Hi I’m very new at this forum and I’m planning to build my first guitar amp. First of all a big thanks to Rob Robinette, I learned so much from your incredible website.
I was hoping you guys (and girls of course) could spend a little time checking out my ideas before I actually start the build. I already made a build plan (attached) but haven’t ordered any materials yet. Just trying to collect some feedback at the moment.
I’m building the Proluxe version of the Fender DeLuxe 5E3: bigger power transformer (Hammond 290DEX), 4k primary output transformer (Hammond 1760J 40W 4-8-16ohm) so I can use 6LS tubes. I will have a chathode / fixed bias switch so I can revert to 6V6 / classic 5E3 sounds.
Also adding a master volume, humbucker switches in both channels, a half power switch and NFB-loop. All for further tonal versatility. The HB switches I will have on the front panel.
I skipped the standby switch. I will also use a double sided power switch (which I didn’t see in most of the schemes I studied, but it is mandatory in Europe). I will also use a IEC inlet with a built-in 2A fuse.
The chassis will be a little crowded so I will build my own from a Hammond 1444-1763 (17”x 6” x 3” or 43,2 x 15,2 x 7,6 cm). Which is substantially bigger than a 5E3 chassis. I don’t mind size and I am not planning to build a speaker cabinet. Will just be using it in the studio with my UAD OX. Just want some ‘size’ convenience when building. And will keep wire length as short as possible.
Well let me know what you think of my build plan, and don’t hesitate to point out any mistakes that I may have made.
Also posting this at AmpGarage
I was hoping you guys (and girls of course) could spend a little time checking out my ideas before I actually start the build. I already made a build plan (attached) but haven’t ordered any materials yet. Just trying to collect some feedback at the moment.
I’m building the Proluxe version of the Fender DeLuxe 5E3: bigger power transformer (Hammond 290DEX), 4k primary output transformer (Hammond 1760J 40W 4-8-16ohm) so I can use 6LS tubes. I will have a chathode / fixed bias switch so I can revert to 6V6 / classic 5E3 sounds.
Also adding a master volume, humbucker switches in both channels, a half power switch and NFB-loop. All for further tonal versatility. The HB switches I will have on the front panel.
I skipped the standby switch. I will also use a double sided power switch (which I didn’t see in most of the schemes I studied, but it is mandatory in Europe). I will also use a IEC inlet with a built-in 2A fuse.
The chassis will be a little crowded so I will build my own from a Hammond 1444-1763 (17”x 6” x 3” or 43,2 x 15,2 x 7,6 cm). Which is substantially bigger than a 5E3 chassis. I don’t mind size and I am not planning to build a speaker cabinet. Will just be using it in the studio with my UAD OX. Just want some ‘size’ convenience when building. And will keep wire length as short as possible.
Well let me know what you think of my build plan, and don’t hesitate to point out any mistakes that I may have made.
Also posting this at AmpGarage
