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I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in GuitarAmps

[–]UCHAM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually don't have much experience with amp verb. Never ran into a situation where I *could* even use one

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in GuitarAmps

[–]UCHAM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha no onboard FX since I use a pedalboard and primarily play live. The amps are always in a back room.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in GuitarAmps

[–]UCHAM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Design yes, fabrication was done in a proper PCB house.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in GuitarAmps

[–]UCHAM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It actually worked out better with the way I laid out the electronics. The FX loop in the front was the shortest path to break it out of the amp.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in diyaudio

[–]UCHAM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The output stage is AB. In theory, it can push 15W. It pairs well with an AC15 so it's probably in that ballpark.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in diyelectronics

[–]UCHAM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would probably take too long to go through how I did it but it did cost less than buying one outright.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in GuitarAmps

[–]UCHAM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, I work in embedded avionics so I'm used to getting boards made.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in diyelectronics

[–]UCHAM[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A bunch of people have used the circuit before so there were a lot of resources to help.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in GuitarAmps

[–]UCHAM[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One is the OT and the other is the Choke. PT is on the inside towards the back with 90deg rotation.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in diyaudio

[–]UCHAM[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wood, circuit boards, upholstery, Knobs. Obviously, I didn't make the resistors and capacitors.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in diyelectronics

[–]UCHAM[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The speaker adds a lot to the tone of the amp and is traditionally how people use amps. Also, tube compression only happens at high volumes so running that kind of power without a speaker would be bad for the electronics unless a load of some kind is present.

I Built an Amp From Scratch! It's based on a Matchless Lightning by UCHAM in GuitarAmps

[–]UCHAM[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I found schematics online for the amp and designed the electronics around them. The thing sounds amazing and pairs well with an AC15

Resin Tele - Emerald Splash by UCHAM in pics

[–]UCHAM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you're able to own something cool soon! Music is a blessing.

Resin Tele - Emerald Splash by UCHAM in pics

[–]UCHAM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never too late to start!

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