Fenderish amp kits

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Re: Fenderish amp kits

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What about modding an existing amp instead?
I have a Mesa Nomad listed which has a clean channel which is Fender based. You could happily spend some time tweaking that into the various Fender circuits without a significant amount of work.

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Nice amp... and sensible suggestion... but it's journey I'm after. Time for another build!

I'm thinking of splitting the purchase between different merchants to fly under that ~oppressive~ tax bracket and get the best of both worlds. Then there is Youshop! The endless possibilities excite!

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I think webber do a split order thing, I assume most do, where you can order hardware, cab etc as separate items?
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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on the other hand, don't be a pansy and make your own cab and chassis :P
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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You can get Hammond transformers from Digikey or Mouser with free shipping, they make up a large part of the cost. Buy one at a time and they will come in under the GST threshold. A headshell might be tougher but also easy enough to DIY. Chassis can be whipped up locally. Faceplates and cosmetic guff is cheap enough to ship...

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Bg wrote:on the other hand, don't be a pansy and make your own cab and chassis :P
Made the cabs last time, so I'm off the hook there. Chassis? No thanks! :P

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Meh its not hard you just need a big vice and a hammer ;) or a folding machine, or two bits of wood and a couple of hinges lol
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Not exactly what you're after but i've got a 59 Bassman ltd re-issue you're more than welcome to borrow if you want to check those tones.
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Bg wrote:Meh its not hard you just need a big vice and a hammer ;) or a folding machine, or two bits of wood and a couple of hinges lol
Make me a chassis and I'll send you an old Moto helmet?

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kdawg2a wrote:Not exactly what you're after but i've got a 59 Bassman ltd re-issue you're more than welcome to borrow if you want to check those tones.
Kdawg is a good rooster! Just sayin. 8)
I need to bring back your strats mate... and an AC15 to try. Its kinda for sale now :lol:

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Cdog wrote:
kdawg2a wrote:Not exactly what you're after but i've got a 59 Bassman ltd re-issue you're more than welcome to borrow if you want to check those tones.
Kdawg is a good rooster! Just sayin. 8)
I need to bring back your strats mate... and an AC15 to try. Its kinda for sale now :lol:
Lolz! All good, no hurry!
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Cdog wrote:
Bg wrote:Meh its not hard you just need a big vice and a hammer ;) or a folding machine, or two bits of wood and a couple of hinges lol
Make me a chassis and I'll send you an old Moto helmet?
I would but, time is at a premium sadly :(
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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jeremyb wrote:Also worth checking out: http://triodeelectronics.com/ampsandgear.html
These guys are pretty good to deal with, I've bought a few transformers through them.

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Couldn't resist 13% off everything at mojotone untill the end of October (tonite?)...
Just ordered a Super Reverb Kit... happy 40th to me pressie! :rofl:

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