Classic Amp Clones Anyone?
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Timex said:
Hey man
Visited their site - very interesting - thanks for sharing.
I didn't see the 100W plexi under the 'complete amps' section.
The 18W head looks like quite good value.
You also got to factor in the shipping from US.
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They have a shipping table - for a 7.5KG is only 16USD, so reasonable.
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One thing that isn't clear is the origin of all the parts. What it looks like to me is Ceria reproducing the old amp circuits from schematics using alternate components. I doubt very much these are the same sourced components that Marshall UK or Fender are using in their reissues.
Still would be very interested to know if anyone goes through and gets one.
OK i will spill the beans
I ordered an amp from them and its well made.Check out the AX84 Hi Octane. i tried to assemble it myself but burnt the transformer now i am getting my expat friend to assemble it for me at a small fee.
There are no combos so i had to get a used cabinet to play the amp on. Now I am in the process of refurbishing the cab.
Will try to post pics when i have finished building.
You can tell them to build the amp for you at an additional cost of US$70.
Parts wise you have to specify to them. My huge electrolyte caps are made in malaysia but you can tell them which caps(usa) you want.
I did much reading before i bought the package so i roughly knew what was going on.
The only major qualm i have is that speakers (drivers actually) are difficult to find in singapore(Jensens and Celestions)
Anyone know where i can find them?
I ordered an amp from them and its well made.Check out the AX84 Hi Octane. i tried to assemble it myself but burnt the transformer now i am getting my expat friend to assemble it for me at a small fee.
There are no combos so i had to get a used cabinet to play the amp on. Now I am in the process of refurbishing the cab.
Will try to post pics when i have finished building.
You can tell them to build the amp for you at an additional cost of US$70.
Parts wise you have to specify to them. My huge electrolyte caps are made in malaysia but you can tell them which caps(usa) you want.
I did much reading before i bought the package so i roughly knew what was going on.
The only major qualm i have is that speakers (drivers actually) are difficult to find in singapore(Jensens and Celestions)
Anyone know where i can find them?
Yes...yes... a fine DIY attempt. But the result is normally predictable, when constructed by amatuer diy'ster.
The result could be like the above mentioned, major short of major component, costly damage. Or the project works but not to expectation. Or the works somewhat, then blows easily. Or at best works with some minor glitches.
Let me remind everyone that, to undertake such a project, you must be more than an amatuer. Even for me who dabble in electronics circuit almost every day, I will tell you that I will make mistakes doing it first time too. Just little chance of fatal mistake only.
It's just even not remotely as simple as installing the motherboard and components of a PC to make it work. Which I see plenty of disaster cases too.
Kits maker and sellers will make it sound simple, just because they want you to buy their kit. They will not ask you in depth if you are skilled enough.
Good luck. :wink:
The result could be like the above mentioned, major short of major component, costly damage. Or the project works but not to expectation. Or the works somewhat, then blows easily. Or at best works with some minor glitches.
Let me remind everyone that, to undertake such a project, you must be more than an amatuer. Even for me who dabble in electronics circuit almost every day, I will tell you that I will make mistakes doing it first time too. Just little chance of fatal mistake only.
It's just even not remotely as simple as installing the motherboard and components of a PC to make it work. Which I see plenty of disaster cases too.
Kits maker and sellers will make it sound simple, just because they want you to buy their kit. They will not ask you in depth if you are skilled enough.
Good luck. :wink:
Just dropped by the site. Yeah, very comprehensive in detailing website on their kits.
Just a note, the prices seems cheap, is because the bare kits are only the main circuit board stuff only.
Complete parts kit are priced as expected. Again, I must say that, anyone who is even thinking of getting the DIY kit, should have good electronics skill. And is activing using soldering iron every week. Else, better get the complete kit or get an amp man to do it for you.
Just a note, the prices seems cheap, is because the bare kits are only the main circuit board stuff only.
Complete parts kit are priced as expected. Again, I must say that, anyone who is even thinking of getting the DIY kit, should have good electronics skill. And is activing using soldering iron every week. Else, better get the complete kit or get an amp man to do it for you.
more links
http://www.18watt.com/ --18W enthus
http://www.wellaudiolab.com/ -- for tubes (local)
http://www.schematicheaven.com/ --For effects
http://www.silvatone.bravepages.com/ --my fave
http://www.firebottle.com/ampage/homebrew.cgi?cat=ga&sb=&so=hl[/url]
http://www.ax84.com/home.html --DIY
http://www.18watt.com/ --18W enthus
http://www.wellaudiolab.com/ -- for tubes (local)
http://www.schematicheaven.com/ --For effects
http://www.silvatone.bravepages.com/ --my fave
http://www.firebottle.com/ampage/homebrew.cgi?cat=ga&sb=&so=hl[/url]
http://www.ax84.com/home.html --DIY
For the pedals , you can follow the schematics to build out a pedal.However there are lots of faulty schematics out there. One guy wrote that we should buy the pedals made by Boss cause they are complex but relatively cheap.
As for the second part of your question, I guess you can use he pedal o generate distortion on your amp while its in clean mode.Me alsonewbie so lets wait for someone more knowledgable to confirm
As for the second part of your question, I guess you can use he pedal o generate distortion on your amp while its in clean mode.Me alsonewbie so lets wait for someone more knowledgable to confirm
If you put the same circuit of a certain amp 'LEAD CHANNEL' into a pedal, can be done.
But you plug this to another amp, you will never get the same exact sound as that amp you took the circuit from. Maybe just the characteristics, not the sound.
A bit dumb IMO, cause most effect pedals will cover your gigging needs already.
But you plug this to another amp, you will never get the same exact sound as that amp you took the circuit from. Maybe just the characteristics, not the sound.
A bit dumb IMO, cause most effect pedals will cover your gigging needs already.