Quest: Combo kit w/5-watts, 2 or 3-band EQ, Gain & Master vol., spring reverb ? ? ?

[DHart]

I know this combination of features is hard to find. Any suggestions?

Usually the 5-watt amp designs have a single or no tone controls, no master, and no reverb. Going up in amp power it's easier to find these features, but I don't want all that power... I want to be able to drive the output stage of the amp fairly hard at lower volumes, with reduced need to resort to using the master vol. and no need to use an attenuator.

Is my quest futile? Do I just have to go for a much beefier amp (like a Deluxe at 40 watts) and then rely on Master vol. and an attenuator to reduce my volume?

[pdf64]

If you're in the EU then the ampmaker kit may fit the bill Amp Maker: Guitar amp kits and parts :: Guitar amp kits :: SE-5a 5W British overdrive amplifier
But be aware that an overdriven 5 watt amp through a decent 12" speaker will almost keep up with a drummer, way too loud for a domestic scenario.
For that application, microwatt amps are more appropriate.
Pete

[DHart]

Pete, you're right, my seventies SilverFace Champ at 6 watts is way too loud when I turn the gain where the tone is sweet.

I think you're right.... I guess I need a micro amp. No idea what they are, though.

I'm in the USA... pacific northwest.

[printer2]

How about using an attenuator on the output?

[J M Fahey]

Well, if you have access to a veriety of kits (being in the USA), you can mix and match, meaning any preamp you want with any power amp.
You can , for example, couple a JCM800 preamp with a single ended 5W power stage ... even with a "firefly " type one, if you wish.
Just use man sized speakers and cabinets and you'll retain most of the good tone.