp is all finished now, picture attached. It’s a 5W single-ended Class A design using mostly your parts taken from a US kit schematic, with EL84 Power Tube, ECC83S pre-amp tube. It sounds great. It has volume bass and treble. You really can dial in any tone you want. “I made the cabinets from

“About two months ago I bought a chassis, switches, lots of other hardware at your store. I was very satisfied with the quality and started building. The plan was to use your British Overdrive schematic with some modifications: Standby switch became a switch between diode and EZ80 recifier valve, I added a switch to disconnect

Not every Amp Maker customer is a distortion-hungry guitarist. The same valves and components can be turned to more peaceful ends. :) “Some time ago I purchased some board from you for my project, at the time you expressed an interest as to what I was making. Well they are finally finished, a pair of

There are many ways to get more gain out of the vintage 18W circuit, and the SuperLite is among the most popular. Neil is one of many builders to go his own way: “Hi just a quick note regarding developments of my (initial) SuperLite build. I decided to to install the two dual-gang pots. One

“Thought you would like to see the JCM 800 clone all wired up. works a treat. Just need to set about building a cab or contacting Chris. Thanks for all your help. Here’s to the next project!”