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TRAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1. Controls: Power, Gain, Bass, Treble, Volume, 1 input
2. VRM [DC power level control] incorporated into design
3. Amp to be able to go from Clean to Dirty.
4. Drive octal tubes with OT & bias changes
5. Cathode Bias
6. Solid State rectifier
7. 2 tubes (3 max)
8. Beginner build
9. 1 additional Noval socket (power or pre-amp)
10. LED Power Indicator
11. Tweed/'tude switch for clean/dirty preamp
12. Headphone output

Possible options: line out, drive EL34 tubes, VRM may be optional

Power / Level control – Rotary ON-OFF switch with 1M control for VRM*.
Actions: Off – On (low level is standby. Turning control further effects the VRM control and the power level of the amp.

*VRM– components mounted on eyelet board. MOSFET mounted immediately beside board & leads soldered in directly.

Gain control – to adjust amount of overdrive. Note: Amp has to be able to go from Clean to Dirty.

Tone Controls:
Bass – Cut/Boost
Treble - Cut/Boost


Master Volume control – overall volume level control.

Target price for Kit or Amp build - less than a Deluxe but more than a Champ.

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Stephen
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How do you manage a headphone jack on a tube amp? Is there some way to load the output with resistors or...?

AJC

Loading resistor of 10 ohms and a small resistor/cap. We'll see how good ours is soon.

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Stephen
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Any chance power scaling could be incorporated into existing built amps? Like the 18 watter, sIII, TMB, etc?

You'd have to install it yourself. You need a liscence to commercially use Power Scaling. Here's the appropriate kit for the "18 watters" http://www.londonpower.com/catalog/prod ... ucts_id=99

Just use the VRM, it's easier

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Stephen
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Stephen, have you grounded on the chassis dimensions? I know we had a discussion about it a while ago.

Also, is it going to be a combo type similar to the Deluxe or with top-mounted tube sockets like the heads?

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SG + Brit tube head = Nirvana

Current plan chassis size is : 14" W X 5" D X 2.5h

Fender tweed style. But with only two tubes and 5", I don't see why we/you couldn't punch two holes in the top as well. Any comments on that idea?

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Stephen
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Might be nice to have the option of a head or combo. Depends on real estate availability in there I suppose. I was going to build it as a head regardless, but I may consider fabbing a chassis from a blank to fit a head cabinet I have. Gotta check the measurements of the cab.

Will the lettering be silk-screened on the chassis or will there be panels?

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SG + Brit tube head = Nirvana

This time, there will be mirror finish aluminum /chrome panels with white silkscreening. That's the plan so far.

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Stephen
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I think I would like that, I have several cabs that a lower watt head would be good for basement work or miced if more volume is needed.

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Fantasy Noise is what my shop of dreams is called and was the only way to beat my addiction, like many here I suffer from G.A.S.


Tele's make the best noise

I would definitely NOT expect this as a kit option, but I'm seriously considering hanging one upside-down in a BF/SF Champ-style chassis & head cab I have floating around.

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Is it still going to have an extra nine pin tube hole? I want a mic input!!!!!

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Fantasy Noise is what my shop of dreams is called and was the only way to beat my addiction, like many here I suffer from G.A.S.


Tele's make the best noise

Kit Pricing & Details here: Tramp Kit Details

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Stephen
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