New projects incoming; Amp kits

[MadAsAHatter]

I just purchased my next couple of projects. Two amp kits from Modulus Amplification in the UK.

The first one is called a Frankentone Plexi. It's an EVH style 50 watt NMV Plexi with a switch called "Brown" that will drop the voltages like putting an amp on a variac.
https://modulusamplification.com/fr...plexi---50w-output---amplifier-kit-9604-p.asp

The second is their Deep Fried Marshbar. This one is like a hybrid of M-type tones. It's 50 watts and controls are laid out like a JCM800 with an added Resonance control and a 3-way switch that lets you select from hot-rodded plexi, JCM800, and SIR #34 type tones.
https://modulusamplification.com/th...-ultimate-hot-rodded-plexi-amp-kit-9234-p.asp

The kits let you select from grades of components. For both I chose CTS pots, F&T filter caps, and Mallory coupling caps. Modulus says their transformers are made in house and are based directly off original Drake transformers. Assuming I'm able to build these kits successfully they should be right up my tonal alley. I'm looking forward on starting these projects.

 

[griff10672]

I just purchased my next couple of projects. Two amp kits from Modulus Amplification in the UK.

The first one is called a Frankentone Plexi. It's an EVH style 50 watt NMV Plexi with a switch called "Brown" that will drop the voltages like putting an amp on a variac.
https://modulusamplification.com/fr...plexi---50w-output---amplifier-kit-9604-p.asp

The second is their Deep Fried Marshbar. This one is like a hybrid of M-type tones. It's 50 watts and controls are laid out like a JCM800 with an added Resonance control and a 3-way switch that lets you select from hot-rodded plexi, JCM800, and SIR #34 type tones.
https://modulusamplification.com/th...-ultimate-hot-rodded-plexi-amp-kit-9234-p.asp

The kits let you select from grades of components. For both I chose CTS pots, F&T filter caps, and Mallory coupling caps. Modulus says their transformers are made in house and are based directly off original Drake transformers. Assuming I'm able to build these kits successfully they should be right up my tonal alley. I'm looking forward on starting these projects.

Building amps is FUN !!!

 

[Shask]

Cool website. Have not heard of them.

I always think about building another amp, but never see anything metal that looks interesting. I did a 100w jcm800 years ago.

 

[MadAsAHatter]

Cool website. Have not heard of them.

I always think about building another amp, but never see anything metal that looks interesting. I did a 100w jcm800 years ago.

If you're looking for a high gain amp kit check out https://ceriatone.com/ Lots of classic and modern stuff to choose from. Several hot rodded Marshalls and other stuff based on Jose or Cameron mods. I haven't built one of their kits yet, but others have or bought an amp outright. I've only seen positive feedback about them.

Another option if you're comfortable sourcing parts yourself is https://evolvediy.com/ This is Jason's (of Headfirst) DIY company. He sells high quality PCB's and and provides basic schematics & layouts for them. He has a clone board of a Wizard MTS, MCL and even a Diezel VH4. Hard to get more metal than that. I've personally completed the Marshall Origin Mod-board. Also bought a couple other boards that are waiting in the wings for me to get more experience before I start those builds. So I can confirm the PCB's are high quality.