How to start build an amp?

[Jerzy Drozd]

HI
I want to start to build bass amp
I have alot of schematics and I have al the tools
I need to buy the little parts.
but I dont know which schematic to choose,I need an easy one for my first project

Do you have a bass amp schematic that fit for first project?
and where can i find tips for the first project?

Thanks guys!

[Zemaitis]

Hi, you might look at starting with a Fender Bassman type head... you can find the schematic and layouts, that helps in a first build, all over the place. Make sure you have every you need before you start, makes it easier of your not waiting for parts.

Just my .02

[Jerzy Drozd]

Thanks man

and why i need to build an head? I cant build combo ? Its to complicated for the start?

[Zemaitis]

I think Mojo makes a 2 X 12 cab that the Bassman chassis fits into, that would make a nice combo... You could get a chassis and the cab from them to start. They might even have a kit.

If not... make a build list and order the parts you want from the different suppliers.

I built a Bassman from scratch that way....

[Bruce / Mission Amps]

I'd sart with the normal channel of a Twin Reverb... NO effects... driving a standard Fender quad of 6L6GCs and buy the biggest output transformer you can afford that is rated at a real 100 watts from 20Hz to 20KHz and use a power tranny that can deliver at least 360vac@300ma to 350ma all day long.
Use solid state diodes and have at least 100uF to 150uF (or more) on the B+ from the rectifier for your first filter.

[Wicksy]

For your first build, i'd go with a kit. Get one with nice detailed instructions and you wont go far wrong.

If you're after a combo, go with the Fender Bassman as recommended above or a JTM 45 combo.

Heads are a little simpler plus you can use them with a variety of cabs you might have. Or build your own if you are so inclined ;)

Kits can be had all over the place. My favorites are Metroamp and Ceriatone but there are others like Weber, TAD etc..

Depends where in the world you are.

[mooreamps]

A kit is not a bad way to go. they have the advantage of sourcing all the parts for you. I'd say, find something you would really find usefull in the long run, because that is what you will end up with once you'r finished.


-g