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My second amp build just got the seal of approval from the good lady today.

 

Expect a classic mid-powered Fender circuit - with a classic H twist :)

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Screw the amp. I want to know what wood you're going after.

 

There's only one thing better than a pretty Wife; a pretty Wife that understands the passion for guitars and amps.

 

I too look forward to your thread.

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I'm looking forward to it as well, as I've been thinking about getting a new cab for my blues jr.

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Screw the amp. I want to know what wood you're going after.

 

There's only one thing better than a pretty Wife; a pretty Wife that understands the passion for guitars and amps.

 

I too look forward to your thread.

This one is not going to be about the wood, I'm afraid :-/ The look and the sound are the focus this time.

 

Hopefully it won't take two hundred-odd posts before it's finished this time either! :)

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Congrats, Howard! Hopefully your new build/thread won't cost me as much as your 5E3 thread, haha. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have in mind.

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Congrats, Howard! Hopefully your new build/thread won't cost me as much as your 5E3 thread, haha. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have in mind.

Thanks Brian - I hope this spurs you on just like last time :)

 

The chassis and internal components are settled aside from the speakers. The cab is almost decided but Steiner's comment above has made me question one of my thoughts on it! :)

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Oh yeah, time to get those soldering irons warmed up!

 

Picking and choosing your components as well - my friend, you've got the bug, and you've got it bad; but in a very good way! I'd ask for details, but I'm sure you will be sharing in good time.

 

I'll be following this thread, no matter how many pages it takes

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Oh yeah, time to get those soldering irons warmed up!

 

Picking and choosing your components as well - my friend, you've got the bug, and you've got it bad; but in a very good way! I'd ask for details, but I'm sure you will be sharing in good time.

 

I'll be following this thread, no matter how many pages it takes

You inspired me to try the first time round and I'm glad of the advice you gave. I might ask you a few questions on this one too, component choices and so forth, if that's OK :)

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My second amp build just got the seal of approval from the good lady today.

 

Expect a classic mid-powered Fender circuit - with a classic H twist :)

 

So KBP is NOT really retired yet!!

 

But why the warning?

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Don't you guys grow an awesome walnut across the pond? You must be able to get nice maples, KBP810 5E3(?) build has an awesome flamed maple cab. A very befitting housing for (a/another) fine amp.

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I'm looking forward to it as well, as I've been thinking about getting a new cab for my blues jr.

 

I thought about a 2x12 combo for the blues jr. Perhaps as another combo....

 

But until then, I'm looking forward to H's next build!

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So KBP is NOT really retired yet!!

 

But why the warning?

Lol :D I'm hardly as prolific as our master builder :)

 

The last build thread amounted to over 230 posts, the largest single-subject thread on the HOC to date and only surpassed by the 'Enough Said Music' thread :)

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Don't you guys grow an awesome walnut across the pond? You must be able to get nice maples, KBP810 5E3(?) build has an awesome flamed maple cab. A very befitting housing for (a/another) fine amp.

I have to say that until you queried this earlier in the thread, I was fairly happy with the cab wood choice I'd made since it was to be covered in Tolex.

 

You've made me change my mind.... :)

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I have to say that until you queried this earlier in the thread, I was fairly happy with the cab wood choice I'd made since it was to be covered in Tolex.

 

You've made me change my mind.... :)

Ah! Good man. I look forward to your thread. Cocobola?

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Ah! Good man. I look forward to your thread. Cocobola?

 

It will be an English wood but not oak this time. Sycamore is our native maple but would need a dark stain for the colour I want. Walnut is on my list though :)

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It will be an English wood but not oak this time. Sycamore is our native maple but would need a dark stain for the colour I want. Walnut is on my list though :)

Have you an English cherry? North American cherry wood darkens over time to about the color of your first cabinet. It's a fun wood to work and has a sweet smell when cut. It's still my wood of choice.

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