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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: sgmypod on January 23, 2008, 11:55:50 PM

Title: Going to build this..it got new box..now a combo(see page2)
Post by: sgmypod on January 23, 2008, 11:55:50 PM

(http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/images/VK5MV%20305%20x%20181.jpg)

(http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa136/guitarampbuilder/th_P7230019.jpg)
I am going to build this small Mvolume amp...with 6v6 tube and has a line out with dummy load
(http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/images/VK5%20Rear.jpg)

Title: Going to build this..it got new box..now a combo(see page2)
Post by: horsehead on January 24, 2008, 06:54:03 AM

Nice. Who's kit is it?

Title: Going to build this..it got new box..now a combo(see page2)
Post by: Ted on January 24, 2008, 07:56:13 AM

Good luck and TAKE CARE!

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Post by: sgmypod on January 24, 2008, 09:17:15 AM

http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/valveampkits.html
Smallish company..but this kit seems to suit my needs

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Post by: sgmypod on January 24, 2008, 09:18:28 AM

Take care...does that mean don't blow yourself up

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Post by: Ted on January 24, 2008, 10:19:54 AM

Quote from: sgmypod

Take care...does that mean don't blow yourself up

Yes!

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Post by: sgmypod on January 24, 2008, 10:27:19 AM

*L* I am really looking foward to this though, if I can do this maybe a big project later

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Post by: gwEm on January 24, 2008, 11:44:48 AM

it does look quite good

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Post by: Henk on January 24, 2008, 12:52:37 PM

Thats a very nice headphone amp.......

My dad had one like that for listening his rock and roll records since my grandmother didnt want to hear that filth.....  :lol:

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Post by: sgmypod on January 24, 2008, 02:16:51 PM

*L*

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Post by: indysmith on January 25, 2008, 11:53:11 AM

Nice looking project man, good luck with it and keep us updated on how it turns out!

Quote from: Henk

Thats a very nice headphone amp.......

My dad had one like that for listening his rock and roll records since my grandmother didnt want to hear that filth.....  :lol:

Talking of headphone amps: I just ordered myself the new Graham Slee Voyager :D I'm well excited - should be posted on Monday after Graham's built it!

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Post by: sgmypod on January 25, 2008, 11:58:12 AM

Yeah think this is going to be a bit more than a headphone amp....and less than a voyager *S*

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Post by: Henk on January 25, 2008, 12:55:20 PM

ITS NOT A HEADPHONE AMP!

ITSA

SPACESTATION!!!!! :shock:



Please dont tell me your going to play trough speakers, please...........

No?

Pretty please then????? :P

Owell, i give up, i have said enough allready about small amps anyway :oops:  

Those grahams are the best value for money you can get for a headphone booteeek setup though, well ok unless you can dig up one of them handmade tube audio amps from the good ol days.....

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Post by: sgmypod on February 04, 2008, 07:36:53 PM

Class have finished my amp....and it's great

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Post by: JustBecos on February 05, 2008, 01:09:08 AM

going to post some clips of it in action?
Would love to hear it, Making an amp is something I'm thinking of doing myself.

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Post by: Ted on February 05, 2008, 09:00:08 AM

Quote from: sgmypod

Class have finished my amp....and it's great

Gut shots? Pics?

that was QUICK!

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Post by: sgmypod on February 05, 2008, 09:56:26 AM

have gut shots...
(http://a387.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/80/l_9d8038e835df85112c7db73eee36346a.jpg)
My first build may tidy up a bit more, outside a bit bland looking but sounds great
(http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/images/VK5MV%20305%20x%20181.jpg)
(http://www.astonelectronics.co.uk/images/VK5%20Rear.jpg)(two outside pics arn't mine haven't taken any of outside yet but looks the same except mine is a Mvolume version)

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Post by: indysmith on February 05, 2008, 11:08:47 AM

Sweet! Gotta get some clips of that.
What's it like tone-wise?
Nice build 8)

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Post by: sgmypod on February 05, 2008, 11:30:50 AM

Is fender ish..the kit I got was the 6v6 version, they do a el84 version and also a marshall 18w amp.
Build wasn't too bad made a couple of newbie mistakes..and still may redo a few bits until fully happy
Can't post a clip at mo, only one I have done is on a feline guitar but isn't BKP'd yet

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Post by: sgmypod on April 06, 2008, 05:42:26 PM

Now put it in the 1x12 I have..still needs a sand and then varnish etc..but looks good so far
(http://a19.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/75/l_b403c6e14040013df0fdaed99508299a.jpg)
(http://a995.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_daecb9a667f9397712cba6303dba2512.jpg)

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Post by: MrBump on April 06, 2008, 06:46:36 PM

Mate, that is REALLY cool!

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Post by: Jonny on April 06, 2008, 06:49:42 PM

I am very impressed by that box!

Gonna put a logo on it? :D

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Post by: sgmypod on April 06, 2008, 08:48:51 PM

not sure on logo...box was a flat pack one from custom cabs.....modded with a router.
Need a good sanding then is getting spray varnished..and a good vintage handle

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Post by: opprobrium_9 on April 06, 2008, 09:39:57 PM

what is that guitar in your avatar sgmypod?  $%&#in gorgeous!  yours?


also that is a really nice box you put together there!

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Post by: sgmypod on April 06, 2008, 11:04:20 PM

thanks guitar is a guild bluesbird....and yes mine she's like a LP but put together well

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Post by: opprobrium_9 on April 07, 2008, 10:36:33 PM

Quote from: sgmypod

thanks guitar is a guild bluesbird....and yes mine she's like a LP but put together well

Did you put up a picture on the "guitars with BKPs" thread?  I don't remember seeing one.  I would love to have a close up of that so i can drool more :roll:

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Post by: sgmypod on April 08, 2008, 10:04:29 AM

(http://a529.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/118/l_16931ba0ce6a6d6231fd77b22cfe6c90.jpg)

Has changed slightly since this..has different pickups...and now thanks to jonathan at Feline I've eventually got some new pickup rings(hard to come by as fender took over guild and stopped production of the bluesbird)

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Post by: opprobrium_9 on April 08, 2008, 07:38:05 PM

that is a sweet piece of wood!

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Post by: sgmypod on April 09, 2008, 10:04:05 PM

thanks she sounds sweet too